Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for a day of celebration and remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Fairhill, North Philadelphia. We'll gather to volunteer and then remember the man and his legacy around a bonfire. 10am - 12pm: Help us and other volunteers clean and maintain our site, a 4.5 acre historic burial ground and public green space. 12pm …
Black History Month Essay Contest
Universal Hagar Church 2050 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis 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 …
Women’s History Tour with Vashti Dubois
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn 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 …
Spring Tree Planting
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn 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 …
Spring Garden Opening Day
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin 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, …
Astronomy Night
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRain 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. …
Demonstration Day: Working in Urban Soils
Hannah House Gardens 922 Auburn Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn 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 …
