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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Sat. and Sun. at 10am and 2pm in September and October!
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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Fill 'er Up! Vintage Gas Stations of Bucks County
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first successful oil well, and the birth of the American Oil Industry in 1859, the Museum presents this exhibit of vintage photographs of filling and service stations from the 1920s through the 1960s. Many of the images are drawn from the Milton Rutherford Photograph Collection, housed in the Museum’s Spruance Library. Photos are supplemented by artifacts from the Mercer and local private collections. Included with museum admission.
The Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer and Fonthill Museums
215-345-0210 www.mercermuseum.org |
| Sep 4th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:30 AM |
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Tower Tour for Families
Children and parents explore Henry Mercer’s castle from basement to tower and learn about Mercer’s creative ideas through stories and prints.
Children must be 6 or older and able to climb steep stairs.
10:30 am & 11:45 am
$10 adults, $9 seniors, $4 youth (age 6-17), $7 member adults, $3 member youth.
Reservations required, call 215-348-9461.
The Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer and Fonthill Museums
215-34-0210, www.mercermuseum.org |
| Sep 4th, 2010 (Sat) |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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2nd Annual W3R (Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route) National Historic Trail Celebration and Ice Cream Social
"Living Biographer," Carl Closs, will portray the 1781 General George Washington, and lecture on the significance of Marcus Hook during the Revolutionary War period. The Encampment of the 6th Maryland Revolutionary War Regiment will be accompanying General Washington in period uniforms.
General Washington will greet his audience at the Historic Marcus Hook Plank House located at 221 Market St. Marcus Hook, PA. Everyone will proceed to Historic St. Martin’s Cemetery to honor all Revolutionary War Soldiers with specific mention of Amor Grubb.
General Washington’s lecture will follow at the Marcus Hook Community Center. During the hours of 10 am‐3pm, the 6th Maryland Rev. Regiment will be encamped on the grounds of the Marcus Hook Community Center. We will conclude the event with an Ice Cream Social.
Free and open to the public. No reservations required.
Marcus Hook Community Center, 7 West Delaware Ave, Marcus Hook, PA
Questions: mhps1@hotmail.com
www.w3r-us.org |
| Sep 5th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Sat. and Sun. at 10am and 2pm in September and October!
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Sep 6th, 2010 (Mon) |
10:00 PM |
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MAKE NO LITTLE PLANS: DANIEL BURNHAM AND THE AMERICAN CITY
PBS presents
MAKE NO LITTLE PLANS: DANIEL BURNHAM AND THE AMERICAN CITY
Check your local PBS station for listing or go to www.pbs.org/make-no-little-plans
Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham And The American City, a new one-hour documentary by The Archimedia Workshop is written, directed and produced by Judith Paine McBrien. Noted media arts organization Kartemquin Films and scriptwriter Geoffrey Ward consulted on the project.
Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham And The American City is the story of a dreamer who shaped some of America’s best-known places and spaces. The film explores Burnham’s fascinating career and complex legacy as public debate continues today about how and for whom cities are planned.
Narrated by Oscar nominated actress Joan Allen, Make No Little Plans combines digital models, original drawings, personal letters, animated graphics and stunning visuals to highlight dramatic developments that transformed both Burnham and the American city-- the early development of the skyscraper; the awesome impact of the 1893 World’s Fair; and the physical reconfiguration of existing cities, including our nation’s capital.
Insightful commentary by some of the country’s most distinguished historians, architects, critics and urban planners enlivens the story as does an original musical score by composer Michael Bacon, who is well-known to PBS audiences.
“He had a personality that was as big as the subject of cities”, explains architect David Childs, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and one of many noted commentators in the film. “We should care about Burnham because he was part of a group that changed ideas about planning and architecture and because of the fact that our cities are full of the history that he caused to happen.” |
| Sep 10th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM |
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Historical Commission monthly meeting
1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029
Philadelphia, PA |
| Sep 10th, 2010 (Fri) |
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
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CLIVEDEN CONVERSATIONS: A PUBLIC FORUM ABOUT ENSLAVEMENT, RACE, AND MEMORY IN PHILADELPHIA
Cliveden presents
CLIVEDEN CONVERSATIONS: A PUBLIC FORUM ABOUT ENSLAVEMENT, RACE, AND MEMORY IN PHILADELPHIA
September 10, September 24, October 8, October 15
Join Cliveden this fall for a public forum about enslavement, race, and memory in Philadelphia. Scholars from across the region will present lively discussions that incorporate the latest research from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's Chew Family Papers collection. Each facilitated discussion will include a scholarly presentation followed by a community conversation about the issues raised.
On September 10, Cliveden's Curator Phillip Seitz will examine the Chew family's involvement with slavery and their ownership of individual plantations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Dr. Erica Armstrong-Dunbar, Associate Professor at the University of Delaware, will continue the discussion on September 24 by providing general overview of what life was like for enslaved individuals in the Mid-Atlantic region during the late 18th century.
The conversation will continue on October 8 with Ari Merretazon, the Northeast Regional Representative for the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N'COBRA), who will look at how sites like Cliveden can use the narratives of African Americans to promote racial understanding and equality.
David Young, Ph.D., Cliveden's Executive Director, will close the series on October 15 by addressing how 20th century preservation and public memory efforts in Germantown have dealt with race relations.
Cliveden's historic Carriage House, rear of the property at 6401 Germantown Avenue
$5
Reserve tickets for all four evenings in advance, only $15 total.
Advance registration requested: 215-848-1777 or rfink@cliveden.org |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Sat. and Sun. at 10am and 2pm in September and October!
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Sep 11th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Architectural Tours of the Tulpehocken Station Historic District
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion Presents
Architectural Tours of the Tulpehocken Station Historic District
Georgian Revival (1870s and beyond)
Named after the four King Georges, Georgian architecture was superseded in the mid-nineteenth century by other styles. A revival of this classical style, also called colonial revival occurred at the end of the nineteenth century in reaction to the more ornate Victorian-era styles. Georgian Revival architecture is a simple box, two rooms deep, with strictly symmetrical windows. Tour will include an interior peek at 269 West Walnut Lane.
Cookies and lemonade will be served following tour.
$25; $20 for Maxwell Mansion members
Reservations required: 215-438-1861
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
200 West Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
www.ebenezermaxwellmansion.org |
| Sep 12th, 2010 (Sun) |
9:00 AM |
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Run to Rebuild: 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk
Contribute to Rebuilding Together Philadelphia's rebuilding of its 1,000th home! Join them to run/walk to raise awareness and funds for this significant achievement. It's a perfect occasion for the avid runner, social walker, and families.
$25 to run or walk
$50 "Going the Extra Mile" (run/walk/cheer)
Kids 12 or younger are free Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue in Fairmount Park, Chestnut Hill
Registration/Sign-in table opens at 7:30 am
Run begins at 9:00 am
Walk begins at 9:10 am
For details and to register visit www.rebuildingphilly.org/runtorebuild.htm. |
| Sep 12th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Sat. and Sun. at 10am and 2pm in September and October!
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Sep 15th, 2010 (Wed) |
4:30 PM |
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William Bartram: The Search for Nature's Design Roundtable and Book Signing
Hear the thoughts and voice of early naturalist William Bartram through the newly published book William Bartram, The Search for Nature's Design. This book from the University of Georgia Press contains transcripts of many of Bartram's manuscripts collected from more than 100 libraries and archives, including the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Contributors to the book will discuss the special role of manuscripts as tools for historical understanding and writing. Followed by a reception and a display of original Bartram drawings and manuscripts from HSP's collection.
FREE, register online at www.hsp.org
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street
For more information: Lauri Cielo at lcielo@hsp.org. |
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Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards
Save the date for
The 2010 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards Harrisburg, PA
Details to follow
http://preservationpa.org/
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Sat. and Sun. at 10am and 2pm in September and October!
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Sep 19th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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Deep Roots: The Specimen Trees of Laurel Hill Cemetary
The location of Laurel Hill Cemetery is historically significant. As a child, John Jay Smith, Laurel Hill’s primary founder, had frequented the Schuylkill River estates of Philadelphia’s wealthy. It was in these settings, he later recalled, that he had “imbibed the love of trees and flowers” which had afforded him so much pleasure. Smith’s childhood stomping grounds would be the future site of Laurel Hill. His founding vision was realized in a cemetery that would not only serve as a place of rest and retreat, but also as a first-class Arboretum, whereat “one specimen…of every valuable tree and shrub which will bear the climate” could be found. Today, nestled within the bustling urban neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Laurel Hill continues to be a horticultural gem, a green refuge for birds and the various types of wildlife that make their home here. Learn about some of our most remarkable specimens in this walking tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery. The program will be led by Matt Ward, a Certified Arborist, and member of the International Society of Arboriculture; the Tree Care Industry Association; I.S.A. Certified Arborists; and the American Society of Consulting Arborists.
$15/person; $12/members; $10/seniors and students
www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org
Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia |
| Sep 19th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Sat. and Sun. at 10am and 2pm in September and October!
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Sep 20th, 2010 (Mon) |
12:30 PM |
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Bucks County Barns
The Friends of the Bucks County Historical Society will feature Jeffrey Marshall’s program on Bucks County Barns. Mr. Marshall, Vice President of Resource Protection at Heritage Conservancy, has been involved in historic preservation for over 30 years. Dessert will be served at 12:30 p.m., followed by the business meeting and featured program. Mr. Marshall’s books will be available for sale. Free and open to the public.
Info: 215-345-0210 x132
The Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer and Fonthill Museums
215-34-0210 www.mercermuseum.org |
| Sep 21st, 2010 (Tue) |
9:00 AM |
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Architectural Committee monthly meeting
City Hall, Room 578
Philadelphia, PA |
| Sep 21st, 2010 (Tue) |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Homeowner Workshop: Wood Window Maintenance and Repair
Are you planning to purchase and restore an older home? Are you in the midst of home renovation looking for great how-to information? The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is pleased to present this series of workshops for owners, and aspiring owners of older and historic homes. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the best practices for e restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes.
This hands-on demonstration workshop will be presented by the conservation staff of the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust.
Kensington Workshop location: Coral Street Arts House, 2246 Coral Street, Philadelphia
These popular programs are free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Melissa Jest, Neighborhood Preservation Program Coordinator, at 215-546-1146 x6 or Melissa@preservationalliance.com.
The workshops are presented in collaboration with the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, Fairmount Community Development Corporation and the New Kensington Community Development Corporation. |
| Sep 22nd, 2010 (Wed) |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Homeowner Workshop: Energy Efficiency in Historic Houses
Are you planning to purchase and restore an older home? Are you in the midst of home renovation looking for great how-to information? The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is pleased to present this series of workshops for owners, and aspiring owners of older and historic homes. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the best practices for e restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes.
This workshop will be presented by Jerry Bennett of the Energy Coordinating Agency.
Fairmount Workshop location: Fairmount Community Development Corporation, 2206 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
These popular programs are free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Melissa Jest, Neighborhood Preservation Program Coordinator, at 215-546-1146 x6 or Melissa@preservationalliance.com.
The workshops are presented in collaboration with the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, Fairmount Community Development Corporation and the New Kensington Community Development Corporation. |
| Sep 24th, 2010 (Fri) |
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
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CLIVEDEN CONVERSATIONS: A PUBLIC FORUM ABOUT ENSLAVEMENT, RACE, AND MEMORY IN PHILADELPHIA
Cliveden presents
CLIVEDEN CONVERSATIONS: A PUBLIC FORUM ABOUT ENSLAVEMENT, RACE, AND MEMORY IN PHILADELPHIA
September 10, September 24, October 8, October 15
Join Cliveden this fall for a public forum about enslavement, race, and memory in Philadelphia. Scholars from across the region will present lively discussions that incorporate the latest research from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's Chew Family Papers collection. Each facilitated discussion will include a scholarly presentation followed by a community conversation about the issues raised.
On September 10, Cliveden's Curator Phillip Seitz will examine the Chew family's involvement with slavery and their ownership of individual plantations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Dr. Erica Armstrong-Dunbar, Associate Professor at the University of Delaware, will continue the discussion on September 24 by providing general overview of what life was like for enslaved individuals in the Mid-Atlantic region during the late 18th century.
The conversation will continue on October 8 with Ari Merretazon, the Northeast Regional Representative for the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N'COBRA), who will look at how sites like Cliveden can use the narratives of African Americans to promote racial understanding and equality.
David Young, Ph.D., Cliveden's Executive Director, will close the series on October 15 by addressing how 20th century preservation and public memory efforts in Germantown have dealt with race relations.
Cliveden's historic Carriage House, rear of the property at 6401 Germantown Avenue
$5
Reserve tickets for all four evenings in advance, only $15 total.
Advance registration requested: 215-848-1777 or rfink@cliveden.org |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Sat. and Sun. at 10am and 2pm in September and October!
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Sep 25th, 2010 (Sat) |
1:00 PM |
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Fonthill Park Walk
One-hour guided tour through Fonthill Park explores how Henry Mercer shaped the land around Fonthill to match his interests and ideas.
$10 adults, $9 seniors, $4 youth (age 5-17), $7 member adults, $3 member youth.
Reservations required, call 215-348-9461 or e-mail fhmail@fonthillmuseum.org
The Bucks County Historical Society, Mercer and Fonthill Museums
215-345-0210, www.mercermuseum.org
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| Sep 25th, 2010 (Sat) |
2:00 PM |
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Unearthing Laurel Hill: A History Written in Stone
An informative overview of Laurel Hill's long and colorful history, this tour will include all of the highlights, hot spots and notable stories that afford the cemetery its WOW factor. This is the ultimate tour for first-time visitors to Laurel Hill, and anyone else who likes beautiful art, stimulating history, and just enjoying life...even amongst the dead.
$15/person; $12/members; $10/seniors and students
Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org |
| Sep 26th, 2010 (Sun) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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GRAND GALA UNVEILING OF 'OLD BALDY'
Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum & Library presents
GRAND GALA UNVEILING OF 'OLD BALDY'
GENERAL MEADE'S FAMED WARHORSE RETURNS HOME TO POST #1
Old Baldy (ca. 1852 – December 16, 1882) was the horse ridden by Union Major General George G. Meade at the Battle of Gettysburg and in many other important battles of the American Civil War. Baldy was born and raised on the western frontier and at the start of the Civil War was owned by Maj. Gen. David Hunter. His name during this period is unknown. It is said that he was wounded anywhere from five to 14 times during the war, starting at the First Battle of Bull Run, where he was struck in the nose by a piece of an artillery shell. Soon after, in September 1861, he was purchased from the government by Meade in Washington, D.C., for $150 and named Baldy because of his white face.
Despite Baldy's unusual, uncomfortable pace, Meade became quite devoted to him and rode him in all of his battles through 1862 and the spring of 1863. The horse was wounded in the right hind leg at the Second Battle of Bull Run, and at Antietam, he was wounded through the neck and left for dead on the field. At Gettysburg, on July 2, 1863, Baldy was hit by a bullet that passed through Meade's right trouser leg, entering his stomach. He staggered and refused to move forward, defying all of Meade's directions. Meade commented, "Baldy is done for this time. This is the first time he has refused to go forward under fire." Baldy was sent to the rear for recuperation. In 1864, having returned to duty for the Overland Campaign and the Siege of Petersburg, he was struck in the ribs by a shell at the Weldon Railroad and Meade decided that Old Baldy should be retired.
Baldy was sent north to Philadelphia and then to the farm of Meade's staff quartermaster, Captain Sam Ringwalt, in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. He was later relocated to the Meadow Bank Farm, owned by a friend of the Meade family, where he remained for several years. He was moderately active in retirement and Meade was able to ride him in several memorial parades. His last parade was as the "riderless horse" in the funeral procession of his master, in November 1872. Baldy lived another 10 years. He was euthanized on December 16, 1882, at the age of 30, when he became too feeble to stand. On Christmas Day of that year, two Union Army veterans (Albert C. Johnston and H.W.B. Harvey) disinterred Baldy's remains and decapitated him, sending the head to a taxidermist.
Baldy's head was mounted on a plaque in a glass case and displayed by the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library in Philadelphia. In 1979, his head was loaned to the Old Baldy Civil War Round Table, which paid for its restoration and placed it on exhibit in the Meade Room of the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia. The latter museum closed in August 2008, pending a relocation, and most of its artifacts were distributed to other museums, including the visitor center at Gettysburg National Military Park. Attorneys for the two museums reached an agreement under the auspices of the Philadelphia Orphans' Court in December 2009 to return Old Baldy to the GAR museum on Griscom Street by the summer of 2010.
Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum & Library (G.A.R. Museum)
4278 Griscom St., Philadelphia
www.garmuslib.org
Ceremony at 1:30 p.m.
RSVP: garmuslib@verizon.net or 215-289-6484
Parking at St Joachim’s R.C. Church lot on Griscom St. |
| Sep 26th, 2010 (Sun) |
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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A Tour of Homes in the Old German Township: Historic Houses in Germantown, Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia's German Township has been justly acclaimed for its rich history, diversity and creativity. This tour presents the rare opportunity to see inside nine unique private homes, in buildings constructed during the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. All of these homes demonstrate a respect for architectural integrity and historical detail, combined with imaginative and inspired choices for living in the 21st century.
Ticket Prices: $25 in advance, $30 day of the event.
To register or for more information please call Mt. Airy Learning Tree at 215.843.6333 or visit www.mtairylearningtree.org
Stop by the Mount Airy Learning Tree office at 6601 Greene Street (the corner of Greene and Hortter) to pick up your map and credentials on the day of the tour. 10am - 3pm
If you would like to car pool, please let us know and we will help to arrange. That will require you to let us know if you will take the tortoise or the hare approach so that we can match folks up according to the speed with which they plan to proceed.
This tour is an initiative of Germantown Historical Society, and will benefit both GHS and MALT.
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| Sep 26th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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The Worlds of Thomas Jefferson at Laurel Hill Cemetery
Adopted sons, signers of the Declaration, painters, sculptors, men of science, ladies of belle letters, famous physicians, pariahs of free press, purveyors of fine wine and, of course, political provokers both friend and foe: all recognized by Thomas Jefferson as luminaries in our nation’s early “Constellation of Worthies.” They now rest peacefully at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Join William David Barker of Williamsburg, Virginia – foremost Jefferson scholar and acclaimed portrayer of America’s third president – on this historical exploration of the worlds of Thomas Jefferson at Laurel Hill.
$15/person; $12/members; $10/seniors and students
Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org |
| Sep 26th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Sat. and Sun. at 10am and 2pm in September and October!
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Sep 28th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Homeowner Workshop: Masonry and Pointing
Are you planning to purchase and restore an older home? Are you in the midst of home renovation looking for great how-to information? The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is pleased to present this series of workshops for owners, and aspiring owners of older and historic homes. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the best practices for e restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes.
This hands-on demonstration workshop will be presented by the conservation staff of the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust.
Kensington Workshop location: Coral Street Arts House, 2246 Coral Street, Philadelphia
These popular programs are free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Melissa Jest, Neighborhood Preservation Program Coordinator, at 215-546-1146 x6 or Melissa@preservationalliance.com.
The workshops are presented in collaboration with the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, Fairmount Community Development Corporation and the New Kensington Community Development Corporation. |
| Sep 29th, 2010 (Wed) |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Homeowner Workshop: Wood Window Maintenance and Repair
Are you planning to purchase and restore an older home? Are you in the midst of home renovation looking for great how-to information? The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is pleased to present this series of workshops for owners, and aspiring owners of older and historic homes. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the best practices for e restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes.
This workshop will be presented by Matthew Grubel of Heritech.
Fairmount Workshop location: Fairmount Community Development Corporation, 2206 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
These popular programs are free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Melissa Jest, Neighborhood Preservation Program Coordinator, at 215-546-1146 x6 or Melissa@preservationalliance.com.
The workshops are presented in collaboration with the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, Fairmount Community Development Corporation and the New Kensington Community Development Corporation. |
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