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DCHPN Monthly
E-Newsletter
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Happy Black History Month!
Happy Groundhog, Presidents, & Valentines Days!
Let us know your thoughts on the DCHPN eblasts and website with this
quick
questionnaire!
Read the announcements below for important information!
Go Birds!
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Please check the websites for updated information before attending.
* Indicates a free event. Some events require pre-registration and close when full. The list includes events in the surrounding areas as well. If you have an event you would like
on this list on future e-newsletters, please submit by the end of the month to
dchpn_p...@yahoo.com.
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Black History Month at African American Museum in Philadelphia
Feb 01 – Feb 28, 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
African American Museum in Philadelphia,
701 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The AAMP Celebrates and Commemorates Black History Month by exploring the theme of “African Americans and Labor” and offering inclusive programming for visitors
of all ages and backgrounds, bringing together diverse audiences in greater appreciation of the Black Experience.
Various events, exhibitions, dates, times, prices- check website for more details
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*DCHS Winter Open House
Feb 01, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
DCHS, 9 W Front St, Media, PA 19063
DCHS is hosting an Open House featuring curated displays celebrating Black History Month. The open house is free to the public, please come out and join us for
a wonderful afternoon of local history!
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*2nd Annual Heritage Hangout @ Parkway Central Library / Meet & Greet for Philly's Black Heritage Community
Feb 01, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Parkway Central Library,
1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
We invite all those interested in Black memory work, the archives, and heritage preservation to join us at Parkway Central Library to celebrate one another and
steward multigenerational community to move forward our collective work. Light refreshments.
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*Groundhog Day Carols
Feb 02, 2025, 12:00 PM
Grotto at Woodburne Mansion,
behind 1201 Springfield Rd, Darby, PA 19023
Will Woodburne William see his shadow? Come find out and sing some Groundhog Carols at the Grotto near Woodburne Mansion. The event is free- Hot Chocolate and Song
sheets will be provided. Use park drive and parking lot.
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*The Journey Back: A Virtual Reality Experience
Feb 03, 7, 10, 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Rachel Kohl Memorial Library,
687 Smithbridge Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Discover the power of virtual reality to enhance Holocaust education through 360-degree immersive technology. “Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood
hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience. Registration required.
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*DAG Spotlight: 2300 Market Street
Feb 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Zoom- registration required
Developed by Breakthrough Properties and backed by a joint venture of Tishman Speyer and Bellco Capital, the project embraces adaptive reuse and rehabilitation
of an existing brick building and reconstruction of an adjoining building's terracotta facade, as well as a new curtain wall overbuild.
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*Intro to Genealogy Workshop
Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Middletown Free Library,
464 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063
Come learn about Genealogy and get started on researching your ancestors! Learn how to set up your family tree and figure out what the Ancestry DNA kits are all
about.
Or get help with your current research!
Feel free to bring your own laptop/tablet, but we do have a few to borrow.
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Building Philadelphia Winter Speaker Series
Feb 4- Mar 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Zoom- registration required
In these lectures, renowned local architects, professors, and historians explore the political, economic, and design trends that drove Philadelphia’s development.
Series pass $60/100; Individual $10/15
Feb 4- Black History in Philadelphia Landscape: Preserving Christian Street
Feb 11- The Wissahickon Arts & Crafts Style: Analyzing And Defining A Regional Architecture
Feb 18- I.M. Pei’s Society Hill Towers at 60: The Legacy of Urban Renewal
Feb 25- Uncovering Underground Railroad and Important Black History Locations
Mar 4- Building Ghosts: Past Lives and Lost Places in a Changing City
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*Emma’s Postcard Album: Black Lives in the Early Twentieth Century
Feb 04, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Zoom- registration required
This talk tells the story of Emma Crawford (the author’s grandmother) and her life from 1906 to 1910, using Emma’s collection of postcard correspondence as an entry
point into the highs, lows, and daily life of Black Americans during the darkest days of Jim Crow. Pay as you wish.
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*"Love and Chocolate" - the History of Valentine's Day
Feb 05, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Middletown Free Library,
464 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063
Join story artist Roz Benton for an entertaining and informative program "Love and Chocolate."
Roz will tell stories and present the history of valentines cards and chocolate.
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The Rescuers: The Remarkable People Who Saved World Heritage
Feb 05, 2025, 6:00 PM
Athenaeum of Philadelphia, 219 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Nancy Moses will share the stories of the courageous individuals who gave their all to save cultural treasures on the brink of destruction. A book signing and light
reception will follow the lecture. $0/15
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*Exhibit Opening: Free, As One: Black Worldbuilding in the PAS Papers
Feb 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
1300 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Join us for the opening reception of the exhibit Free, As One: Black Worldmaking in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Papers, organized in partnership with the
1838 Black Metropolis. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
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CFHS Spring Lecture Series 2025
Feb 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Chadds Ford Historical Society Barn,
1736 Creek Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Our popular lecture series continues with a focus on the fascinating history of the Chadds Ford area. Coffee, tea, drinks and light refreshments will be served.
$10.
2/6- Norman “Ned” Donoghue II – Author, Prisoners of Congress, Philadelphia’s Quakers in Exile 1777-1778
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*Past Times: History Discussion Group
Feb 07, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Swarthmore Public Library,
121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Listen, contribute and reflect on historical events and people. History buffs are welcome to this forum where we will focus on a different topic each session.
February 7: Historical Black Leaders
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*Lynnewood Hall Exhibition: Gallery Talks (sold out, waiting list available)
Feb 07, 2025, 6:00 PM
Athenaeum of Philadelphia,
219 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Located in Elkins Park, Lynnewood Hall was designed by Horace Trumbauer in 1897 as a home for Peter A.B. Widener and his family. This exhibition is the first to
display fragments from the building, personal items from the Widener family and archival photographs to tell the Hall's history and future.
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*Multicultural Authors Showcase
Feb 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sharon Hill Public Library, 250 Sharon Ave, Sharon Hill, PA 19079
Multicultural Authors Showcase featuring Divine 9 Authors:
Dr. Myava Clark, Rancine Smith Williams, Stephanie Randall, & Deborah Mortimer
All are welcome to attend!
For more information please contact the library at 610-586-3993.
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Deep Rivers African American History Tour
Feb 08, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion,
200 W Tulpehocken St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Follow the journey of African Americans in the era after Emancipation, where they rose to prominence in business, the arts, cooking, and other fields. This guided
program uses the rooms of the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion to tell their stories. Reservations required. $14.10
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Tavern Night at Historic Rittenhousetown
Feb 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Historic Rittenhousetown,
208 Lincoln Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Tavern Night will feature an evening of storytelling and merriment complete with 18th Century beer, cocktails, and hearth-cooked food! $45 per couple (6 tickets)
in advance, $10/ticket at door.
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*Love & Chocolate Valentines Event
Feb 09, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Willows Mansion,
490 Darby Paoli Rd, Villanova, PA 19085
A community favorite! Crafts for children, hot chocolate, coffee, light snacks and a balloon room for picture opportunities! Storytime in the library at: 11:30am,
12:15pm and 1:00pm
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*Theater Reading: Ushers In the House
Feb 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
20*20 Gallery,
20 Lansdowne Ct, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Please join BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Productions for a script-in-hand reading of Ushers In The House, a new one-act drama by Joseph P. Blake about the legacy we leave
our children. Admission is free, light refreshments provided. A brief Talk-back with the actors and the playwright will follow this premiere.
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*Dark Tales of Delaware County presented by Laurie Hull
Feb 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Springfield Township Library,
70 Powell Rd, Springfield, PA 19064
With her unique perspective as both a writer and medium, Laurie Hull will uncover the shadowy tales of passion, betrayal, and murder that have left a lasting impression
on the area. This chilling program will explore true crime stories from Delaware County’s past. Registration required.
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*Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective - In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice
Feb 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Helen Kate Furness Free Library,
100 N Providence Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated
sequel to the bestselling novel Moon of the Crusted Snow.
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*Lincoln Birthday Celebration Parade and Ceremonies
Feb 12, 2025, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Union League of Philadelphia,
140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Civil War military units, civilians, and heritage groups are welcome and encouraged to march in the parade through Philadelphia to Independence Hall to honor President
Lincoln on his birthday. Lunch included. All invited back to Union League for refreshments.
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*Eastern State Penitentiary: a history with author Dr. Paul Kahan
Feb 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Springfield Township Library, 70 Powell Rd, Springfield, PA 19064
Explore the gripping history of this revolutionary institution with Dr. Paul Kahan, from its idealistic inception in 1829 under the Pennsylvania System of incarceration
to the violence and unrest that led to its closure in 1971.
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*The Abraham Lincoln Murder Case
Feb 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Rachel Kohl Memorial Library, 687 Smithbridge Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Dive deep into one of the most shocking events in American history: the assassination of Pres. Abraham Lincoln. Roger Arthur will take us through the events in
the immediate aftermath and the people involved in them--from the surgeons in the box at Ford's Theatre, to the "death watch" and beyond.
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Homecoming 250: Navy and Marine Corps
Feb 13, 2025, 7:00 PM
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church,
916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
George S. Leone, president and chair of the board of Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, will talk about this area’s close ties to both military branches and learn
how Gloria Dei Church saw the Navy make history. $10, registration required
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Loving Landmarks
Feb 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Ctr.,
640 Waterworks Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
This architecture tour will shed light on the landmark’s best features through sketching, photography and more. We will finish the tour inside to make a Valentine
to Water with a warm cup of cocoa. Dress to be outdoors. $5/couple or family
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*Black History Month Mural Tour
Feb 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Historic Fair Hill,
2901 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Join history educator Carolyn Singleton for a tour of the murals surrounding the Fairhill Burial Ground. Learn about leaders of the Underground Railroad, the Philadelphia
Anti-Slavery Society, and the neighbors leading the charge towards justice today. (Rain date - February 22nd)
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Magnificent Maxwell Affair
Feb 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion,
200 W Tulpehocken St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Celebrates Victorian culture and support the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Philadelphia's museum of nineteenth-century daily life. Taking place in a historic home's
ballroom in Chestnut Hill, the evening will feature food, music, dance, and a celebration of bygone era. $80+
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*Concord’s USCT Heroes
Feb 16, 2025, 1:00 PM
Spring Valley AME Church,
270 Spring Valley Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Celebrate Black History Month with a special presentation about Concord's U.S. Colored Troops veterans. Examine Civil War artifacts, learn about the service of
the USCTs and discover the men who served our country during the American Civil War. Light refreshments provided.
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*The Life of Harriet Tubman by Dr. Daisy Century
Feb 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Marple Library,
2599 Sproul Rd, Broomall, PA 19008
Born Araminta Ross, Harriet Tubman lived as a slave on a Maryland plantation. Despite many hardships and a physical injury that caused seizures throughout her life,
she was a determined woman of conviction. This presentation takes each and every audience member along for the ride.
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*I Am Nobody’s Slave - An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins
Feb 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Online- registration required
Lee Hawkins talks about the examination of his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir, which tells the story of one Black
family's pursuit of the American Dream through the impacts of systemic racism and racial violence.
2 libraries offer spots-
Helen Kate Furness-
https://libraryc.org/hkflibrary/67404
Upper Darby Sellers-
https://libraryc.org/udlibraries/67246
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*Dr. Daisy Century Portrays Madame C. J. Walker
Feb 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Yeadon Public Library,
809 Longacre Blvd, Yeadon, PA 19050
Madame C.J. Walker invented a line of African American hair products after suffering from a scalp ailment that resulted in her own hair loss. Her business acumen
led her to be one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire. Registration required.
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Historic Preservation in a Changing City
Feb 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia,
1315 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Join us for an evening of meaningful conversation on the importance of historic preservation in a rapidly changing city. Featuring a panel of leading experts, this
event will explore the challenges and opportunities of preserving Philadelphia’s history while embracing the city’s future. $0/20
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*PAAH: Black Philadelphia in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Feb 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – Feb 22, 2025, 12:00 PM
McNeil Center and Library Company (multi-day, multi-location, check website)
The conference aims to restore Black people as central historical actors in Philadelphia, paying particular attention to their abolitionist, cultural, economic,
social, and political networks. Hosted by the Library Company of Philadelphia and McNeil Center for Early American Studies at UPenn.
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*Zoom In for 250 Resource Workshops
Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Zoom- registration required
Zoom in at noon on the third Friday monthly, to learn resource development tips to help with your America 250 fundraising, marketing, volunteer recruitment & retention.
Hosted by CC250. 11/24- 3/25: Fundraising; 4/25-5/25: Marketing; 6/25: Social Media; 7/25: Volunteers. .
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*Maple Sugar Day
Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wissahickon Environmental Ctr Tree House,
300 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Maple Sugar will Take place at the Tree house and tours starting on Forbidden drive. Sap and syrup tasting, tree tours to see the tapped maple trees, and open house
to visit inside the center.
Donations welcome! .
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Black Trailblazers
Feb 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Laurel Hill West,
225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
On this walking tour, you’ll meet Black trailblazers who broke color barriers and overcame adversity to make lasting contributions to music, entertainment, politics,
sports and more. You’ll hear their stories and enjoy a walk in the beautiful setting of this historic cemetery. $8.50-17
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Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead's Winter Masquerade
Feb 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Radnor Hunt Club,
826 Providence Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
The party of the year is coming! CPF invites you to a special evening of food and drink, colonial music and dancing, silent auction and more! Support the farm and
spend a wonderful night of winter fun! 21+ $150/175
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Filament Presents “Rococo Dialogues”
Feb 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church,
916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
With Rococo Dialogues, Filament celebrates the salons of Anne Louise Brillon and the musical inventions they sparked. Madame Brillon, a brilliant musician and keyboardist
living in Paris in the 18th century, was a confidante of Benjamin Franklin. $5-30
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*Rich Sherman, author of Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned
Feb 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Radnor Memorial Library, Winsor Room,
114 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
Richard Sherman, U.S. Navy veteran and professional photographer, takes you on an emotional journey to all 23 of America’s overseas World War I and World War II
cemeteries through his powerful images carefully curated for his new book. Books available to purchase.
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*Author Series- Beth Anne Keates, railroads and SEPTA history
Feb 26, 2025, 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Lansdowne Public Library,
55 S Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050
The Neighbors Club and the Lansdowne Public Library are partnering to bring you book talks by local authors! Beth Anne Keates is Railroad Historian, Presenter and
Co-Author of four books on rail transportation with Kenneth Springirth.
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Book Talk: Aaron Betsky, Don't Build, Rebuild: The Case for Imaginative Reuse in Architecture
Feb 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Carpenters' Hall,
320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Our housing crisis means that we need usable buildings now more than ever, but Aaron Betsky shows that new construction is not the answer. Whenever possible, it
is better to repair, recycle, renovate, and reuse—not only from an environmental perspective, but culturally and artistically as well. $0-5
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Winter Whiskey Tasting at the Willows Mansion
Feb 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Willows Mansion,
490 Darby Paoli Rd, Villanova, PA 19085
Come join us for a cozy evening of whiskey tasting at the historic Willows Mansion in the beautiful setting of The Willows Park. Sip on a variety of premium whiskeys
while enjoying the elegant ambiance of the mansion. Live music, light fare, non-alcoholic drinks too. $40 advance/ $50 door.
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*Haunted Aston
Feb 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Aston Community Center,
3270 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014
This will be the first of hopefully more meetings about local hauntings, apparitions, and things that go bump in the night. This will be a fun night. Doors will
open at 6:30 for a 7 PM presentation. Presented by Aston Township Historical Society
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*What Are You Hoping To Do To Commemorate 250 Years of Freedom?
Feb 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Virtual- registration required
In 2026, America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation.
Let’s inspire and engage all our communities in commemoration of America’s founding, connecting Chester County’s stories to the nation’s past, present and future.
Part of CC250 virtual meetings
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*Women's History of Delaware County
Mar 01, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Lansdowne Public Library,
55 S Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Robyn Young will be here to discuss local women's history and the memorials she's helped place around Delaware Country to remember them by.
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Heritage Commission Preservation Awards
Nominations welcome now!
Do you know of any sites, individuals, or groups that help preserve the heritage of Delaware County? Recognize them by nominating them for a Preservation Award!
Nominations are due February 28
Learn more and apply
DCHPN Meetings- Visitor Readiness for America250
DCHPN, DCHS, DCPD, and America250PADelco are teaming up to provide Delaware County historic sites resources to improve their visitor readiness for 2026.
Jan 29- Visitor Readiness with Andrea Silva, America250PADelco (Recording)
March 1- DCHS Historical Conference (in person, INVITE ONLY- emails were sent by DCHS to all historical organizations)
April 30- Volunteering with Jessica Shahan, Newlin Grist Mill (Zoom)
Fall- Working with businesses (Zoom)
More TBA
Pennsylvania Historic Marker Program Returns!
After a hiatus in approving new markers, PHMC has announced that they are now welcoming new nominations for historical markers with new guidance. Find out about the new nomination
procedures, guidance and watch a recording of the Q&A on their
website. Pre-applications were due
January 15
Draft nominations are due
February 15
Final deadline for nominations is
April 1
Lafayette in Chester and 1724 Chester Courthouse
On October 5, the County held an event to celebrate Lafayette's visit to Chester. See the photos and video
here and learn more about the rehabilitation of the courthouse
here
Watch the Lafayette Marker Dedication Ceremony and 300th Anniversary Celebration
here and see photos
here
Delco Gives
Delco Gives is a county-wide day of giving and community celebration, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, where people make a donation to their favorite nonprofits (or
peruse new ones). Delco Gives is more than just a fundraising event; it's a celebration of the Delco generosity and community spirit.
Each donation is eligible for bonus money provided by the Foundation, and cash prizes sponsored by local businesses are given out from May 8-9, 2025. During the inaugural Delco
Gives Day on May 8 - 9, 2024 more than $1.7M was raised for 281 nonprofits.
Info sessions on 1/23 and 4/10,
Registration opens 1/6/25 and closes 4/18/25. Recordings available of info sessions from December
When you register, make sure you mention your America250 projects!
Learn more and register
your nonprofit
Sustaining Places
Sustaining Places is a free encyclopedia of ideas and best practices for small museums. Every year graduate students in the University of Delaware’s Museum Studies
and Public Engagement Program revise and update sections of the site with help from practicing professionals in light of the latest literature in the field.
Learn more
Preservationist Bookstore- Gift Ideas
The Preservation Alliance has developed an expansive list of recommended reading on topics related to local history, architecture, social and cultural history,
and preservation theory. Additionally, we've solicited book suggestions from our Preservation Alliance Tour Guides, and have some fun ideas for the architect or preservationist in your life.
Check out the
list
and get a 5% off coupon
America250PADelco Stakeholder Engagement
Interested partners/collaborators who want to organize programs, events, and other activities are invited to participate in interactive workshops to find ways to include this area
in the “Delco Semiquin Celebration Plan." Virtual and In-person events planned. Keep checking the
website for updates and see event list for specific dates.
America250PADelco invites Historic Organizations to become
Community Program Partners
America’s 250th anniversary isn't just a party thrown for us, it's a party thrown by us! How you want Delco to celebrate our freedom? All kinds of programs that have a connection
to the 250th are eligible to partner.
Parades, commemorations, performances?
Exhibitions, storytelling, re-enactments?
Days of service, tree plantings, neighborhood clean-ups?
As a partner, you become a co-creator of this county-wide celebration.
Ignite Delco's spark, raise your hand, and complete the Community Program Partners Registration form
https://www.america250padelco.org/get-involved
America250PADelco
America250PADelco is an official partner to America250PA. Help celebrate over 250 years of American history in Delaware County! The America250PADelco committee is an official county
partner to America250PA, and is looking for organizations and individuals to help commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Our mission is to engage all Delaware County residents in the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of
the Declaration of Independence by providing and supporting experiences, now through 2026, that ignite imaginations, elevate diverse stories, inspire service, and highlight the American founding and 250 years of American history through Delco’s unique lens.
Follow us on social media:
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Instagram
Website Email:
in...@america250padelco.org
Directory of Trades, Services & Products
The updated version of the Heritage Commission's Historic Preservation Directory of Trades, Services & Products is now available. New format, more companies, and now including products.
Check out the online version
here. Paper versions are available at the Delaware County Planning Department office, 2 W. Baltimore Pike, Suite 202, Media.
Educational Opportunities:
MARCH at Rutgers University
Spring 2025 Courses in Historic Preservation, Registration opens
Jan 8
Building a Solid Foundation: Planning Documents for Historic Preservation
Tuesdays, February 4, – March 4, 2025 at 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., $150
Introduction to Heritage Tourism
Thursdays, March 6 – March 27, 2025 at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m and Saturday, April 12, $150
Navigating the National Park Service
Wednesdays, March 26 – April 23, 2025 at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., $150
Igniting the Spark: Initiating the Downtown Revitalization Process
Wednesdays, April 30 – May 28, 2025 at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., $150
https://preservation.rutgers.edu/spring2025/
Bucks County Community College
Registration open now!
Featured Course: History of American Architecture (HIST198)
Other Spring Courses:
Introduction to Folklore Studies
Historic Preservation
Historic Sites & Museum Management
Internship in Historic Preservation
https://www.bucks.edu/academics/department/social-behavioral/historic/hp-spring-2025/
Craftwork Training Center
Hands-on workshops are taught by devoted craftspeople that are willing to transfer their skills to a new generation with the hope of producing the juried-quality artisans of the
future. A highly trained generation of artisans will then be prepared to build, repair and beautify the future. This we believe is a noble and worthy goal in moving forward the ongoing legacy of “The Trades.”
Workshops include: Repointing brick and stone, Grave marker repair, Plaster wall repair, Sash mechanics of historic windows, Restoring historic wood windows, Historic Preservation
Boot Camp, and more! Check Limeworks
website for times and prices. Training center is in Telford, PA
National Preservation Institute
The National Preservation Institute (NPI) offers continuing education and professional training for those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage.
NPI serves a broad spectrum from the government and private sectors by providing training in historic preservation and cultural resource management.
Website
Grant Writing: How to Find Funds and Write a Winning Proposal
Write a successful grant proposal. Learn about the grant review process, organizational missions, and public and private funding sources. $99 through
Penn State Extension
Award Opportunities:
Heritage Commission Preservation Awards
Nominations welcome now!
Do you know of any sites, individuals, or groups that help preserve the heritage of Delaware County? Recognize them by nominating them for a Preservation Award!
Nomination submissions will close on
February 28!
Learn more and apply
2025 Preservation Achievement Awards Call for Nominations
Each year the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia presents the Preservation Achievement Awards to a select group of individuals, organizations, and businesses for projects
from throughout the region which exemplify outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation.
Nomination submissions
will close on February 7!
Community Initiative Awards
The
Community Initiative Award from the PA SHPO recognizes organizations, municipalities, agencies, individuals, and others whose work embodies the theme of Pennsylvania's recently released statewide historic preservation plan,
#PreservationHappensHere. Year-round
Grant Opportunities:
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Upcoming Deadlines:
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National
Trust Preservation Fund Feb 3
African
American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Feb 14
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Descendant
and Family Stewardship Initiative LOI due Feb 24
·
National
Fund for Sacred Places Mar 3
·
Conserving
Black Modernism Grant Program Mar 14
Keystone Planning and Construction Grants
Applicants must be non-profits or local governments, Historic resource must be eligible for or listed on the National Register. Funding is 50/50 CASH match
Planning-
$5,000-25,000
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Cultural Resource Surveys
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National Register Nominations
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Planning and Development Assistance
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Archaeology
Construction-
$5,000-100,000
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Preservation
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Rehabilitation
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Restoration
Applications Due March 3
America250PA Launches Semiquincentennial Grants
America250PA Semiquin Grants seek to create, uplift, improve, and expand programming, projects, and events that will engage every single Pennsylvanian around America’s
birthday and the pivotal role Pennsylvania played in our founding.
The second grant round will be open from
April 1-May 15. Grant recipients for the second round will be announced on June 15, 2025.
Learn
More
Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial
The Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial exists to support Philadelphia-area programs celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Philadelphia has long enjoyed pride of place for the observation of major national milestones. The Centennial of 1876 was a massive success, attracting more than 10 million visitors to Philadelphia. We hope to build on that proud legacy by providing financial
support to eligible nonprofits that are planning and hosting programs related to the 2026 commemorations.
Rolling applications
William J. Pomeroy Foundation- Historical Marker Grant Programs
If you have an idea for a marker but the PHMC marker program is not for you, the
Pomeroy Foundation has several other options, including National Register sites.
The Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund
Grants are awarded in the areas of medical, educational, cultural, arts, health and human services, and in such other areas as the trustee shall identify and determine from time
to time, to be responsive to changes in the needs of Delaware County.
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must be located in Southeastern Pennsylvania
with a primary emphasis on those serving community needs in Delaware County, including historical societies.
Average grant size: $5,000 to $25,000
Applications are accepted year-round, however applications must be submitted by
March 1 and September 1 to be reviewed at the semi-annual grant meetings.
Grants are awarded for capital projects, operating expenses, and special programs in amounts that are meaningful to the success of the individual endeavors of the organizations.
However, operating expense grants are typically awarded for charities without capital requirements, and under circumstances where continuing funding is not expected.
More info
PreservationDirectory.com
and HistoricFunding.com
These websites have lots of information about news items, job postings, event & conference information, historic homes for sale and grants. You can sign up for newsletters on the
websites. HistoricFunding.com is not free ($25/month or $85/year) but might be worth if you seek lots of grants that are not the major ones posted above.
More Grant opportunities
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Learn more about
Historic Sites in the County
Many will reopen in the spring if not listed here
Brandywine Museum of Art, Chadds Ford
1 Hoffmans Mill Rd, Chadds Ford 19317
Nov 16-Jan 5- daily, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
$25 adults/ $23 seniors/ $10 children and students
https://www.brandywine.org/museum
Brandywine Battlefield Park, Chadds Ford
1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford 19317
Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
$8 adults, $7 seniors/AAA/AARP, $5 kids 3-11
Includes film, museum and guided tour
https://www.brandywinebattlefield.org/
Newlin Grist Mill, Concord
219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills 19342
Visitors Center- Daily 9-4, Grounds- Daily 7-5:30, Mill tours daily ($6)
https://newlingristmill.org/
Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, Edgmont
3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square 19073
Late March- Early December
Saturdays and Sundays 11-4, $6 kids, $10 adults (some events are different)
https://colonialfarmstead.org/
Thomas Massey House, Marple
469 Lawrence Road, Broomall 19008
Third Sunday of month, 1-4pm
http://www.thomasmasseyhouse.org/
Middletown Township Historical Society at Roosevelt School
464 S. Old Middletown Road, Media 19063
Feb 8, 10-2
https://mthsdelco.org/
Tyler Arboretum, Middletown
515 Painter Road, Media, 19063
Daily, 9am-6pm (Apr-Oct), 9am-4pm (Nov-Mar)
Adult $18, Senior $15, Children/Military/Students $10
https://tylerarboretum.org/
Finley House, Radnor
113 West Beechtree Lane, Wayne 19087
Tuesdays and Saturdays, 2-4 pm
https://radnorhistory.org/
Rose Valley Museum and Thunderbird Lodge, Rose Valley
41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley 19063
Feb 1/2, Mar 22/23, Apr 26/27, May 17/18, June 21/22, July 12/13, 12-4 pm
https://rosevalleymuseum.org/
Lazaretto- Tinicum Twp Historical Society, Swedish Colonial Society & Italian Cultural Center of Delaware Valley, Tinicum
97 Wanamaker Ave, Essington 19029
Tuesdays 1-4 p.m.; 1st & 3rd Saturday 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/tthsdelcopa
The Swedish Farmstead, Governor Printz Park, Tinicum
Taylor Ave & 2nd Ave, Essington 19029
First Saturdays 11-2 and Tinicum events (flea/farmers markets, 4th of July)
https://colonialswedes.net/
Donations are welcome at all historic sites
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