Memory in Stone: Dinah Memorial Artist Talk
Memory in Stone: Dinah Memorial Artist Talk
Philadelphia, PA
Please join Dinah Memorial artist Karyn Olivier at Stenton Museum on Friday, February 2nd at 6pm to kick-off Black History Month and learn about Karyn’s design process and its evolution. Stay after Karyn’s conversation for a screening of “Remember My Name: Dinah’s Story” written by Robert Branch an…
Friday, February 2 2024
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
The Stenton Egg Hunt
The Stenton Egg Hunt
Philadelphia, PA
Join us on Saturday, March 23rd for family-friendly fun at Stenton Museum! Event includes egg hunt, natural egg dyeing, 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! Ev…
Saturday, March 23 2024
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Dinah Memorial Unveiling
Dinah Memorial Unveiling
Philadelphia, PA
Join Stenton on April 20th for the unveiling of the Dinah Memorial. PROGRAM Libation Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Remarks Poetry Reading Unveiling Reception & Museum Open House To learn more about Dinah, a once enslaved woman who lived and labored at Stenton in the 18th century, please visit w…
Saturday, April 20 2024
2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
A Glimpse into Dinah’s World: Revolutionary Black Philadelphia
A Glimpse into Dinah’s World: Revolutionary Black Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Join Stenton and Adrienne Whaley, Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Museum of the American Revolution, on Zoom on February 22nd at 6:30pm as we construct Philadelphia through the eyes of Dinah, a formerly enslaved woman who lived and labored at Stenton. Stories about Revolutiona…
Thursday, February 22 2024
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
"Black History in Philadelphia" Book Talk with Author Amy Cohen
"Black History in Philadelphia" Book Talk with Author Amy Cohen
Philadelphia, PA
In a vividly illustrated presentation, Amy Cohen, author of Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Enduring Legacy, will discuss the long and influential presence of African Americans in Philadelphia and how this history is reflected in monuments, markers, murals, and so forth. He…
Thursday, April 4 2024
12:30 PM
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1:30 PM
"As Good A Clock As Was Ever Made": The Clocks of David Rittenhouse by Don Fennimore
"As Good A Clock As Was Ever Made": The Clocks of David Rittenhouse by Don Fennimore
Philadelphia, PA
Join us at the NSCDA/PA Headquarters (1630 Latimer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) for refreshments at 5pm, followed by a book talk at 5:30pm with Don Fennimore. This lecture will present an overview of David Rittenhouse’s life, scientific accomplishments and legacy, with an emphasis on the clocks …
Wednesday, March 20 2024
5:00 PM
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7:00 PM