Intended for adults Join us for the second lecture in a series of three presentations on Sesqui! Greed, Graft, and the Forgotten World's Fair of 1926 by local historian Thomas Keels in commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. The story of how the Women's Committee created the popular High Street of 1776, a recreation of Federal-era […]
PLEASE NOTE: This is an OFF-SITE program which will take place at the following location: Farm, Home, & Youth Complex ("4H Building") 1015 Bridge Rd Collegeville, PA 19426 George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin are all familiar names. BUT WHAT ABOUT Edward Hector, Mercy Otis Warren, Nancy Ward “Nanyehi?” Discover how African Americans, women, and […]
For students entering grades 7-12. Can your party survive the Oregon Trail? Join in for this Oregon Trail live action simulation to see if you and your comrades have what it takes to live through the historic trail. Please register for one starting time slot, only. Part of Huntingdon Valley Library's America 250 series.
For students entering grades 7-12. Can your party survive the Oregon Trail? Join in for this Oregon Trail live action simulation to see if you and your comrades have what it takes to live through the historic trail. Please register for one starting time slot, only. Part of Huntingdon Valley Library's America 250 series.
Intended for adults Join us for the third lecture in a series of three presentations on Sesqui! Greed, Graft, and the Forgotten World's Fair of 1926 by local historian Thomas Keels in commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. Discover the contributions of Philadelphia's African Americans, Jews, and Catholics to the celebration of America's 150th birthday, despite […]
Intended for adults Join us for this presentation from Chris Janczuk from the Daughters of the American Revolution Registration open at 6:30 PM Thursday, July 2, 2026
Intended for Adults Woman's Club of Royersford presents Celebrate America Book Club, a monthly book club exploring the women who build America (1776-Present)! As we approach the nation's 250th anniversary, we're diving into the untold stories of the women who shaped the United States from 1776 to today. From revolutionary printers and abolitionists to modern-day […]
Intended for all ages! Think you know Philadelphia? Test your Philly facts at our trivia night! Plus, we'll have Philly favs like soft pretzels, Tastycakes, and water ice.
Do not throw away your shot to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a free showing of the musical Hamilton (PG-13; 2020). Watch Alexander Hamilton (played by Lin-Manuel Miranda) and a rousing cast of founders as they form a new nation. This filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, […]
Intended for children of all ages. Stop by the library to build with a variety of building materials big and small. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation, we invited you to build some of our well known national monuments. All ages and abilities are welcome. This program is especially good for Autistic individuals […]
Intended for ages 4 - 12 and their families The show depicts the arduous life of early America as well as the revelry. Though days of rest and merriment are few, today is the day of the Colonial Faire. Help indentured servant Katie Cotswold finish her chores so all may skip off to the faire. […]
Intended for ages 6 to 12. Learn about the Daughters of Liberty spinning bees and weaving bees. Make a small woven hanging. Participants can take home a small wooden weaving frame. Registration required and opens Sunday, July 19 at 9 am