On July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read on in Philadelphia, outside Independence Hall, for the first time to a large public gathering. Within days and weeks, similar readings were held across the state and around the colonies informing them that they had become "free and independent states". Join us 250 years later […]
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 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 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
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 […]
Join us in the Community Room of the Conshohocken Free Library as we discuss Walter Issacson's "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written". In this 2026 release, Issacson dissects the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence. This founding document was adopted on July 4, 1776 as a press release for the Continental Army, announcing their intention […]
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 […]