Intended for adults Alex Robb, Interpretive Programs Specialist for Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County, will present on the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, a Continental Army unit tasked with protecting the life and belongings of General George Washington. The CICG is a fascinating microcosm of the Continental Army and offers valuable insights into both the […]
Intended for Adults Join us as author Aaron Sullivan discusses his book entitled The Disaffected: Britain’s Occupation of Philadelphia During the American Revolution. In his book, Sullivan explores the British occupation of Philadelphia, chronicling the experiences of a group of people who were pursued, pressured, and at times persecuted, not because they chose the wrong side of the […]
Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. Sally Ride became a household name as the first American woman in space, but scores of equally impressive women have also left their mark […]
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding, join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly for a 4-part series with lively discussion of the causes, events, and individuals whose actions led tot he American Revolution and the historic changes that resulted. The series begins in 1763, after Englan's victory in the Seven Years' War, and culminates […]
Intended for students in grades 7 - 12 Talk less. Sing more. Fans, be in the (Community) Room where it happens for an interactive sing-along screening of Hamilton. Lyrics will be projected for those how might need a refresher, and participants are encouraged to sing, dance, or just watch and enjoy. Dinner, drinks, snacks and dessert […]
Join us in celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary! Go back in time and discover Schwenksville’s role in local and national history. Valley Forge became a National Park during the U.S. Bicentennial: July 4th, 1976. The prominent Pennypacker Family of Schwenksville played a major role in preserving Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge and shaping the park […]
Intended for Adults Join us for a Free Friday Movie. Today we will be showing The Right Stuff (1983) PG, 193 minutes. The U.S. space program's development from the breaking of the sound barrier to selection of the Mercury 7 astronauts, from a group of test pilots with a more seat-of-the-pants approach than the program's more cautious […]
Neill Hartley will visit HVL for this fully staged one–man show featuring iconic songs and letters from World War I. Mr. Hartley will present the remarkable stories of the war, told in the words of the men and women who lived it. During WW1, Americans young and old threw their collective energy into the war effort. […]
Recommended for families with children in grades 3-8. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Join Bright Star Touring Theatre for this delightfully wacky game show, where you’ll test your knowledge of all things USA, from the earliest origins, all the way to present day. This fun-filled trivia game celebrates America’s 250th birthday, complete […]
Intended for teens in grades 9-12 only in the Henderson Room at Upper Merion Township Library In celebration of our nation's birthday this year, teens will write heartfelt letters to veterans and paint flower pots to be donated ahead of Memorial Day to Heroic Gardens, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans through gardening, horticultural therapy, […]
Dressed in Colonial garb, before a set of a Colonial tavern, Matthew takes audiences back in time to the days of the American Colonial settlement and the American Revolution. Using rousing period songs and stories that put the songs into the context of the time, Matthew brings to life the exciting Days of 1776 on […]
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 […]