Calendar
2010
SPRING & SUMMER
Annual
Meeting of the Historical Society—Sunday, April 11th, 4 pm
Open to all members, the annual meeting includes a speaker of note
on architectural or preservation issues, election of the Board Directors,
yearly review of programs and accomplishments, and goal setting
for the coming year. FREE.
This
year's speaker is Tom Keels on his new book Wicked Philadelphia,
Sin in the City of Brotherly Love.
Derby Day Garden Party - Saturday, May 1st
A fund-raising event to support the programs and mission of the
Historical Society. Enjoy an evening of hors d'oeuvres and good
cheer in a fabulous private home with chances to Win, Place and
Show in our own Kentucky Derby competition. Historical Society members
receive a $25 discount on general admission tickets ($100 for non-members,
$75 for members)
Anniversary
Society recognition—late May/early June
Anniversary Society members ($1200 or more) will enjoy the rare
treat of a private tour of Louis Kahn's Esherick house followed
by a wine and cheese reception.
Chestnut
Hill Book Festival—Friday, July 9th
The Historical Society will again host an author panel as part of
the Chestnut Hill Book Festival. This event is FREE for Members.
Don't miss out—last year's event sold out!
FALL & WINTER
President's Reception—Sunday,
October 24th
Held in a private home, an annual event to thank our members of
$250 (Sustainer) or more.
Preservation Potpourri—Saturday,
December 4th
Always spectacular, Preservation Potpourri is the Historical Society's
largest annual fund raising event held in one of our area showcase
homes. Kick off the holiday season with a glamorous evening of cocktails,
buffet dinner, dancing, and silent auction. Member discount.
Plus,
don't miss our much loved walking tours, offered at various times
throughout the year, as well as our bi-weekly articles in the Chestnut
Hill Local. Call the Historical Society for details (215-247-0417). |
Other
Events
of Interest
Our
friends at the Preservation
Alliance for Greater Philadelphia are offering several events
of interest to owners of older homes this spring.
OLD
HOUSE FAIR
Saturday April 3, 9am-5pm
Germantown Friends School
31 W. Coulter St., Philadelphia
details
SPRING
2010 WORKSHOPS
Lecture
Workshops in Kensington
All Kensington workshops start at 6:30pm
Coral
Street Arts House, 2446 Coral Street
Energy
Efficiency in Older Houses
Wednesday, April 14
Wood Window Maintenance
and Repair
Wednesday, April 21
Flat Roofs: Repair, Maintenance and Replacement
Wednesday, April 28
Masonry and Pointing
Wednesday, May 5
“Hands
On” Workshops at
Historic RittenhouseTown
All Historic RittenhouseTown workshops start at 6:30pm
206 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia
Directions
Wood
Repairs
Thursday, April 15
Paints and Painting
Thursday, April 22
Exterior Masonry
Thursday, April 29
Repairing Wood Windows
Thursday, May 6
For
more information about the program contact: Patrick Hauck at 215
546-1146 x4 or by e-mail
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