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Historic Germantown

Movie Night "My Slave Sister Myself"

Philadelphia, PA EDT
Join us for a FREE screening of the award winning documentary, "My Slave Sister Myself". This film was written, produced & directed by Gwen Ragsdale, Executive Director, Lest We Forget Slavery Museum.

J. Gordon Baugh's A Souvenir of Germantown: Walking Tour

Philadelphia, PA EDT
J. Gordon Baugh's A Souvenir of Germantown (1913): Documenting the Early 20th Century Black Business and Civic Community in Philadelphia
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Past Events

Music Alive: Odean Pope Quartet

Music Alive: Odean Pope Quartet

Philadelphia, PA
The Show Must Go On! Due to inclement weather, the concert will now be taking place indoors in our main museum gallery space. Seating is provided. Original Arrangements and an Oral History of the John Coltrane era of Philadelphia Jazz The performance will take place at Historic Germantown, locate…
Saturday, September 28 2024 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

From Enslavement to Abolition

From Enslavement to Abolition

Philadelphia, PA
General Admission : Ages 8 and up Transportation Included via Charter Bus : Pick-Up and Drop-Off at the Philadelphia Convention Center; Tour 1 Pick-Up at 8:30am & Drop-Off at 12:30pm / Tour 2 Pick-Up at 1:00pm & Drop-Off at 5:00pm Refreshments Included Explore the history of the abolitionist move…
Friday, August 16 2024 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Curator’s Choice: A Fleeting Display of Enduring Value [Member Event2]

Curator’s Choice: A Fleeting Display of Enduring Value [Member Event2]

Philadelphia, PA
As a supporter of Historic Germantown and the Germantown Historical Society you are invited to a special one-night display of artifacts, textiles, and documents drawn from the Society's extensive museum and archival collections.  Founded in 1900 as the Site and Relic Society of Germantown, the Germ…
Wednesday, May 15 2024 5:30 PM 7:00 PM

Words & Valour: The Lasting Impact of Black Writers & Black Veterans

Words & Valour: The Lasting Impact of Black Writers & Black Veterans

Philadelphia, PA
General Admission : Ages 8 and up Transportation Included via Charter Bus : Pick-Up and Drop-Off at the Philadelphia Convention Center; Pick-Up at 1:00pm & Drop-Off at 5:00pm Refreshments Included Take a guided tour to two remarkable one of a kind sites; the nations only museums dedicated to hono…
Thursday, August 15 2024 8:30 AM 12:30 PM

Music Alive: Paul Woznicki + Bobby Zankel and the Wonderful Sound Six

Music Alive: Paul Woznicki + Bobby Zankel and the Wonderful Sound Six

Philadelphia, PA
Thanks to support from the City of Philadelphia, this is now FREE to the public! August 10, Paul Woznicki & Bobby Zankel and the Wonderful Sound Six Modern Music for Keyboards, Synthesizers and more. Cosmic Ambience Jazz and Blues, Rooted in the Past and Future. Philadelphia History with “A Chan…
Saturday, August 10 2024 3:00 PM 6:00 PM

Historic Germantown Hall of Fame 2024

Historic Germantown Hall of Fame 2024

Philadelphia, PA
The 2024 Historic Germantown Hall of Fame will return to the elegant ballroom at the Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, June 7th, 2024.We will honor three extraordinary individuals whose contemporary contributions are uniquely intertwined with the history of the German Townshi…
Friday, June 7 2024 6:00 PM 9:00 PM

Music Alive: Saul Broudy

Music Alive: Saul Broudy

Philadelphia, PA
June 8, Saul Broudy Songs of the Dust Bowl, Woody Guthrie and Beyond. The performance will take place in the Historic Germantown courtyard, located at 5501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA  19144.  Show will begin at 4PM. Bring Your Own Picnic. Bring Your Own Chair or Blanket.  Songs of the Dust…
Saturday, June 8 2024 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

Music Alive: Rhenda Fearrington, Gloria Galante, Jim Dragoni

Music Alive: Rhenda Fearrington, Gloria Galante, Jim Dragoni

Philadelphia, PA
PAY WHAT YOU WISH! Donations accepted. September 14, Rhenda Fearrington, Gloria Galante, Jim Dragoni Songs and stories from the road by vocalist Rhenda Fearrington, Harpist Gloria Galante and Guitarist Jim Dragoni.  Stories and performances from the combined experiences playing with Roberta Flack…
Saturday, September 14 2024 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

The Stories of Black Women in Germantown

The Stories of Black Women in Germantown

Philadelphia, PA
General Admission : Ages 8 and up Transportation Included via Charter Bus : Pick-Up and Drop-Off at the Philadelphia Convention Center; Tour 1 Pick-Up at 8:30am & Drop-Off at 12:30pm / Tour 2 Pick-Up at 1:00pm & Drop-Off at 5:00pm Refreshments Included This special tour includes a stop at Stenton…
Saturday, August 17 2024 1:00 PM 5:00 PM

Revolution & Beyond: Remember Me to Market Square

Revolution & Beyond: Remember Me to Market Square

Philadelphia, PA
General Admission : Ages 8 and up Transportation Included via Charter Bus : Pick-Up and Drop-Off at the Philadelphia Convention Center; Pick-Up at 8:30am & Drop-Off at 12:30pm  Refreshments Included  This multi-site tour consists of a "behind the scenes" visit to the Deshler-Morris House, also kn…
Saturday, August 17 2024 8:30 AM 12:30 PM
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