This educational project encourages local students to learn about the great reformers who are buried in their neighborhood and to honor their contributions by sharing their stories with the wider community. The students practice their writing and public speaking skills and have the chance to win prizes. This year, the subject of the contest was […]
In the early part of the last century, Historic Fair Hill was the site of a yearly pilgrimage of women. Two of the five organizers of the Seneca Falls Conference on the Rights of Women in 1848, Lucretia Mott and Mary Anne M'Clintock, are buried at Historic Fair Hill. Alice Paul, one of the key figures in the […]
In partnership with Tree Tenders of PA Horticultural Society, HFH organizes shade tree planting in the Fairhill neighborhood. Tenants or homeowners sign up to care for a tree on the street in front of their home, with a commitment to water through two summers. PHS provides the trees free of charge, and our volunteers help […]
Join us for the launch of the gardening season! Come help us clean up from winter, prepare gardens, and plant early vegetables and flowers. This will be a great event as we welcome volunteers from Fuel the Cure. We welcome volunteers to help in the garden with us throughout the season on Saturdays. No gardening experience necessary, […]
Rain Date: Saturday, April 23, 7:30 - 9:30pm In partnership with the Franklin Institute, this stargazing event is a family-friendly chance to learn more about our night skies. While we explore the constellations and planets, we'll also learn about how abolitionists and escaping slaves on the Underground Railroad relied on knowledge of the stars and constellations. […]
In collaboration with FarmPhilly and the Department of Parks and Recreation, our Garden Manager Bri Barton will be explaining how you can healthily grow produce in the city. She'll cover soil usage, mulching, composting, peeling and other safety measures. We welcome all gardeners, aspiring gardeners, and curious green thumbs! Come learn hands-on how to farm […]
Every Second Saturday this summer, join us in the gardens! This is a family-friendly event, so bring your kids to garden or just to play. Workday: 10-2 Open hours: 9-3 . Workday Join us for the planting of our summer crops! We'll be tending to our orchard, planting some of our favorite annuals and, of course, […]
Join us for a gardening lesson, and take home vegetable plants to grow all summer! No gardening experience necessary.
This is one of our favorite events! Our annual Summer Festival is a vibrant, joyful occasion to come together as a community and enjoy our outdoor space. We'll have pony rides, barbeque, games, crafts, music, plant potting, free books, and animal petting. The event is also the annual Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Picnic, where we welcome […]
Every Second Saturday this summer, join us in the gardens! We'll be tending to the beds, planting new flowers and veggies, weeding, mulching, and more. No experience necessary; we'll teach you everything you need to know. This event is family friendly so bring your kids! What to bring: - Sunscreen - Gardening gloves - Water […]
Every Second Saturday this season, join us in the gardens! We'll be tending to the beds, planting new flowers and veggies, weeding, mulching, and more. No experience necessary; we'll teach you everything you need to know. This event is family friendly so bring your kids! What to bring: - Sunscreen - Gardening gloves - Water […]
Every year we host an event along the Schuylkill River with a local speaker, food prepared by our youth group with the vegetables they've grown, and other local refreshments. Come support our programs and mingle with other people who share our vision. Get your tickets today! --------- This year's topic is "History teaching us today." […]
Together with Historic Germantown and the Philadelphia Orchard Project, this is a celebration of the year's bounty. Along with a celebration of our harvest, it's also our commitment to care for the garden throughout the fall with hardy greens, winter squash, and preparations for next year's growth.
In partnership with Tree Tenders of PA Horticultural Society, HFH organizes shade tree planting in the Fairhill neighborhood. Tenants or homeowners sign up to care for a tree on the street in front of their home, with a commitment to water through two summers. PHS provides the trees free of charge, and our volunteers help […]
Come help clean up the burial ground, enjoy a fire with good company, and share readings from Dr. Kings letters and sermons.
