Anthony Wayne House

(map) Google Calendar ICS Colonial Farm and Craft Day at Historic WaynesboroughEver wonder what life was like in Colonial America? What it was like to write with a quill or how sheep’s wool was spun to make clothing? And how in the world did children amuse themselves long before the invention of Nintendo?You’ll learn all that and more at the Colonial Farmstead Day 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 3, at Historic Waynesborough in Paoli.Volunteers from Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, Chester Coun

(map) Google Calendar ICS As we enter into the fall season, we are excited to open the beautiful Hill-Physick House garden for a happy hour evening. Come bring a bottle of wine and enjoy one of the neighborhood’s premier private gardens.Admission will be $12 at the door. Water and light snacks will be provided.Rain date will be Thursday, October 2nd. #block-f1b788a4a9d77f1459e4 { --stroke-style: none;--stroke-thickness: 6px; --tweak-text-block-background-color: initial; } #block-f1b788a4a9d77f14

(map) Google Calendar ICS Please join us at the Friends Free Library at Germantown Friends School on September 24th for a lecture by Mike Weilbacher, author of Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia.America’s sixth largest city is home to an amazing abundance of surprising wildlife: the peregrine falcon, the fastest animal on earth; the coyote, a recent immigrant to Wild Philly; the beaver, once vanished and now making an astonishing comeback; and more. Meet some of t

(map) Google Calendar ICS If you've ever wanted to learn how to sketch in watercolor, this is a perfect way to get started. Led by local artist Anne Kullaf, we will paint on the beautiful grounds of Grumblethorpe using watercolor, focusing on the plants, gardens, and architecture of this historic farm.ALL levels, including total beginners, are welcome! All materials are provided, and there will be demos and lots of individualized attention.Group size is limited so register today! #block-bc21dfba

(map) Google Calendar ICS The Continental Army Defeats the Hessians at Fort MercerHistorian and author Mike Harris will discuss the fascinating and little-known story behind the 1777 Battle of Fort Mercer at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Historic Waynesborough in Paoli.Harris will talk about the role of Hessian forces, their attack on the New Jersey fort and their defeat by the Continental Army. It would be the army’s only victory during the long and bloody Philadelphia Campaign waged by the Brit

(map) Google Calendar ICS Help support Historic Waynesborough, the 18th century home of Revolutionary War hero General Anthony Wayne. Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and listen for the coachman's horn as the horses and carriages of the Brandywine Valley Driving Club drive onto the lawn. Have a close-up look at the beautiful antique carriages, and meet the drivers and horses! Be transported for an evening inspired by another age! Tickets can be purchased online through the link below or

(map) Google Calendar ICS Come celebrate the completion of the exterior preservation of Grumblethorpe with pretzels and cider!After many months of construction, the Grumblethorpe Roof Restoration Project is complete. Before we fully reopen the site, we want to ask: How can Grumblethorpe be a better resource to you? We want to hear from you, our neighbors, as we ask how we can have a greater impact in the community. Please join us in a conversation from 12 - 1 pm, and tell us how you think we cou

(map) Google Calendar ICS Enjoy a spooky evening of fortune-telling and ghostly happenings, nestled in the historic Powel House in Society Hill. (Please note, the event takes place on the second floor, and there is no elevator.)Madame Flora is a fortune teller who uses parlor tricks to prey on innocent believers, with the reluctant help of her daughter Monica and an orphaned boy named Toby. But...why does she hear voices when she is alone? Is it a spirit reaching out to her? Flora spirals in con

(map) Google Calendar ICS Attention cool cats! Grab your flapper dress, brush up on the Charleston, and pour yourself some bubbly. Tickets are on sale for PhilaLandmarks’ annual Halloween fundraiser! This year‘s theme is the Spooky Speakeasy, the bee’s knees of fall festivities.This all-you-can-eat-and-drink soirée will transport you back to the Roaring Twenties for an evening that would make Gatsby and gangsters jealous. Complete with custom cocktails and mocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music,

(map) Google Calendar ICS Philadelphia. The home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and of course Ben Franklin, who once invented things and coined pithy sayings while stoking the flames of revolution.But Philadelphia—the Athens of America, the City of Brotherly Love—is so much more than what you learned in school.Join author and historian Paul Kahan at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at Historic Waynesborough in Paoli to hear about the fabric of culture and history that has always been Philadelp

(map) Google Calendar ICS Have you ever considered hosting an event at the Powel or Hill-Physick Houses? Join us on Saturday, November 9th from 4:30pm - 8:30pm for an open house. We'll have food provided by our exclusive caterer, Power Catering Events, sounds by Stylus Entertainment, flowers by Walter Pine, party rental items by Ocean Tents and The Party Center, and much more!You will have an opportunity to see both of the museum/ garden spaces (located just 1.5 blocks away from one another), an

(map) Google Calendar ICS JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH:Festive Holiday BuffetSeasonal favorites and delicious hors d'oeuvresSignature Holiday CocktailsWine, beer, and festive beveragesLive Caroling PerformanceBy the renowned Orpheus Club of PhiladelphiaSilent AuctionUnique gifts, experiences, and holiday treasuresBrowse, bid, and win throughout the eveningCome mingle with friends and neighbors while enjoying beautiful holiday music, delicious food, and the excitement of our silent auctio