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The Germantown Historical Society is excited to present Cardboard Genuis: The Architectural Marvels of Kambel Smith, on view from March 29, 2025 through June 29, 2025. The exhibition will feature
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The Germantown Historical Society is excited to present Cardboard Genuis: The Architectural Marvels of Kambel Smith, on view from March 29, 2025 through June 29, 2025. The exhibition will feature 11 works by Germantown-based self-taught artist Kambel Smith. Smith is known for his use of found materials, especially cardboard, in his intricate recreations of architectural landmarks. Smith, who “views his autism as a superpower,” creates these masterpieces entirely from memory, and often draws inspiration from the built environment around him in Philadelphia. His work has drawn recent attention from the art world, exhibiting in both solo and group shows and at art fairs nationally and internationally. Smith’s pieces have recently been acquired by the American Folk Art Museum, The West Collection, and private collectors.
This exhibition was produced in collaboration with Chris Byrne, Founder and Director of the Elaine De Kooning House (East Hampton, NY), where Smith previously held a residency, and Kambel and his family. The show will feature several models of Philadelphia landmarks, including Congregation Rodeph Shalom, the Chinatown arch, and Germantown’s Nugent Home.
The exhibit will be open from 12pm-4pm Thursdays thru Saturdays
This exhibition was produced in collaboration with Chris Byrne, Founder and Director of the Elaine De Kooning House (East Hampton, NY), where Smith previously held a residency, and Kambel and his family. The show will feature several models of Philadelphia landmarks, including Congregation Rodeph Shalom, the Chinatown arch, and Germantown’s Nugent Home.
The exhibit will be open from 12pm-4pm Thursdays thru Saturdays
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Historic Germantown's Green Space Stamp Rally is back for 2025! This year, the Stamp Rally takes visitors on a journey to 18 Northwest Philadelphia locations, from Grumblethorpe with its bountiful farms
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Historic Germantown's Green Space Stamp Rally is back for 2025!
This year, the Stamp Rally takes visitors on a journey to 18 Northwest Philadelphia locations, from Grumblethorpe with its bountiful farms and gardens to the well-curated Victorian Garden at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, along with the addition of Mt. Airy’s Allens Lane Art Center. The Stamp Rally gives visitors a fun and engaging way to connect with landmarks and history while earning prizes for collecting stamps.
Between April 19 and June 21, participants can pick up a FREE Stamp Rally booklet at Historic Germantown’s headquarters (5501 Germantown Avenue), open every Thursday through Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. Booklets can also be obtained by visiting any of the partner sites during each organization’s normal operating hours. Visitors can collect stamps at each of the participating locations and can also scan a QR code at each site to answer questions included in the Stamp Rally booklet.
Stamp Rally participants can visits sites on their own, or join a Stamp Rally Walk. Planned Stamp Rally Walk locations include the Awbury Arboretum on April 19th, Historic Fair Hill on May 3rd (Bilingual English/Spanish walk), Historic RittenhouseTown on May 9th, Cliveden on May 30th, and Allens Lane Art Center on June 6. For more information on walks, prizes, and other Stamp Rally details, visit the Stamp Rally page here.
This year, the Stamp Rally takes visitors on a journey to 18 Northwest Philadelphia locations, from Grumblethorpe with its bountiful farms and gardens to the well-curated Victorian Garden at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, along with the addition of Mt. Airy’s Allens Lane Art Center. The Stamp Rally gives visitors a fun and engaging way to connect with landmarks and history while earning prizes for collecting stamps.
Between April 19 and June 21, participants can pick up a FREE Stamp Rally booklet at Historic Germantown’s headquarters (5501 Germantown Avenue), open every Thursday through Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. Booklets can also be obtained by visiting any of the partner sites during each organization’s normal operating hours. Visitors can collect stamps at each of the participating locations and can also scan a QR code at each site to answer questions included in the Stamp Rally booklet.
Stamp Rally participants can visits sites on their own, or join a Stamp Rally Walk. Planned Stamp Rally Walk locations include the Awbury Arboretum on April 19th, Historic Fair Hill on May 3rd (Bilingual English/Spanish walk), Historic RittenhouseTown on May 9th, Cliveden on May 30th, and Allens Lane Art Center on June 6. For more information on walks, prizes, and other Stamp Rally details, visit the Stamp Rally page here.
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Month Long Event (April)
Location
Historic Germantown
5501 Germantown Avenue
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Part one of a 3-part Old House Care workshop series presented by West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) and hosted at Cliveden. WMAN's Historic Preservation Initiative champions the economic, environmental, and
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Part one of a 3-part Old House Care workshop series presented by West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) and hosted at Cliveden. WMAN's Historic Preservation Initiative champions the economic, environmental, and community benefits of saving our historic places.
Workshops and dates:
Masonry: Mortar and Brick Tuesday April 22nd, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Roofing Tuesday April 29th, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Electrical Systems in Historic Houses Tuesday May 6th, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Registration:
Online registration recommended as space is limited (click the "more info and registration" link below to register). A donation is suggested: $10 per workshop or $25 for all three classes.
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April 22, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Cliveden of the National Trust
6401 Germantown Avenue
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Join Dr. Gary Laderman as he explores the changing attitudes toward death and the dead in the first half of the 19th century. Our current exhibit at Cliveden, The Turmoil
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Join Dr. Gary Laderman as he explores the changing attitudes toward death and the dead in the first half of the 19th century. Our current exhibit at Cliveden, The Turmoil of Transition, explores the experiences of one household after the death of Benjamin Chew Jr in 1844.
Dr. Laderman is the Goodrich C. White Professor of American Religious History and Cultures at Emory University and author of numerous books including two on the history of death in America: The Sacred Remains: American Attitudes Toward Death, 1799-1883 (Yale University Press, 1996) and Rest in Peace: A Cultural History of Death and the Funeral Home in Twentieth-Century America (Oxford University Press, 2003).
Dr. Laderman is the Goodrich C. White Professor of American Religious History and Cultures at Emory University and author of numerous books including two on the history of death in America: The Sacred Remains: American Attitudes Toward Death, 1799-1883 (Yale University Press, 1996) and Rest in Peace: A Cultural History of Death and the Funeral Home in Twentieth-Century America (Oxford University Press, 2003).
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Time
April 24, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Cliveden of the National Trust
6401 Germantown Avenue
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fri25apr9:00 amfri12:00 pmStenton Landscape Volunteer DayStenton, 4601 N 18th St9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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, April 5th, 9:00 AM - 2:00
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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, April 5th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday, April 25th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 17th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for just one day or as many days as you'd like!
No experience is required. Gloves, tools, and snacks will be provided. Please bring water and dress for the weather.
Time
April 25, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Stenton
4601 N 18th St
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Celebrate the joy and power of literacy! Special Guests include: Imagine More Story Adventures, Papermaking, Philly Goat Project, Tree House Books, Reach Out & Read, and more! (rain date May
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Celebrate the joy and power of literacy! Special Guests include: Imagine More Story Adventures, Papermaking, Philly Goat Project, Tree House Books, Reach Out & Read, and more! (rain date May 10th)
Time
April 26, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Historic Fair Hill
2901 Germantown Avenue
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sat26apr1:00 pmsat4:00 pmDinah DayStenton, 4601 N 18th St1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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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
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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. Meet storyteller Irma Gardner-Hammond to hear Dinah's story and take a Dinah tour of Stenton throughout the day.
Time
April 26, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Stenton
4601 N 18th St
Other Events
Event Details
Part one of a 3-part Old House Care workshop series presented by West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) and hosted at Cliveden. WMAN's Historic Preservation Initiative champions the economic, environmental, and
Event Details
Part one of a 3-part Old House Care workshop series presented by West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) and hosted at Cliveden. WMAN's Historic Preservation Initiative champions the economic, environmental, and community benefits of saving our historic places.
Workshops and dates:
Masonry: Mortar and Brick Tuesday April 22nd, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Roofing Tuesday April 29th, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Electrical Systems in Historic Houses Tuesday May 6th, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Registration:
Online registration recommended as space is limited (click the "more info and registration" link below to register). A donation is suggested: $10 per workshop or $25 for all three classes.
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Time
April 29, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Cliveden of the National Trust
6401 Germantown Avenue
Other Events
Event Details
The Germantown Historical Society is excited to present Cardboard Genuis: The Architectural Marvels of Kambel Smith, on view from March 29, 2025 through June 29, 2025. The exhibition will feature
Event Details
The Germantown Historical Society is excited to present Cardboard Genuis: The Architectural Marvels of Kambel Smith, on view from March 29, 2025 through June 29, 2025. The exhibition will feature 11 works by Germantown-based self-taught artist Kambel Smith. Smith is known for his use of found materials, especially cardboard, in his intricate recreations of architectural landmarks. Smith, who “views his autism as a superpower,” creates these masterpieces entirely from memory, and often draws inspiration from the built environment around him in Philadelphia. His work has drawn recent attention from the art world, exhibiting in both solo and group shows and at art fairs nationally and internationally. Smith’s pieces have recently been acquired by the American Folk Art Museum, The West Collection, and private collectors.
This exhibition was produced in collaboration with Chris Byrne, Founder and Director of the Elaine De Kooning House (East Hampton, NY), where Smith previously held a residency, and Kambel and his family. The show will feature several models of Philadelphia landmarks, including Congregation Rodeph Shalom, the Chinatown arch, and Germantown’s Nugent Home.
The exhibit will be open from 12pm-4pm Thursdays thru Saturdays
This exhibition was produced in collaboration with Chris Byrne, Founder and Director of the Elaine De Kooning House (East Hampton, NY), where Smith previously held a residency, and Kambel and his family. The show will feature several models of Philadelphia landmarks, including Congregation Rodeph Shalom, the Chinatown arch, and Germantown’s Nugent Home.
The exhibit will be open from 12pm-4pm Thursdays thru Saturdays
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Month Long Event (May)
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Historic Germantown's Green Space Stamp Rally is back for 2025! This year, the Stamp Rally takes visitors on a journey to 18 Northwest Philadelphia locations, from Grumblethorpe with its bountiful farms
Event Details
Historic Germantown's Green Space Stamp Rally is back for 2025!
This year, the Stamp Rally takes visitors on a journey to 18 Northwest Philadelphia locations, from Grumblethorpe with its bountiful farms and gardens to the well-curated Victorian Garden at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, along with the addition of Mt. Airy’s Allens Lane Art Center. The Stamp Rally gives visitors a fun and engaging way to connect with landmarks and history while earning prizes for collecting stamps.
Between April 19 and June 21, participants can pick up a FREE Stamp Rally booklet at Historic Germantown’s headquarters (5501 Germantown Avenue), open every Thursday through Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. Booklets can also be obtained by visiting any of the partner sites during each organization’s normal operating hours. Visitors can collect stamps at each of the participating locations and can also scan a QR code at each site to answer questions included in the Stamp Rally booklet.
Stamp Rally participants can visits sites on their own, or join a Stamp Rally Walk. Planned Stamp Rally Walk locations include the Awbury Arboretum on April 19th, Historic Fair Hill on May 3rd (Bilingual English/Spanish walk), Historic RittenhouseTown on May 9th, Cliveden on May 30th, and Allens Lane Art Center on June 6. For more information on walks, prizes, and other Stamp Rally details, visit the Stamp Rally page here.
This year, the Stamp Rally takes visitors on a journey to 18 Northwest Philadelphia locations, from Grumblethorpe with its bountiful farms and gardens to the well-curated Victorian Garden at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, along with the addition of Mt. Airy’s Allens Lane Art Center. The Stamp Rally gives visitors a fun and engaging way to connect with landmarks and history while earning prizes for collecting stamps.
Between April 19 and June 21, participants can pick up a FREE Stamp Rally booklet at Historic Germantown’s headquarters (5501 Germantown Avenue), open every Thursday through Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. Booklets can also be obtained by visiting any of the partner sites during each organization’s normal operating hours. Visitors can collect stamps at each of the participating locations and can also scan a QR code at each site to answer questions included in the Stamp Rally booklet.
Stamp Rally participants can visits sites on their own, or join a Stamp Rally Walk. Planned Stamp Rally Walk locations include the Awbury Arboretum on April 19th, Historic Fair Hill on May 3rd (Bilingual English/Spanish walk), Historic RittenhouseTown on May 9th, Cliveden on May 30th, and Allens Lane Art Center on June 6. For more information on walks, prizes, and other Stamp Rally details, visit the Stamp Rally page here.
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Time
Month Long Event (May)
Location
Historic Germantown
5501 Germantown Avenue
Other Events
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Authentic plants for your historic neighborhood.
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Authentic plants for your historic neighborhood.
Time
May 3, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Details
Part one of a 3-part Old House Care workshop series presented by West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) and hosted at Cliveden. WMAN's Historic Preservation Initiative champions the economic, environmental, and
Event Details
Part one of a 3-part Old House Care workshop series presented by West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) and hosted at Cliveden. WMAN's Historic Preservation Initiative champions the economic, environmental, and community benefits of saving our historic places.
Workshops and dates:
Masonry: Mortar and Brick Tuesday April 22nd, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Roofing Tuesday April 29th, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Electrical Systems in Historic Houses Tuesday May 6th, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Registration:
Online registration recommended as space is limited (click the "more info and registration" link below to register). A donation is suggested: $10 per workshop or $25 for all three classes.
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Time
May 6, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Cliveden of the National Trust
6401 Germantown Avenue
Other Events
sat17may9:00 amsat12:00 pmStenton Landscape Volunteer DayStenton, 4601 N 18th St9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
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, April 5th, 9:00 AM - 2:00
Event Details
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, April 5th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday, April 25th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 17th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for just one day or as many days as you'd like!
No experience is required. Gloves, tools, and snacks will be provided. Please bring water and dress for the weather.
Time
May 17, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Stenton
4601 N 18th St
Other Events
sat24may11:00 amsat4:00 pmCelebration of the RosesWyck, 6026 Germantown Avenue11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Join us to Celebrate the Roses at Wyck with garden tours, lectures, vendors, and more!
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Join us to Celebrate the Roses at Wyck with garden tours, lectures, vendors, and more!
Time
May 24, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Wyck
6026 Germantown Avenue
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Event Details
Historic Germantown's Green Space Stamp Rally is back for 2025! This year, the Stamp Rally takes visitors on a journey to 18 Northwest Philadelphia locations, from Grumblethorpe with its bountiful farms
Event Details
Historic Germantown's Green Space Stamp Rally is back for 2025!
This year, the Stamp Rally takes visitors on a journey to 18 Northwest Philadelphia locations, from Grumblethorpe with its bountiful farms and gardens to the well-curated Victorian Garden at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, along with the addition of Mt. Airy’s Allens Lane Art Center. The Stamp Rally gives visitors a fun and engaging way to connect with landmarks and history while earning prizes for collecting stamps.
Between April 19 and June 21, participants can pick up a FREE Stamp Rally booklet at Historic Germantown’s headquarters (5501 Germantown Avenue), open every Thursday through Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. Booklets can also be obtained by visiting any of the partner sites during each organization’s normal operating hours. Visitors can collect stamps at each of the participating locations and can also scan a QR code at each site to answer questions included in the Stamp Rally booklet.
Stamp Rally participants can visits sites on their own, or join a Stamp Rally Walk. Planned Stamp Rally Walk locations include the Awbury Arboretum on April 19th, Historic Fair Hill on May 3rd (Bilingual English/Spanish walk), Historic RittenhouseTown on May 9th, Cliveden on May 30th, and Allens Lane Art Center on June 6. For more information on walks, prizes, and other Stamp Rally details, visit the Stamp Rally page here.
This year, the Stamp Rally takes visitors on a journey to 18 Northwest Philadelphia locations, from Grumblethorpe with its bountiful farms and gardens to the well-curated Victorian Garden at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, along with the addition of Mt. Airy’s Allens Lane Art Center. The Stamp Rally gives visitors a fun and engaging way to connect with landmarks and history while earning prizes for collecting stamps.
Between April 19 and June 21, participants can pick up a FREE Stamp Rally booklet at Historic Germantown’s headquarters (5501 Germantown Avenue), open every Thursday through Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. Booklets can also be obtained by visiting any of the partner sites during each organization’s normal operating hours. Visitors can collect stamps at each of the participating locations and can also scan a QR code at each site to answer questions included in the Stamp Rally booklet.
Stamp Rally participants can visits sites on their own, or join a Stamp Rally Walk. Planned Stamp Rally Walk locations include the Awbury Arboretum on April 19th, Historic Fair Hill on May 3rd (Bilingual English/Spanish walk), Historic RittenhouseTown on May 9th, Cliveden on May 30th, and Allens Lane Art Center on June 6. For more information on walks, prizes, and other Stamp Rally details, visit the Stamp Rally page here.
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Month Long Event (June)
Location
Historic Germantown
5501 Germantown Avenue
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