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4th of July Ice Cream Social, Reading of the Declaration, and Dance Demonstration
Join us as we traverse 1776 through the turn of the 20th century in celebration of freedom and independence. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was held on July 8, 1776, and our colonial dressed volunteers will follow suit by reenacting this reading. Independence Day became a Federal holiday in 1870 and lead to the rise of celebrations that included picnics and ice cream socials. The Tapestry Historic Dance Ensemble, in late 19th century costumes, will be…
Find out more »Living History Sunday
Join us for a day of colonial activities and fun! Kids can participate in a colonial school, learn proper etiquette, play colonial games, try on colonial clothing, see a hearth cooking demonstration, and learn about spinning, needlework, and carding wool. Tours of the historic Keith House will also be available at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 for $5/person (regularly $8 for adults and $6 for kids & seniors). Living History activities are outside and free.
Find out more »SOLD OUT – 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.
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: Courtship, Sex, and the Single Colonist
Learn about courtship and marriage in early America and how it differed between the upper and lower classes. Discover what happened to bastards, abandoned babes, and orphans, and what was done at the end of life. Speaker Sue Johnston grew up in Germantown and has a Doctorate of Science in Biology and Secondary Science Education. She taught science in Upper Dublin and Souderton School Districts, and at Germantown Academy, Temple, Chestnut Hill and Gwynedd Mercy Colleges. She was affectionately know…
Find out more »A Walk Among the Graeme Ghosts
Step inside the ghost story, and survive... A Walk Among the Graeme Ghosts. You've heard Graeme Park's classic ghost stories from our volunteers and ghost hunters in year's past. This year, experience a first-of-its-kind immersive theater program that sends you into Graeme Park's haunted halls, alone with the spirits - both vengeful and benevolent. Arrive early to enjoy fireside stories that will give you clues to the spirit activity you will see first hand. Then, muster your courage to explore…
Find out more »Mini Paranormal Investigation
Join Olde City Paranormal for a mini paranormal investigation in the Keith House at Graeme Park - long rumored to be Horsham's most haunted house. Groups of 10-12 people will station themselves around the house with a professional investigator who will walk them through various investigation techniques and equipment while trying to contact the Graeme Park spirits. Groups will rotate so you'll have the opportunity to investigate all areas of the house. Approximately one hour beginning at 10 p.m. Tickets…
Find out more »A Walk Among the Graeme Ghosts
Step inside the ghost story, and survive... A Walk Among the Graeme Ghosts. You've heard Graeme Park's classic ghost stories from our volunteers and ghost hunters in year's past. This year, experience a first-of-its-kind immersive theater program that sends you into Graeme Park's haunted halls, alone with the spirits - both vengeful and benevolent. Arrive early to enjoy fireside stories that will give you clues to the spirit activity you will see first hand. Then, muster your courage to explore…
Find out more »Mini Paranormal Investigation
Join Olde City Paranormal for a mini paranormal investigation in the Keith House at Graeme Park - long rumored to be Horsham's most haunted house. Groups of 10-12 people will station themselves around the house with a professional investigator who will walk them through various investigation techniques and equipment while trying to contact the Graeme Park spirits. Groups will rotate so you'll have the opportunity to investigate all areas of the house. Approximately one hour beginning at 10 p.m. Tickets…
Find out more »Paranormal Investigation at Graeme Park
Join the investigators from Olde City Paranormal for a lengthier investigation of the Keith House at Graeme Park – long rumored to be Horsham’s most haunted house. Groups of 12 will spend time on each floor of the Keith House, in the summer kitchen, barn, and (weather permitting) on the grounds learning about and using various paranormal investigation techniques and equipment to see what they can pick up. You're welcome to bring your own equipment or share what OCP brings…
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