Second Saturdays: Summer Festival
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis 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 …
Second Saturdays: Garden with Us!
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvery 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 …
Second Saturdays: Garden With Us!
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvery 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 …
Annual Boathouse Benefit
Boathouse Row 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvery 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." …
Orchard Harvest Festival
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTogether 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.
Autumn Tree Planting Day
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 …
MLK Day of Service
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome help clean up the burial ground, enjoy a fire with good company, and share readings from Dr. Kings letters and sermons.
Astronomy Night – PhilaScience Fest
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRain Date: Saturday, April 29, 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. …
RAIN DATE: Astronomy Night – PhilaScience Fest
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRain Date: Saturday, April 29, 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. …
2nd Saturdays* Garden Workday/History Tours**
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGarden Workday: 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 …
Lucretia Mott Speaks: The Essential Speeches and Sermons
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Christopher Densmore, Carol Faulkner, Nancy A Hewitt, Beverly Palmer, editors of the new book, "Lucretia Mott Speaks: The Essential Speeches and Sermons" for a lecture and discussion. We will meet at 6:30 at Mott's gravesite, and then head over to Universalist Hagar Spiritual Church at 6:45 (across the street from HFH Burial Ground at 2950 Germantown Ave). …
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2nd Saturdays* Garden Workday/History Tours**
Garden Workday: 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 …
Summer Festival/History Tours
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome hang at one of our favorite neighborhood events of the year! We'll have family friendly activities: pony rides, games, face painting, live music, and tons of food. Bring your family and your friends! See you there! -- History Tours: Each Second Saturday, we give historical tours of the burial ground, in conjunction with Historic …
2nd Saturdays* Garden Workday/History Tours**
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGarden Workday: 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! We're also having a nature and art workshop. …
2nd Saturdays* Garden Workday/History Tours**
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGarden Workday: 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 …
