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Nature Strong Campout
Nature Strong Campout
June 6, 2026 - June 7, 2026    
4:00 pm - 11:00 am
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Nature Strong Camp Out is an overnight adventure for families with teens and tweens, ages 9–18. Choose from nature parkour, forest bathing, survival skills, yoga, [...]
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Scientists, Inventors, Explorers, & Innovators
Scientists, Inventors, Explorers, & Innovators
June 7, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Laurel Hill East
Explore the legacies of groundbreaking figures who shaped our world! From brilliant scientists and daring explorers to ingenious inventors and visionary innovators, this tour brings [...]
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Sinai and Civics
Sinai and Civics
June 9, 2026 - June 30, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Chabad of the Main Line
As America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, this four-session course explores the Jewish ethics and values that influenced the nation’s founders. Discover [...]
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Weaving Past, Present, and Future
Weaving Past, Present, and Future
June 9, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Penn Wynne Library
Learn about the tradition of weaving in the style of Indigenous artists. We'll learn about the history of weaving in the Navajo culture and see [...]
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Colonial Bookbinding Tell and Show Presentation
Colonial Bookbinding Tell and Show Presentation
June 10, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Gladwyne Library
Join Ramon Townsend from Colonial Bindery to explore the history of book production in Colonial America. Participants will learn the history of book binding and [...]
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When the Declaration of Independence Was News
When the Declaration of Independence Was News
June 10, 2026    
6:00 pm
The Harriton House
Join the Harriton Association for a presentation by Dr. Emily Sneff focused on her newly published book. She will discuss how news of the newly [...]
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Patriots of African Descent at the Valley Forge Encampment of 1777-1778
Patriots of African Descent at the Valley Forge Encampment of 1777-1778
June 11, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Bala Cynwyd Library
Join us for a presentation exploring African American participation during the Valley Forge encampment of 1777 to 1778. Learn about the hundreds of Black soldiers [...]
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Home and Garden Tour
Home and Garden Tour
June 13, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden
Enjoy dazzling displays of native plants, stately trees, and historical landscapes by the Olmsted Brothers that have been thoughtfully reimagined into a beautiful and biodiverse [...]
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Great Commanders: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
14 Jun
June 14, 2026    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Laurel Hill East
This walking tour will examine the triumphs and failures that made some men household names, while others were lost to history. While their bodies may [...]
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Yojimbo
Yojimbo
June 17, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
As it celebrates its 100th anniversary, BMFI traces its history into the 1960s with this classic samurai film. Inspired by noir fiction and influencing directors from [...]
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Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice
June 18, 2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Celebrate the summer solstice at Riverbend! Join us for a wine garden, kids' activities, pretzels and water ice, live music, and a bonfire with s'mores. [...]
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That Was Entertainment: Pastimes from the Past Times
20 Jun
June 20, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Laurel Hill East
Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. Shakespeare riots!  Spiritualist rappings!  Mummy un-wrappings! Evolution was a new idea. But more than biology [...]
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Come to the Fair: Philadelphia’s World’s Fair Figures
Come to the Fair: Philadelphia’s World’s Fair Figures
June 21, 2026    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Laurel Hill West
As Philadelphia celebrates America’s Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary), its thoughts turn to previous celebrations. “Come to the Fair” honors the men and women at Laurel Hill [...]
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Independence Play: Children's Games of the 18th Century
Independence Play: Children's Games of the 18th Century
June 23, 2026    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Harriton House
We’ll read the new book “Charles Thomson and the Declaration of Independence” to learn about historic Harriton House and our connection to the Declaration of [...]
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Home and Garden Tour
Home and Garden Tour
June 27, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden
Enjoy dazzling displays of native plants, stately trees, and historical landscapes by the Olmsted Brothers that have been thoughtfully reimagined into a beautiful and biodiverse [...]
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The Patriots of 1776
28 Jun
June 28, 2026    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Laurel Hill East
Many figures from the American Revolution ended up in permanent repose at Laurel Hill East. What did they actually do in the pivotal year of [...]
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Patriotic Pamphlet Workshop
Patriotic Pamphlet Workshop
June 29, 2026    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Gladwyne Library
To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America's Independence, we will be making handsewn pamphlets. The founding fathers shared their ideas through publishing pamphlets, and you [...]
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Thomson at 250 Tours
Thomson at 250 Tours
July 1, 2026    
2:00 pm
The Harriton House
Visit Harriton House for a special guided tour with the Executive Director of the Harriton Association. The tour will focus on objects in the collection [...]
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A Declaration Celebration at Charles Thomson's Harriton House
A Declaration Celebration at Charles Thomson's Harriton House
July 5, 2026    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Harriton House
Join the Harriton Association for a festive community gathering to celebrate Charles Thomson the Declaration of Independence the 250th Anniversary of America's Founding This free [...]
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Gettysburg & Beyond: The Ultimate Civil War Tour
Gettysburg & Beyond: The Ultimate Civil War Tour
July 5, 2026    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Laurel Hill East
The Battle of Gettysburg, fought July 1–3, 1863, was the Civil War’s bloodiest and most pivotal clash, occurring near Philadelphia. Many Philadelphians fought there, including [...]
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Events on June 6, 2026
Nature Strong Campout
Nature Strong Campout
6 Jun 26
Gladwyne
Events on June 7, 2026
Scientists, Inventors, Explorers, & Innovators
Scientists, Inventors, Explorers, & Innovators
7 Jun 26
Philadelphia
Events on June 9, 2026
Sinai and Civics
Sinai and Civics
9 Jun 26
Merion Station
Weaving Past, Present, and Future
Weaving Past, Present, and Future
9 Jun 26
Wynnewood
Events on June 10, 2026
Colonial Bookbinding Tell and Show Presentation
Colonial Bookbinding Tell and Show Presentation
10 Jun 26
Gladwyne
When the Declaration of Independence Was News
When the Declaration of Independence Was News
10 Jun 26
Bryn Mawr
Events on June 11, 2026
Patriots of African Descent at the Valley Forge Encampment of 1777-1778
Patriots of African Descent at the Valley Forge Encampment of 1777-1778
11 Jun 26
Bala Cynwyd
Events on June 13, 2026
Home and Garden Tour
Home and Garden Tour
13 Jun 26
Villanova
Events on June 14, 2026
14 Jun
Great Commanders: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
14 Jun 26
Philadelphia
Events on June 17, 2026
Yojimbo
Yojimbo
17 Jun 26
Bryn Mawr
Events on June 18, 2026
Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice
18 Jun 26
Gladwyne
Events on June 20, 2026
20 Jun
That Was Entertainment: Pastimes from the Past Times
20 Jun 26
Philadelphia
Events on June 21, 2026
Come to the Fair: Philadelphia’s World’s Fair Figures
Come to the Fair: Philadelphia’s World’s Fair Figures
21 Jun 26
Bala Cynwyd
Events on June 23, 2026
Independence Play: Children's Games of the 18th Century
Independence Play: Children's Games of the 18th Century
23 Jun 26
Bryn Mawr
Events on June 27, 2026
Home and Garden Tour
Home and Garden Tour
27 Jun 26
Villanova
Events on June 28, 2026
28 Jun
The Patriots of 1776
28 Jun 26
Philadelphia
Events on June 29, 2026
Patriotic Pamphlet Workshop
Patriotic Pamphlet Workshop
29 Jun 26
Gladwyne
Events on July 1, 2026
Thomson at 250 Tours
Thomson at 250 Tours
1 Jul 26
Bryn Mawr
Events on July 5, 2026
A Declaration Celebration at Charles Thomson's Harriton House
A Declaration Celebration at Charles Thomson's Harriton House
5 Jul 26
Bryn Mawr
Gettysburg & Beyond: The Ultimate Civil War Tour
Gettysburg & Beyond: The Ultimate Civil War Tour
5 Jul 26
Philadelphia
15 Nov

George Morgan, Revolutionary Diplomacy with the Lenape People

November 15, 2026    
1:00 pm
Bala Cynwyd Library
George Morgan, Revolutionary Diplomacy with the Lenape People: Local historian, Stephen Pierce, will speak about George Morgan, Philadelphian, Merchant, Patriot, and Indian Agent during the [...]
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22 Nov

Art in the Park

November 22, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Join park rangers as we explore Valley Forge National Historical Park and our sister park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site through art making. Bring your [...]
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06 Dec

Art in the Park

December 6, 2026    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Join park rangers as we explore Valley Forge National Historical Park and our sister park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site through art making. Bring your [...]
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