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Lunch & Learn: Mary Lincoln – Her Life with Lincoln
Mary Lincoln was the most talked about, and the most misunderstood, of all First Ladies. Was she a help, a partner, or a devil? Speaker Hugh Boyle will look at the sometimes stormy relationship with Mrs. Lincoln. Mr. Boyle is the President and Executive Director of the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library, co-founder of the Delaware Valley Civil War Round Table, and wrote an essay for the book The Lincoln Assassination Riddle. Enjoy a continental…
Find out more »Happy Hour with the Historian: Elizabeth Graeme’s Haunted Legacy
Join us for Happy Hour with the Historian, have a few beers or a glass of wine, and then listen to a lecture on the haunted history of Elizabeth Graeme. The speaker, Beth MacCausland, will present you with some of Elizabeth's story and the legends of her ghost that have "haunted" Graeme Park for over 200 years. $5 cover charge plus cash bar. We start pouring at 6 and the lecture begins at 7 pm. Cover charge is waived for…
Find out more »Living History Sunday: Colonial Medical Practices
Meet “Dr. Benjamin Rush” throughout the day and learn about Colonial medical practices in a presentation at 2 pm.
Find out more »Haunted Lantern Tours II – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Tour the Keith House at night with a guide and learn about the haunted history of Graeme Park! Ask any local what they know about Graeme Park and most will tell you it’s haunted! Our staff and volunteers have experienced many things over the years and we’ve had many paranormal investigators out to delve into the rumors. Your tour guide will tell you these stories as you explore the house together. Bring a small flashlight if you’d like.…
Find out more »Paranormal Investigation
Please join us for a paranormal investigation at historic Graeme Park hosted by Glenn Orwan III and Olde City Paranormal! You'll get the opportunity to learn about and experience first hand the tools in use by ghost hunters, and perhaps you'll capture some evidence of the paranormal! The cost for admission is $50.00 which includes the investigation, equipment seminar, and refreshments. For reservations to this event please contact Beth MacCausland at 215-915-9453 or via email at beth.maccausland@gmail.com
Find out more »Christmas in the Colonies
Join us for a candlelit holiday tour of the historic Keith House at Graeme Park. Carolers, The Tapestry Dancers and various costumed interpreters will be on hand to give you a taste of an 18th century Christmas. Tours are approximately every 20 minutes between 4 and 6:40. Refreshments, including beer tastings with Round Guys Brewery and hot mulled cider and wine with Hatboro Beverages will be offered. Christmas ornaments and other small gifts and stocking stuffers will be available in…
Find out more »Ladies Night: Gingerbread Houses – CANCELLED
Decorate a homemade, pre-constructed gingerbread house while enjoying light refreshments. Reserved event. Pricing to follow. Special members-only pricing.
Find out more »Charter Day
Free tours of the historic Keith House in honor of the founding of Pennsylvania.
Find out more »Happy Hour with the Historian: History of Craft Brewing
Join us on the lovely evening grounds of Graeme Park (indoors in cooler/inclement weather) for a few drinks, munchies, and 30-40 minute talk on a topic of historical interest. $5/cover charge; cash bar and food. No cover charge for members. Bar opens at 6 pm, lecture starts at 7 pm. Speaker Bill Moore of Lancaster Brewing Co. will speak about the upsurge in craft brewing and toss in some fun facts about beer over the years. Some of LBC’s products…
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: The Walking Purchase
In 1737 four Delaware Chiefs agreed to carry out an old deed which would allow the sons of William Penn to purchase as much land as a man could walk in a day and a half. The Chiefs assumed this would be about 40 miles. Instead James Logan, provincial secretary, hired runners to run on a path that had been prepared for them ahead of time, and the one runner to finish the course traveled 70 miles. The resulting loss…
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