Summer Festival
On a not too hot day in July, we welcomed friends and neighbors to our Annual Summer Festival. It’s always wonderful to see so many folks coming out and finding
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Volunteer Opportunties
Historic Fair Hill would be nowhere without our incredible volunteers! As we start a new school year, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and we hope you will
Quaker Service Trips
by Kate McHale, Quaker Voluntary Service Fellow One meaningful way that Historic Fair Hill has engaged with education and Quaker values this year was partnering on field trips focused on
Local Author Visit
by Ciara Vargas, Literacy Director The month of May was very exciting for our awesome students as we welcomed Thembi Palmer into our partner school libraries at Hartranft, Potter-Thomas, and
Spring Renewal Celebration
by Candace Herbert, Development Coordinator Philosopher, entrepreneur, and writer, Matsona Dhliwayo once said “Spring is proof that there is beauty in new beginnings.” On Sunday, May 21st Dhliwayo’s quote proved
Highlighting Harriet Forten Purvis
by Kate McHale, Quaker Voluntary Service Fellow Harriet Forten Purvis, an abolitionist and women’s rights activist, is one of the many prominent figures in Philadelphia’s history buried in the Historic