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Happy Birthday Pennsylvania!
Join the Friends of Graeme Park as we celebrate the founding of Pennsylvania with a free tour of the Keith House and FREE CUPCAKES (until we run out). This annual statewide event commemorates the granting of the Pennsylvania Charter to William Penn. Tours will be self-guided with a docent in each room to answer questions and tell you a bit of the history. The house opens at noon and last admission will be at 3 pm. Don’t forget we “spring…
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: The Underground Railroad
Join us and our speakers from the Kennett Underground Railroad Center to learn about abolitionists like Thomas Garrett, Isaac and Dinah Mendenhall, John and Hannah Cox, and Dr. Bartholomew Fussell — all of whom risked much for the cause of freedom. Their narratives feature accounts of freedom seekers who were often pursued by slave catchers, incidents of kidnapping, and extraordinary acts of bravery undertaken by those committed to securing their freedom. Central to these efforts was the Progressive Friends Meeting,…
Find out more »Mother’s Day Breakfast
Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day breakfast in the large event tent at Graeme Park! After your meal, enjoy a guided tour of the Keith House. Check-ins at 10 am and 10:30 am. Please note: high chairs and booster seats are NOT available, but please reserve a seat for any child requiring a chair. If your extended family is reserving through multiple parties, please let us know so we can seat you all together. $45 adults/teens (13+); $40 Members &…
Find out more »Free Father’s Day Tours for Men
We will be offering free tours for men 18 and older on Sunday, June 15 for Father’s Day at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 pm. Women are $8 and children 6-18 are $6. Pay at the door. No reservations needed.
Find out more »AMERICA 250: 4th of July Celebration & Reading of the Declaration
Join us as we celebrate 250 years of freedom and independence with a performance of the Star Spangled Banner and a reading of the Declaration of Independence by our colonial costumed reenactors. The Tapestry Historic Dance Ensemble will be demonstrating period dances and there will be free ice cream (while supplies last), and kids (or adults) can try their hand at writing with a quill pen just like Thomas Jefferson used when he penned the Declaration. The Keith House will…
Find out more »AMERICA 250: Tea with Betsy Ross
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration and the men and women who contributed to our founding, join us for afternoon tea with Betsy Ross! Join presenter Erin Agnew as she gives us a glimpse into the life of Betsy Ross as she made our first flag (or did she?). After the presentation enjoy a three-course afternoon tea. $30/person; $25/Members and early registrants (thru 7/26) Please note: We’ve switched our ticketing system to Zeffy, open exclusively to non-profits,…
Find out more »Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Members and volunteers (or interested volunteers) and their families are invited to join us for the Annual Meeting of the Friends of Graeme Park, followed by a volunteer appreciation dinner. Members in good standing will receive one vote per household on Board elections and bylaw changes if any (details to come). The dinner menu will be picnic/BBQ fare as in the past. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on August 30 at 4 pm.
Find out more »Witches’ Tea Party
You’ve been summoned! Gather your coven, dress in your best pointy hat and other witchy finery, and fly yourself out to Graeme Park for a Witches’ Tea Party and talk on the history and mysticism of Tarot. Sand-witches and delicacies will be served along with a selection of our finest brews. $35/person $30/early registration (thru September 6) Please note: We’ve switched our ticketing system to Zeffy, open exclusively to non-profits, and the good news is they charge ZERO fees, so…
Find out more »Haunted Storytime & Treats
Bring your 3-8 year-old kids out for a spooky, fun Halloween story, a few Halloween crafts, and a treat bag to fill with goodies. Costumes encouraged. $5/1st child $10/2 or more children living in the same household Please note: We’ve switched our ticketing system to Zeffy, open exclusively to non-profits, and the good news is they charge ZERO fees, so the ticket price you see is the price you will pay. They do ask for a “tip” to offset their…
Find out more »AMERICA 250: Lunch & Learn: The Revolutionary War in Bucks & Montgomery Counties
Join us and historian Michael Jesberger for a waffle breakfast, presentation on the Revolution as it happened here in our backyards, and a hot catered lunch. Details to follow. Enjoy a waffle breakfast, lecture on the the Revolution in Bucks & Montgomery counties, and a hot catered lunch, followed by a tour of the Keith House if you wish. Registration information to follow. $42/person $36/early registration (thru September 16) Please note: We’ve switched our ticketing system to Zeffy, open exclusively…
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