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Christmas in the Colonies
Christmas in the colonies was celebrated differently, and sometimes not at all, by each ethnic group who settled here, bringing traditions from their homeland. Graeme Park was home to the Scottish Keith and Graeme families, Irish and German servants, enslaved workers, and later the Quaker Penroses. As you tour the rooms of the Keith House, costumed volunteers will present these different traditions to you – some you will recognize in our modern day celebrations or maybe you’ll discover something new…
Find out more »Free Open House for Educators
Educators are invited to join us on Sunday, February 25 between 1-3 pm for a free tour of the Keith House, light refreshments and information on what we can offer on a school tour. Please R.S.V.P. to 215-343-0965 so we have an idea of how many to expect and what time you think you'll come.
Find out more »Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Birthday!
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 Treason of Betsy Ross
Join us as author Wendy Long Stanley presents the subject of her newest book - Betsy Ross. The audience will travel through the well-known streets of historic Philadelphia, down some of its seedier alleyways, into taverns, workrooms, residences, and houses of worship as Stanley paints a picture of Betsy’s environment during the few years leading up to the Revolution. Betsy’s Quaker family, her militia-member husband, Loyalist friends, and the church clergy all have different reactions to the events which led…
Find out more »Free Tours of the Keith House
We will be offering free tours on Saturday, June 1 in honor of Horsham Day at 10 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm.
Find out more »Free Tours for Men
We will be offering free tours for men 18 and older on Sunday, June 16 for Father's Day at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 pm. Women are $8 and children 6-18 are $6.
Find out more »A Walk Among the Graeme Ghosts
SOLD OUT except for one ticket available at 9:15 Step inside the ghost story, and explore the haunted halls of Graeme Park. Over 300 years of spirits are active on the property, and as the veil thins between the spirit world and our own, the staff and volunteers cannot control the ghost activity on site. This year, we invite you to step inside the spirit realm. Join site staff and a hired medium to spend time in the museum after…
Find out more »S0LD 0UT – A Walk Among the Graeme Ghosts
Step inside the ghost story, and explore the haunted halls of Graeme Park. Over 300 years of spirits are active on the property, and as the veil thins between the spirit world and our own, the staff and volunteers cannot control the ghost activity on site. This year, we invite you to step inside the spirit realm. Join site staff and a hired medium to spend time in the museum after night fall. Maybe you can finally put the spirits…
Find out more »Christmas in the Colonies
Christmas in the colonies was celebrated differently, and sometimes not at all, by each ethnic group who settled here, bringing traditions from their homeland. Graeme Park was home to the Scottish Keith and Graeme families, Irish and German servants, enslaved workers, and later the Quaker Penroses. As you tour the rooms of the Keith House, costumed volunteers will present these different traditions to you – some you will recognize in our modern day celebrations or maybe you’ll discover something new…
Find out more »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…
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