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The “Dead” of Winter – An Historical Séance
It's the dead of winter, 1919, and you're invited to join us for a theatrical, historically-based séance in the spooky, candlelit parlor of the Keith House at Graeme Park. The experience will be conducted in the style of an early 20th century séance when “mediums” and “psychics” took advantage of those for whom death was a very near experience, perhaps having recently lost loved ones in the 1918 flu pandemic or the first World War, by using trickery and magic…
Find out more »Volunteer Recruitment & Information Session
Do you have a passion for history? An interest in getting involved in the community? A desire to meet new people? Maybe you’d like to become a Graeme Park volunteer! Whether you want to give tours, help with event planning and execution, or perform light maintenance and grounds keeping duties, we might be a good fit for you. One special need we have is for someone to plant and maintain our small kitchen garden by keeping up with regular watering…
Find out more »Pennsylvania’s Birthday – Free Open House
Join the Friends of Graeme Park as we celebrate the founding of Pennsylvania with a FREE tour of the Keith House. This annual statewide event commemorates the granting of the Pennsylvania Charter to William Penn and many of the historic sites along the Trails of History are open for free tours. House opens at 12 noon and last admission is at 3 pm. First 100 visitors receive a free cupcake.
Find out more »Tea with Louisa May Alcott
You know Louisa May Alcott as the author of the beloved young adult novel, Little Women. Although she immortalized her family's life in Massachusetts in her writing, she was born in Pennsylvania, just miles from Graeme Park. Join her in 1868 as she visits her birth state on an author's speaking tour, on the heels of the surprise success of part one of her most successful work to date, Little Women: or Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. The program will…
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: Clara in a Time of War
In a terrible time of war, one woman must fight for what she holds dear… Pennsylvania, 1777: War rages on in the American Colonies. With her husband off in the fight, Clara Fletcher is trying to survive on her Chester County farm. Danger lurks near and far. The future is uncertain. Then one day a wounded stranger appears in her carriage house, and he might not be what he seems. As Clara and her good friend nurse the man back…
Find out more »Wedding Open House
Tour Graeme Park and learn about our wedding packages. Vendors will also be available to give you information on rentals, gowns, flowers, catering and more. Sign up HERE.
Find out more »Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Bring a picnic lunch and join us for some summertime snacks, reading of the Declaration of Independence, and some 4th of July trivia, followed by a free walk-through tour of the Keith House. Kids (and adults) can try their hand at writing with a quill pen just like the signers of the Declaration! Park opens at 11:30, reading begins at 12 noon, with other activities to follow. House will be open from approximately 12:30 (whenever trivia ends) until 2:30. Donations…
Find out more »Living History Sunday: School Days
Join us for a Living History Sunday on Colonial Schooling. Hands on activities for kids as they learn about how and what children in the 18th century learned in school, play colonial games, and write with a quill pen. Living History is free, tours of the Keith House are optional and are $8 for 19-59 year-olds and $6 for 6-18 year-olds and 60+.
Find out more »The “Dead” of Summer
It’s the dead of summer, 1919, and you’re invited to join us for a theatrical, historically-based séance in the spooky, candlelit parlor of the Keith House at Graeme Park. The experience will be conducted in the style of an early 20th century séance when “mediums” and “psychics” took advantage of those for whom death was a very near experience, perhaps having recently lost loved ones in the 1918 flu pandemic or the first World War, by using trickery and magic…
Find out more »Annual Meeting of the Friends of Graeme Park & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Join us for the Annual Membership Meeting of the Friends of Graeme Park. Election and voting information to come. Following the Annual Membership Meeting, Members and volunteers and their families are invited to join us for a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Details to come.
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