Revolutionary Germantown Field Hospital
Cliveden 6401 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PAIn honor of The Battle of Germantown, our partner Historic Germantown stages a yearly reenactment on the battle’s anniversary. The grounds of Cliveden are transformed by over a hundred Revolutionary War re-enaction actors in full uniform. Historic Fair Hill participates with a “field hospital” for wounded soldiers, with our neighborhood friends. We will splint arms, bandage up head injuries, and send …
Second Saturdays at HFH
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome to Historic Fair Hill for a tour of six great wall murals telling 300 years of stories of the struggle for justice in Philadelphia. After your tour you are welcome to stay to visit with neighbors and help in the gardens! Jasmine Thompson, garden mgr with Philly Orchard Project team
Harvest Festival
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Fall Street Tree Planting with PHS
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 …
**CANCELLED** Christmas Star Lighting
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesUPDATE SATURDAY 12/14 - STAR LIGHTING IS CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN Join us for this FREE family event! We'll have a bonfire with marshmallow roast, hot chocolate, carol singing and an arts & crafts table. Dress warmly - see you there!
MLK Day of Service
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMLK Day of Service is a way to celebrate the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King. We'll be cleaning up the burial ground, roasting marshmallows, reading Dr. King's sermons & letters, and singing freedom songs. We hope you'll consider spending this holiday with us.
Black History Month Tour
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBlack history month tour of Underground Railroad Mural and Female Anti Slavery Mural. Also visit the graves of great abolitionists Robert and Harriet Purvis, Lucretia and James Mott.
Women’s History Essay Contest Event
St John Memorial ChurchWomen’s History Essay contest event. Hear wining essays from Fairhill schoolchildren and see performance of new play about Lucretia and James Mott, Frederick Douglas by the Beacon Theater productions. Free and open to the public
Garden Opening Day
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for the first day in the gardens! Dress appropriately for the weather, bring gloves if you have them - we'll see you there!
Star Party of the Franklin Institute Science Festival
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSee the Moons of Jupiter and Rings of Saturn through 8” telescopes. In partnership with the Franklin Institute. https://www.fi.edu/psf
Fairhill Tree Tenders Planting Day
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHelp plant trees around the neighborhood. Meet at the burial ground, bring gloves if you have them.
POSTPONED – Second Saturday – Gardening and History tours
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPOSTPONED UNTIL STAY AT HOME ORDER IS LIFTED. Come to Historic Fair Hill for a tour of six great wall murals telling 300 years of stories of the struggle for justice in Philadelphia. After your tour, help out in the gardens, where we will prune trees, plant and tend to our vegetable and flower …
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POSTPONED – 100th Anniversary Performance of “Under the Bonnet”
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPOSTPONED UNTIL STAY AT HOME ORDER IS LIFTED. 100th Anniversary performance of "Under the Bonnet”, a world premiere play about Lucretia and James Mott, Frederick Douglas. From abolition to the women’s rights movement in Philadelphia. Outdoor performance. Rain location St. John Memorial Church In partnership with Beacon Theatre Productions.
POSTPONED – Youth Farm stand begins
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPOSTPONED UNTIL STAY AT HOME ORDER IS LIFTED. Purchase the harvested crops from the youth farm program at HFH Burial Ground.
Summer Saturdays at HFH
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGardening and Open Zone of Peace - help out in the community garden, take home fresh produce. Come sit under the trees and enjoy the birds and flowers. Free children’s books for summer reading available! Masks and social distancing required.
