April 1, 2013
First Friday in Philadelphia has evolved into an epic night of art, parties and shopping excursions across the city. Art lovers, students and the general public join forces to crowd the streets of numerous Philadelphia neighborhoods on the First Friday of each month. Due to the event’s immense success, Old City has expanded its First [...]
Read more»November 15, 2012
Throughout the year, Philadelphia’s neighborhoods offer fun and exciting events for all. From Chestnut Hill to East Passyunk, there’s never a shortage of ways to take part in neighborhood activities. And the holiday season is a particularly festive time to explore Philadelphia neighborhoods both familiar and new. Below, we’ve selected some great holiday events — [...]
Read more»October 17, 2012
Rumored haunted sites and eerie historical properties are not a hard thing to come by here in one of the oldest cities in the country. If you have an interest in the supernatural and don’t have a clue where to start, we’re here to help. Whether you’re looking to learn some local history, grab dinner [...]
Read more»October 2, 2012
Historic Germantown returns to revolutionary times for the annual Revolutionary Germantown Festival, set for Saturday, October 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Once again, hundreds of costumed soldiers and actors as notable colonial figures will reenact one of the Revolutionary War’s most memorable battles, the Battle of Germantown, as the focal point in a day-long celebration. The [...]
Read more»July 2, 2012
Philadelphia knows how to celebrate our nation’s birthday with a bang. Adding to the endless July 4th excitement, Historic Germantown offers a great Center City alternative with its annual Fourth of July Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Independence Day. As one of Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhoods, Germantown offers visitors an opportunity to celebrate at [...]
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Check out the above video to meet Mark Kehres, Public Programs Trainer at the National Constitution Center, and learn what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
www.constitutioncenter.org
Historic Germantown
Germantown Avenue
www.freedomsbackyard.com
Check out the above video to meet Mark Kehres, Public Programs Trainer at the National Constitution Center, and learn what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia. National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street www.constitutioncenter.org Historic Germantown Germantown Avenue www.freedomsbackyard.com
Read more»April 24, 2012
Ghost hunters everywhere know that we’re rapidly approaching Walpurgisnacht, or Witches’ Night Out, the age-old German holiday that marks the half way point to Halloween. To observe this supernatural celebration when paranormal spirits roam freely, Ghost Tours of Philadelphia is hosting a spine-chilling tour of Grumblethorpe Historic Site in Germantown on Saturday, April 28 at [...]
Read more»January 6, 2012
Germantown’s Stenton, one of the earliest and best-preserved historic houses in Philadelphia, will host “Understanding Heirlooms: A Workshop Exploring your Family Objects” on Saturday, January 14 from 1-4 p.m. Participants will discover how to incorporate family heirlooms into genealogical research to learn more about family history. This fun and informative workshop will be held by [...]
Read more»September 27, 2011
The Revolutionary Germantown Festival is an all day family-friendly event commemorating the Battle of Germantown in Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhood, and it returns this weekend. On Saturday, October 1, from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., you can partake in a range of festivities from battle reenactments; an 18th century shopping experience in the sutler’s grove at Cliveden [...]
Read more»September 16, 2011
From noon-7 p.m. this Saturday, September 17, Philly’s Germantown Avenue will rival New York’s fashionable Fifth Avenue when the Germantown Fashion & Arts Festival literally hits the streets. This family-oriented outdoor event highlighting local fashion and art will feature men’s, women’s and children’s fashions on a stage and runway. All garments are designed by locally-established [...]
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