Free Tours - International Day of Monuments & Sites
Free Tours - International Day of Monuments & Sites
Philadelphia, PA
The International Day of Monuments and Sites recognizes the cultural significance of important landmarks and sites of observance. Philadelphia is home to 67 national historic landmarks, and Stenton is one of them! In celebration of this day, Stenton will offer free tours on the half hour from 1:00…
Saturday, April 19 2025
1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
The Stenton Garden Party
The Stenton Garden Party
Philadelphia, PA
The Stenton Committee and The Board of Managers of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania request the pleasure of your company at the Stenton Garden Party on Thursday, May 8th, celebrating 125 years of Dames Stewardship. All proceeds benefit the pr…
Thursday, May 8 2025
5:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Guided Meditation at the Dinah Memorial
Guided Meditation at the Dinah Memorial
Philadelphia, PA
Join Stenton Museum and Jefferson Health's F.U.N. Program for a family-friendly program to learn about the importance of physical activity and mental health. This is a FREE event and no prior meditation experience is necessary. If you haven't tried meditation before, now is your chance to start!
Wednesday, May 14 2025
4:30 PM
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5:30 PM
The Rural Circle: A Quaker Poets’ Sorority in the Founding Era
The Rural Circle: A Quaker Poets’ Sorority in the Founding Era
Philadelphia, PA
Join us on June 5th at 12:30pm for a Lunch & Learn with Dr. Jane E. Calvert. Bring your lunch to Stenton for a lecture with Dr. Calvert, followed by a special tour of Stenton focusing on Logan/Norris/Dickinson objects. Dr. Calvert's book, Penman of the Founding: A Biography of John Dickinson will b…
Thursday, June 5 2025
12:30 PM
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2:00 PM
Writing Through Our Grief: A Careshop to Tend the Heart
Writing Through Our Grief: A Careshop to Tend the Heart
Philadelphia, PA
Many of us carry our grief privately, out of fear of being judged or overwhelmed by our emotions, or because of the harmful messaging we’ve received and internalized around grief. Yet grief is a natural human response to loss. And sharing our feelings, our thoughts, our stories not only honors our …
Saturday, March 8 2025
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Dinah Day
Dinah Day
Philadelphia, PA
In honor of Dinah's 1776 manumission, or freedom from slavery, join us at Stenton for the 3rd annual Dinah Day. The day will begin with a libation in memory of Dinah and those enslaved at Stenton at 1 PM, followed by a lecture by Stenton Curator Laura Keim about the history of slavery at Stenton. M…
Saturday, April 26 2025
1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Fiber Arts Workshop - Second Saturday
Fiber Arts Workshop - Second Saturday
Philadelphia, PA
Join Stenton and Mama Carla on May 10th for a Second Saturday afternoon of guided quilting and embroidery for all skill levels or bring your own project to work on alongside your neighbors. FREE Stenton house tours are also available on the hour from 12:00 - 4:00pm every Second Saturday, from May…
Saturday, May 10 2025
12:00 PM
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4:00 PM
The Stenton Egg Hunt
The Stenton Egg Hunt
Philadelphia, PA
Join us on Saturday, April 12th for family-friendly fun at Stenton Museum! Event includes egg hunt, crafts, and face painting! The Egg Hunt begins promptly at 1:00 PM. The site is open from 1:00PM - 3:00 PM for crafts, face painting, and refreshments. EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE! Event is free; donatio…
Saturday, April 12 2025
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
“Oceans of Kin: The Power and Promise of 18th Century Atlantic Genealogies” book talk with Karin Wulf
“Oceans of Kin: The Power and Promise of 18th Century Atlantic Genealogies” book talk with Karin Wulf
Philadelphia, PA
Gathering, researching, and narrating genealogy sounds like a modern activity, but in the 18th century genealogy mattered a great deal-- to individuals and families, and for governments and other institutions. Taking as an example the extended Lloyd family, including Norrises and Logans, this talk …
Wednesday, March 19 2025
5:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Stenton Landscape Volunteer Days
Stenton Landscape Volunteer Days
Philadelphia, PA
Volunteer alongside a PA Master Naturalist to remove invasive plants and improve wildlife habitat at Stenton Museum. Spring landscape volunteer days are as follows: Saturday, March 22nd, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM Saturday, April 5th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CANCELLED - Friday, April 25th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM -…
Sat, Mar 22 2025
9:00 AM
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Sat, May 17 2025
12:00 PM