So Much To Do

Posted by Amy Killpatrick Fox on Friday, July 8, 2022
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So Much To Do
Looking out a window to a bright blue sky and down onto trees in a garden and several two-story brick historic buildings
View of the George Rapp Garden and buildings on the Cobblestone Street at Old Economy Village (photo via OEV Facebook page)

Here's what's Up Next in the coming weeks on the PA Trails of History (please note that schedules are subject to change, tickets/spaces sell out, etc.). It's always best to check the PHMC Events Calendar or with a specific site to make sure you have the most updated information.

Today, July 8

  • Learn at Lunchtime (virtual); 12:15-12:45 pm; The State Museum of PA
    • Dr. Robyn Underwood from Penn State Cooperative Extension will talk about the biology and behavior of honey bees. The program is free; please register to receive the Zoom link (Learn at Lunchtime registration).

Saturday, July 9

  • Car Cruise with Market Day and Book Sale (in-person); 10 am-4 pm; Bushy Run Battlefield
    • Classic and custom vehicles in the parking lot, vendors with handmade items and other wares, and a book sale in the Stone Room. Plus music, food and drink, and raffles (Car Cruise, etc. info).
  • Wildcatter Festival at Pithole (in-person); 10 am-4 pm; Historic Pithole
    • Come explore PA's legendary oil boomtown and enjoy guided tours, living history, and more. Tickets: $10 (age 18-61), $8 (age 62+), $5 (age 3-17) - Friends of Drake Well receive $2 discount on each ticket (Wildcatter Festival info).

Sunday, July 10

  • Living History Theatre (in-person); noon-4 pm; Pennsbury Manor
    • "The Germantown Protest" explores the beginnings of the anti-slavery movement among Quakers in the Philadelphia area. Presented at 12:15, 1:45, and 3:15 pm. Included in regular admission (Living History Theatre info).
  • The Funeral of Conrad Weiser (in-person); 2-3 pm; Conrad Weiser Homestead
    • This living history program will simulate the funeral of Conrad Weiser. Please bring lawn chairs for seating; there will be a canopy for shade (Conrad Weiser Homestead info).
  • Summer Concert Series (in-person); 2-4 pm; Old Economy Village
    • Baritone soloist David Hodge will perform, accompanied by David Crisci at the piano and the Reverend Rodney Smith on drums. The concert is free; $5 donation suggested. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating (Summer Concert Series info).

Tuesday, July 12

  • Garden Workshop Series (in-person); 10-11 am; Pennsbury Manor
    • Today's topic is Flower Arrangements. Open to ages 12 and up, cost is $20 per session. Registration is required; call 215/946-0400 (7/12 Workshop info).

Wednesday, July 13

  • Sensory Friendly Visit (in-person); 10 am-3 pm; PA Military Museum
    • Exhibit noises in the gallery will be turned off and the volume on the orientation video will be lowered (captions enabled). Standard admission rates apply. Please register for a timeslot in advance; you can pay when you arrive (July 13 visit registration).
  • Family Gallery Tour: PA Transportation (in-person); 11:30 am-12:30 pm; The State Museum of PA
    • Visit the museum's Transportation Gallery to learn about how transportation has changed over time. Included in regular admission (Gallery Tour info).

Thursday, July 14

  • Storytime in the Garden (in-person); 10-11 am; Pennsbury Manor
    • Enjoy a story with the gardener, then explore the grounds. Suggested for ages 4-8, but all are welcome. Cost is $3, which is a grounds pass; additional fee to tour the Manor House (Pennsbury Storytime info).
  • Curiosity Kids (in-person); 11:30 am-12:30 pm; The State Museum of PA
    • Visit Nature Lab to find out how density impacts the ability of an object to sink or float. For kids in grades K-2 and included in regular admission. Space is limited; please sign up at the Ground Floor Info Desk when you arrive (Curiosity Kids info).
  • PHMC Virtual Collections Showcase; 7-8 pm
    • This month's theme is Crime & Punishment. Five panelists will present objects/stories, then the audience gets to vote on their favorite or the one they think best relates to the theme. The program is free; please register to receive the Zoom link (Virtual Showcase registration).

Advance Tickets or Registrations

  • Hidden Sounds Musical Program (in-person); Saturday, July 16, 2-4 pm; Old Economy Village
    • In partnership with the Harmony Museum, OEV presents a look at Harmonist music and examples recorded by Grammy-winning cellist Eugene Friesen in the Harmonist wine cellar in Harmony, PA. The program is free, but space is limited (Hidden Sounds info and registration).
  • The Dead of Summer (in-person); Saturday, July 16, 6-8 pm; Graeme Park
    • This program includes a reenactment of an early 20th-century spiritualist seance and a discussion of the history of such entertainments. Tickets are $20 per person; limit of 20 people each for 6 pm and 7:30 pm programs (Dead of Summer info and tickets).
  • Sensory Friendly Visit (in-person); Sunday, July 17, 10 am-noon; PA Military Museum
    • Exhibit noises in the gallery will be turned off and the volume on the orienation video will be lowered (captions always enabled). Standard admission rates apply. Please register for a timeslot in advance; you can pay when you arrive (July 17 visit registration).
  • Sensory Hours (in-person); Tuesday, July 19, 9-11 am; Railroad Museum of PA
    • Light, noise, and crowd levels will be reduced, and there will be some quiet spaces if you need a break. A few of the historic trains will be open, with staff on hand to answer questions. Advance tickets required (Sensory Hours info and tickets).
  • Garden Workshop Series (in-person); continuing Tuesdays, July 19-August 23, 10-11 am; Pennsbury Manor
    • Join Pennsbury's gardener to learn about 17th-century and modern gardening skills - a new topic each week. The workshops are open to visitors age 12 and older; cost is $20 per session. Registration is required; call 215/946-0400 to reserve your spot (Garden workshop dates and topics).
  • Drake Well Marathon and Half (in-person and virtual); Sunday, August 14; 7 am-?, Drake Well Museum & Park

Summer Camps on the Trails of History (in-person and virtual)

  • Pennsylvania Lumber Museum

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