What’s Happening In Delco
From cultural celebrations to educational workshops, thrilling performances to community gatherings - events sure to inspire and entertain.
Looking to spark your child’s curiosity about the outdoors? Join us for Family Explorers: What Lives at the Arboretum? This program invites families to explore nature using their senses to uncover its secrets. Each month, we’ll head outdoors to discover a different seasonal theme, searching for plants, animals, and other natural wonders that bring the Arboretum to […]
Come visit the cabins and The Swedish Colonial Society History Gallery and bring your questions about the New Sweden colony! We have volunteers who are here to also show and talk about the cabins. Governor Printz Park 200 W 2nd St, Taylor Avenue, Essington, PA 19029
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Chanticleer before the season officially begins. The garden will be open for select days this winter so you can see what our horticulturists are working on and catch the early signs of spring. Open 11 am – 4 pm: February 7th, 11th, and 14th March 7th, 11th, and […]
Guided tours of the 1704 Grist Mill: Wednesday-Friday at2pm; Sat. & Sun. 1pm While the Mill is not currently operational, visitors on guided tours will get a rare opportunity to see the process of building a new waterwheel and waterbox. Visitors must be on a guided tour to go inside the Grist Mill. Guided tours […]
An informative, guided, two-hour hike that takes you through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. These walks are designed for individuals with a passion for plants, their role in ecology, or those looking to learn more. Although the focus is on plants, we will talk about whatever we might see while we are out! In the […]
Celebrate the start of spring at Brandywine Battlefield Park! This free event opens Brandywine Battlefield Park’s season and marks the anniversary of Pennsylvania’s founding. Guests can meet historical interpreters, explore the museum, watch a short film about the Battle of Brandywine, and join guided tours of Washington's Headquarters
Guided tours of the 1704 Grist Mill: Wednesday-Friday at2pm; Sat. & Sun. 1pm While the Mill is not currently operational, visitors on guided tours will get a rare opportunity to see the process of building a new waterwheel and waterbox. Visitors must be on a guided tour to go inside the Grist Mill. Guided tours […]
FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG ARTISTS AGES 12-17 Gather, make, and learn to use artist-quality charcoal crafted from local materials! While you wait for your charcoal to bake, learn the basic techniques of using charcoal by drawing a nature-inspired piece, step-by-step. About your instructor: Tyler Arboretum Lead Educator Erin Conway has made all the mistakes crafting and using charcoal, so you don’t have […]
Delaware County Historical Society offers a fascinating look into the County's rich past. Explore engaging exhibits, local artifacts, and well-curated displays that bring Delaware County’s stories to life. The knowledgeable staff and welcoming atmosphere make it perfect for history buffs, families, and curious visitors alike. It’s a meaningful way to connect with the community’s heritage.
Delaware County Historical Society offers a fascinating look into the County's rich past. Explore engaging exhibits, local artifacts, and well-curated displays that bring Delaware County’s stories to life. The knowledgeable staff and welcoming atmosphere make it perfect for history buffs, families, and curious visitors alike. It’s a meaningful way to connect with the community’s heritage.
Explore the vital role of blacksmiths in the ‘everyday revolution’ moving beyond the battlefield to the essential tools and hardware that kept colonial farms and households running during the conflict. Participants will step up to the forge and gain hands-on experience and a final take home project under the instruction of the Farmstead’s experienced blacksmiths. […]
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Chanticleer before the season officially begins. The garden will be open for select days this winter so you can see what our horticulturists are working on and catch the early signs of spring. Open 11 am – 4 pm: February 7th, 11th, and 14th March 7th, 11th, and […]
