Upcoming QVNA Events
Queen Village Shredding & E-Cycling Event
Join Rep. Mary Isaacson & Councilmember Mark Squilla for the Queen Village Shredding & E-Cycling Event! Service is free, with staff on-site to help with other state government services.
Nebinger Elementary School Annual Fundraiser
Join the Nebinger PTA for their annual fundraiser as they raise funds for JOY at Nebinger! There will be an open bar, great food, a DJ, and our auction with amazing items from local businesses and sponsors. This is a 21+ event. (Contact your babysitter! It’s time for the grown-ups to get joyful.)
Free From Fest
Free From Fest
Sunday, April 28 from 11–3pm | Old Pine Community Center
Free From Fest welcomes over thirty local vendors, including chefs, bakers, farmers and candy-makers! The full list of vendors is available at oldpinecommunitycenter.org/events.
As always, entry is free, though your non-perishable food donations are appreciated.
QVNA/BVNA Community & Police Meeting
Please join us for our joint community and police meeting, co-sponsored with Bella Vista Neighbors Association!
The meeting will be held in-person at the QVNA office (709 S. 5th Street).
PhilaLandmarks Plant Sale
PhilaLandmarks Plant Sale
Friday, May 3 from 10am–5pm and Saturday, May 4 from 10am–4pm | Hill-Physick House | 321 S. 4th St.
PhilaLandmarks and the Hill-Physick House Garden Committee are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Spring Plant Sale! This beloved neighborhood event directly supports the maintenance and operations of the Hill-Physick House.
We will have hand-selected herbs, house plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets available, as well as a variety of local artisans selling handcrafted wares to accompany your new plants and flowers. Information about the artisans to be announced at a later date.
PhilaLandmarks Plant Sale
PhilaLandmarks Plant Sale
Friday, May 3 from 10am–5pm and Saturday, May 4 from 10am–4pm | Hill-Physick House | 321 S. 4th St.
PhilaLandmarks and the Hill-Physick House Garden Committee are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Spring Plant Sale! This beloved neighborhood event directly supports the maintenance and operations of the Hill-Physick House.
We will have hand-selected herbs, house plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets available, as well as a variety of local artisans selling handcrafted wares to accompany your new plants and flowers. Information about the artisans to be announced at a later date.
Service and Sacrifice Screening and Fundraiser
Service and Sacrifice Screening and Fundraiser
Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30pm
Ritz Theater, 214 Walnut St
The Delancey Square Town Watch, along with law enforcement, city officials, business, and local civic organizations, cordially invites you to attend a FREE screening for the award-winning, short documentary film, Service and Sacrifice. Seating is limited so please RSVP to dstownwatch@gmail.com!
Mario Lanza Park Mulch-Fest!
From the Friends of Mario Lanza Park:
“Spring is in full swing, and it's time to spread a little love in our beautiful "pocket park!" We will clean out, weed and spread mulch in our main garden beds, spruce up the pathways and patio, and replace plantings t/o the park.
We will provide the tools, gloves, t-shirts, hand sanitizer and water - you provide your generous spirits, and the muscle :)
Coffee and tasty treats will be provided by our dear friends at Philadelphia Java Company.
Please register here!”
Jefferson Square Park Monthly Cleanup
Join us at Friends of Jefferson Square Park (FJSP) for our monthly clean up! Our clean ups are a great way to get to know your neighbors and make a positive, tangible difference in our community by creating our favorite spaces clean and enjoyable to all. We hope to see you there!
Yoga in the Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm!
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all!
Yoga in the Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm!
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all!
Jefferson Square Park Monthly Cleanup
Join us at Friends of Jefferson Square Park (FJSP) for our monthly clean up! Our clean ups are a great way to get to know your neighbors and make a positive, tangible difference in our community by creating our favorite spaces clean and enjoyable to all. We hope to see you there!
Yoga in the Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm!
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all!
Yoga in the Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm!
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all!
Yoga in the Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm!
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all!
Yoga in the Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm!
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all!
Yoga in the Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm!
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all!
Yoga in the Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm!
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all!
Yoga in the Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm!
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all!
Yoga in the Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm!
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all!
Yoga in the Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm!
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all!
Vigil Planning
Thursday, April 25 from 2–4pm | In-Person in the MacColl Room, First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. 21st St.
The second in a series on positive death and dying. Sponsored Doulas Russ Alexander and Annie Wilson, Sunset Companions. Register Here: Vigil Planning
Historic Tour of Annapolis
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experience-historic-annapolis-tickets-818941113917?aff=oddtdtcreator
April 25: Experience Historic Annapolis
Explore 18 th century Annapolis through the William Paca House & Garden and the Hammond-Harwood House. Like the Powel House, the William Paca House & Garden and the Hammond-Harwood House are prime examples of Georgian architecture and decorative arts, including a collection of Charles Wilson Peale paintings and a reconstructed 18 th century private garden. This special tour includes transportation, visits to both houses, lunch, and a unique behind the scenes preservation lecture by Michael Day about the restoration of The James Brice House, which is currently closed for public visitation.
On this tour you are not only supporting these sister sites in Maryland, you also are supporting
preservation at the Powel House
Itinerary
8:30 AM Leave Philadelphia
11:00 AM Tours of William Paca House & Garden and Hammond Harwood House
1:00 PM Lunch at Paca Garden
2:30 PM Preservation Talk with Michael Day
There will be free time after the talk to explore the neighborhood
4:30 PM Leave Annapolis
Tickets are $150. Purchase can be made online, over the phone at 215-925-2251, or by check to
PhilaLandmarks
321 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Memo: Annapolis
Captain Town Hall
Join neighbors to to voice your concerns about crime prevention, community issues and quality life issues, community resources.
Please reach out to Policing Team at 215 686-3030 with any questions or concerns.
Cider Making Workshop
Learn to make cider at Hale & True! Join us for our spring cider making workshop with Hale & True owner and cider maker, Kerry McKenzie.
This one-night, three-hour workshop is perfect for cider fans who want to learn more about the drink they love and those who want to get started cider making at home. The class is focused on learning how to make consistent, delicious cider and creating a solid foundation of cider making knowledge. We will also be tasting a variety of ciders!
In this workshop you will:
Learn about the history of cider, cider styles, and apple varieties
Learn step-by-step how to make high-quality cider at home
Start your own batch of cider with fresh-pressed, local PA apple juice
Enjoy a guided tasting of different cider styles with time for Q&A with the owners of Hale & True
We'll be picking up juice from our favorite local orchard for everyone to use as the base of your cider. We'll talk about the different varieties of local apples available, their characteristics, and history of cider making apples. Together, we will measure the sugar density of the fresh juice, then everyone will rehydrate and add yeast to their own gallon of fresh juice to begin the fermentation process.
Your ticket includes:
A glass of any Hale & True cider
A guided tasting of two additional cider styles from different regions
A one gallon carboy with airlock and stopper, with fresh juice and yeast, ready to ferment
A comprehensive cider making manual written by Hale & True
A shopping list with everything you need for a full at-home cider making setup
This course is scheduled for Tuesday, 4/23 at 6:00-9:00 pm. This is a small group course with a limited number of spots available. The cost is $175 for a single ticket, or $275 for a double ticket. With a double ticket, two people will make one batch of cider.
Real Philly History, Real Fast: The Backstory
"Real Philly History, Real Fast:
The Backstory"
With Local Historian Jim Murphy
Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm
In-Person in the MacColl Room,
First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. 21st St.
Register Here:
Open Studio at Brooke Lanier Fine Art
5th Anniversary Open Studio Celebration
Saturday, April 13th from 4-8 pm
Brooke Lanier Fine Art
820 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
5 years ago, Brooke Lanier Fine Art moved from Camac Street to Fabric Row. Come help us celebrate! Since her last open studio, Brooke has made a series of highly textured and detailed ceramic sculptures of ships that are tactile companions to her new paintings. This makes the work more accessible to people with visual disabilities, as well as creating a new way to engage with the art.
Her latest paintings chronicle rarely-seen details of the SS United States, America's Flagship, which is at risk of being evicted from its berth in South Philadelphia. She also has new paintings of the rudder of the Tallship Gazela, as well as other scenes.
For more information or to RSVP, visit the event page on our website. https://www.brookelanier.com/post/5th-anniversary-open-studio-celebration
Here's a direct link to the eventbrite RSVP. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooke-laniers-5th-anniversary-open-studio-celebration-tickets-866735538327?aff=oddtdtcreator
Instagram: @brookelanierfineart
Phone: (267) 329-9653
Compost is Fun for Everyone!
Join Bennett Compost and Everland to celebrate the Spring season!
Browse the sustainable offerings from Everland and shop local soil and compost from Bennett Compost. Bennett weekly collection customers can pick up their free compost (please sign up via customer portal).
Families can bring their little and big ones to learn about composting, visit Bennett’s red wigglers, color a spring picture and plant a seedling to take home. BYO transplant container. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Reach out to info@shopeverland.com for more info.
18th Century Chamber Music by the Ministers of Apollo
Experience 18th Century Chamber Music
Inside Pennsylvania’s Oldest Church
See the Ministers of Apollo perform at Gloria
Dei Church Sunday, April 7, at 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy “Rise Columbia: The Musical World of the Washingtons” featuring performers in authentically created clothing, cosmetics and hairstyles.
For information, go to: http://preserveoldswedes.org/ministers-of-apollo
Rex Manning Day Block Party
Enjoy an awesome block party full of free live music featuring King Azaz, Petrol, DiscoDisciple, Anna Copa Cobbana, and Danny + Tamberelli!
Queen Village Neighborhood Clean Up
QVNA 2024 Spring Cleanup
Saturday, April 6 from 12pm–2pm | Village-Wide!
Come out and help keep our community clean! The spring cleanup is a great time to work with neighbors, meet new friends, and plant the seeds for future projects and collaborations.
QVNA is also doing its spring fundraiser, so for a suggested donation amount of $50, you can receive your very own QVNA hat, trash grabber, trash bags, and recycling bin! Reach out to info@qvna.org to learn more about pickup.
Trash pickup points will be located at four points in the neighborhood, as shown below. The Streets Department will come to those corners at 3pm to pick up all trash bags, so please make sure to deposit your trash bags there!
Suplex Mania Block Party
Suplex Vintage Wrestling is proud to present “SuplexMania-The Block Party”!!
Saturday, April 6th (11am-6pm)we are shutting down our block and hosting a block party like you’ve never seen before!!
A day dedicated to the wrestling community we love featuring vintage vendor tables, @teremana tequila and @brokenskullbeer beer garden, food trucks and FREE wrestling featuring some of the best local and even global independent wrestlers!!
If that’s not enough, we are having a pop up shop with @westsidegunn for the greatest 4th Rope merch drop to date!!
This is without a doubt the can’t miss Wrestlemania event for the entire weekend!! Tag your friends, change your schedule and meet us on South Street for the greatest wrestling block party of all time!!
Jefferson Square Park Monthly Cleanup
Join neighbors at Friends of Jefferson Square Park (FJSP) for their monthly clean up! Their clean ups are a great way to get to know your neighbors and make a positive, tangible difference in our community by creating our favorite spaces clean and enjoyable to all. We hope to see you there!
Jesus Christ Superstar! at Gloria Dei Church
Check out the iconic 1-man performance of Jesus Christ Superstar at Gloria Dei Church! The event is next Friday, April 6. Doors are at 7pm, with the performance starting at 8. Tickets can be purchased in advance here.
QVNA/BVNA Community & Police Meeting
Please join us for our joint community and police meeting, co-sponsored with Bella Vista Neighbors Association!
The meeting will be held in-person at the QVNA office (709 S. 5th Street).
91st Annual South St Easter Promenade!
The 91st Easter Promenade will be strutting down South Street on Sunday, March 31st!
Hop on over to South Street for the 91st Annual Easter Promenade on Sunday, March 31st! This popular Easter tradition is free, family-friendly, bunny-positive, and overflowing with fantastic fashion!
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE bunny ears!
FREE Frankford Candy goodies for Best Dressed Contest participants!
Best Dressed Contest with FREE professional photographer!
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Cotton Tail & star-studded guests!
Mini #SouthStreetEggHunt!
Save the date, and stay tuned for exciting announcements including judges, Philly mascots, community members, and neighborhood celebrities!
This event would not be possible without the support of SSHD’s 400+ small businesses, as well as sponsors Frankford Candy, TargetPark USA, and Carr & Duff! Additional thanks to our community partners: Federal Donuts, Philadelphia Union, Popcorn for the People, Specialty USA, Spread Bagelry, and Woolly Mammoth!
How To Have A Conversation That Matters
Join Penn’s Village and Home Instead for the first in a series on positive death and dying with Sunset Companions.
QVNA/PBA Community Street Safety Meeting
Learn how we can work together to make our streets safer for walking, biking, rolling, and driving. First District Councilmember, Mark Squilla, will also answer questions about how the process works to implement solutions.
Paper Shredding + E-Waste Event
Join State Senator Nikil Saval & State Representative Ben Waxman, along with Friends of Cianfrani Park & Friends of Palumbo Park, for the annual Paper Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Event!
Folks will be gathering at Cianfrani Park at the corner of 8th and Fitzwater Streets. Please see what to bring and what is not accepted here. We hope to see you there!
Headhouse Farmer's Market
Headhouse Farmers Market
When: Every Sunday, 10am – 1pm
Where: Headhouse Shambles, 2nd & Pine Streets
Established in 2007, this market is located in the historic Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Featuring nearly 50 rotating vendors, Headhouse is one of The Food Trust’s largest farmers markets. Beyond the abundance of fresh produce, you can also find a great selection of locally prepared foods and artisanal goods such as soups, candles, ice cream, coffee and wine.
Check out the full list of vendors on The Food Trust’s website.
Follow the South Street Headhouse District on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more community events!
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Old Pine CC Quizzo Fundraiser
Flex your brainpower for a good cause! Tickets are on sale now for Old Pine Community Center’s Quizzo Fundraiser on Saturday, March 23rd! All proceeds support financial scholarships for their upcoming Summer in the City summer camp. The evening will feature two separate events for unique groups:
Family Quizzo (kids & adults) from 5:30-6:30pm with questions for the whole family. A mix of kids and adults required.
Friend Quizzo (21+ adults) from 7:30-9:00pm with general knowledge questions. A maximum of 6 players per team.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and prizes for the winning teams! Space is limited so recruit your team and get your tickets today! > https://oldpinecommunitycenter.org/events/
Media Preview Event at Independence Seaport Museum
You are invited to a special preview event for the Independence Seaport Museum’s new entryway and introductory gallery exhibition before it opens publicly. Hear from President & CEO Peter S. Seibert about the importance of these changes and see firsthand how not only the building but also the collections are now more accessible to the community.
The new introductory exhibition will showcase 150 gems fro the museum’s vast collections, including the likes of which have never been seen by visitors before, such as a signal book owned by Admiral Richard How of the Royal Navy from 1777. By opening these new door and new spaces we are sallowing great accessibility than ever before to the stories explored at the museum.
RSVP by Tuesday, March 19 to afurlong@phillyseaport.org
Community Captains Meeting
Upcoming Community Captains Meeting
Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30pm | QVNA Office, 709 S 5th Street
Please join us for our first Community Captains meeting on Tuesday, March 19! In an effort to increase communication and civic engagement across our neighborhoods, QVNA is partnering with Bella Vista Neighbors Association and the South Street Mini Station to roll out a “Community Captains” program (similar to Block Captains). Whether you’re passionate about monthly street cleanups, ensuring that your block stays safe for everyone, or organizing events with your neighbors, then being a Community Captain is for you! If you or somebody you know would be interested in participating, please email info@qvna.org to learn more.
St. Patrick's Day Pancake Brunch
St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Brunch at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’)
Sunday, March 17 from 11:30am–2:30pm | Riverside Hall at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
Join us for an all-you-can-eat pancakes, fruit, pastries, treats, juice, coffee & tea. $10 at the door, cash preferred, Venmo accepted. Acoustic Irish music from local artists and Irish dancers will be featured.
Another event hosted by our Sexton Sideshow! Sláinte!
Riverside Hall at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church
Columbus Blvd. & Christian St.
Headhouse Farmer's Market
Headhouse Farmers Market
When: Every Sunday, 10am – 1pm
Where: Headhouse Shambles, 2nd & Pine Streets
Established in 2007, this market is located in the historic Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Featuring nearly 50 rotating vendors, Headhouse is one of The Food Trust’s largest farmers markets. Beyond the abundance of fresh produce, you can also find a great selection of locally prepared foods and artisanal goods such as soups, candles, ice cream, coffee and wine.
Check out the full list of vendors on The Food Trust’s website.
Follow the South Street Headhouse District on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more community events!
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Out of the Western Isles: The Celtic Influence on Baroque Parlor Music
March 15: PhilaLandmarks Early Music Series Presents Makaris
“OUT OF THE WESTERN ISLES: the Celtic Influence on Baroque Parlor Music”
A celebration of the traditional music of Scotland and Ireland that captured the fancy of 17th and 18th-century continental Europe. Whether arranging dozens of songs for parlor performance, or incorporating Celtic rhythms and tonalities into their work in subtle ways, composers from Bach to Beethoven made use of the rich ethnomusicological outpouring of folk material from the western isles during these two centuries. Makaris shares this repertoire, alongside pieces by Scottish Baroque composers, traditional tunes, and beloved works by the famed 18th-century Irish harpist and bard, Turlough O’Carolan. Hailed as, “...a beautiful intersection of folk melodies and dance rhythms with the airy textures, refined gestures, and virtuosic asides of the Galant style” (Early Music America), Makaris brings together Baroque and folk musicians to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, HIP-style.
Simple Estate Planning is Not So Simple
Penn’s Village will host a program on “Simple Estate Planning Is Not So Simple”
With Bryan J. Adler Esq., CELA
Thursday, March 14, at 2:00 pm
via Zoom
To register and receive a zoom link, call 215-925-7333 or email info@pennsvillage.org.
Why attend?
"Estate planning is more than just deciding who to leave your assets to once you die.
It’s a comprehensive process that encompasses health care decisions, financial
management and maintaining a delicate balance between independence and security,”
says Justin Stivers, Esq., in a recent article in Kiplinger Personal Finance (Estate
Planning for Your Aging Parents: A Delicate Balance.
March Zoning Meeting
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March Zoning Meeting Cases
803 S. 4TH ST
VARIANCE REQUESTED TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL USE ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE
Applicant (Richard Van Duesen DBA OCF Realty) is asking for a zoning variance to allow for residential use on the first floor in an existing structure.
The Reason for Refusal states: In the CMX-2 and CMX-2.5 districts, in order to promote active uses at the street level, building must contain a use other than residential and other than parking along one hundred percent (100%) of ground floor frontage and within the first 30 ft. of building depth, measured from the building line. Whereas the proposed plan is for residential within first 30 feet of building depth and is prohibited.
775 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BOULEVARD
VARIANCE REQUESTED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) FLAT WALL SIGN WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION ACCESSORY TO WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE
The applicant (Dorann Matthews DBA Forman Sign Company) is asking for a variance for the installation of one (1) flat wall sign with static illumination accessory to wholesale distribution and storage - moving and storage facilities, size and location as shown on plans.
The Reason for Refusal states: Maximum height of flat wall signs should be the lower of the
roof line or second floor window sill whereas the height of the proposed wall sign is above the second floor window sill.
626 S FRONT ST
VARIANCE REQUESTED FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND THE ERECTION OF A (1) STORY REAR ADDITION WITH A ROOF DECK AND OFF-STREET PARKING AND A (2) STORY REAR ADDITION FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING
The applicant (Carl Massara) is requesting a variance for interior alterations to an existing structure and the erection of a (1) story rear addition with a roof deck and off-street parking and a (2) story rear addition for use as a single family household living, size and location as per plan application.
The permit cannot be issued because the proposal is not in compliance with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Code:
Required open area, 20%; Proposed - none
Required roof setback, 5 feet; Proposed - none
Proposed accessory parking: 2 spaces; none allowable
Traveling Museum Exhibit at Gloria Dei Church
How Drexel U. Will Loan Out Items From Philly’s Famed Atwater Kent Collection
Rosalind Remer reveals public access plans for Philadelphia History Museum treasures at Gloria Dei Church, 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 13
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26, 2024 –- Rosalind Remer will detail Drexel University’s plans to make treasures from the famous Atwater Kent Collection accessible to the public … without having a brick-and-mortar museum.
She’ll do this Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m. at Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church, 916 S. Swanson Street (Columbus Blvd. and Christian Street) in the Queen Village section of Philadelphia.
Admission is $10, which includes a drink ticket for a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Advance registration is highly recommended at www.preserveoldswedes.org/drexel
Remer, a senior official at Drexel, will describe what’s in the collection, how each piece from the former Philadelphia History Museum is being evaluated … and also discuss the university’s ambitious plans to loan items to area organizations.
Over 130,00 items are included
Notable pieces among the extraordinary collection’s 130,000 items are: the desk that George Washington used as President while in Philadelphia; a wampum belt reportedly given to William Penn after his treaty with the local Lenape Indians; a drinking glass owned by Benjamin Franklin; a hat worn by President Abraham Lincoln on the way to his first inauguration; and Philly champ Joe Frazier’s boxing gloves.
When money problems forced the 80-year-old history museum to close in 2018, Drexel stepped in at the city’s request.
Its mammoth task: to evaluate the collection’s historical value piece-by-piece, and design a way for this extraordinary collection of collections to remain accessible to the public – without opening a brick-and-mortar museum.
Remer will report on Drexel’s plans and progress in providing public access to the collection. In the past, she directed planning efforts for the National Constitution Center and was executive director of the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary; today, she also is chair of the board of managers of the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, the nonprofit owner of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Meet-and-Mingle Reception Afterward
Part of “Great Talks at Gloria Dei,” this program will take place inside the church sanctuary. A Meet-and-Mingle reception with the speaker will follow in nearby Riverside Hall. Attendance there is limited to 75 people. For a modest donation, you can sample delicious gourmet desserts paired with wine, coffee or tea at the reception.
This program is hosted by the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation. One hundred percent of the funds raised from this event will go toward the preservation of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and its graveyard.
Contact: Jim Murphy: Cell: 610-506-3024
Email: murfman1@comcast.net
BVNA/QVNA General Meeting ft. Councilmember Rue Landau
Save the date for QVNA's March joint community meeting with BVNA, as we welcome our guest speaker, At-Large Councilmember Rue Landau! We'll hear updates on the current legislative session followed by Q&A. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, March 13, 7pm | Palumbo Rec Center