Mondays and Thursdays 7am – 8am

Start your morning with peace and fresh air! Join wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento for a moderately paced stroll through Awbury’s 56-acre landscape—exploring gardens, woodlands, meadows, ponds, and the farm. It’s the perfect way to reset, connect with nature, and begin the day energized.

Wyck’s Home Farm Club is now in its sixth year of operation as a large, cohesive, collaboratively-run kitchen garden.

Join our horticulturist, friends, and neighbors on Tuesdays and Fridays in Wyck’s historic home farm for short lessons, hands-on experience, and a share of fresh produce when you volunteer! No registration required!

Join Historic Germantown ambassador and retired Randolph CT HS teacher Barbara Dowdall, Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians (PARSL) members, and local Germantown Girl Scouts for a walk-and-talk. As the walk begins, participants will pause In Market Square, the Green Space adjacent to Historic Germantown, to share stories of early learning about nature. The group will then walk up Germantown Avenue to Vernon Park, noting natural neighborhood treasures. The walk will conclude at the Center in the Park building, where participants can enjoy the Free Library of Philadelphia's display of nature books for all ages and receive resource packets.

This walk starts at the Germantown Historical Society Courtyard - 5501 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, and ends at Vernon Park’s Center in the Park.

FREE for kids and adults.

As part of the Wawa Welcome America Festival, visit the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion for a FREE MUSEUM DAY on June 20th from 11am-3pm. The Maxwell Mansion is Philadelphia’s only Victorian house museum, with tours tracing daily life in the Civil War and the Gilded Age.

As part of the Wawa Welcome America Festival, visit Historic RittenhouseTown for a FREE MUSEUM DAY on June 20th from 12pm-4pm. Visitors will tour the house, and view an artifact display, art exhibit, and paper making demonstration.

Join Johnson House historic Site, an underground railroad station, to celebrate Juneteenth. The passage and ratification of the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution commemorates African Americans as free and slavery ended. Features all-day family-oriented activities.

FREE

As part of the Wawa Welcome America Festival, visit Wyck for FREE MUSEUM DAY on Tuesday, June 23rd from 10am-4pm. Visitors will tour the first floor of Wyck, one of America’s most authentic historic sites.

Every Wednesday From June 24th through July 29th!

Geared to families with children up to age 10! Everyone is welcome accompanied by a caregiver. Explore weekly themes with us through books, songs, movements, crafts and joy! Each session will include a storytime followed by a craft or activity that helps grow our curiosity about the natural world.

Weekly themes include:

Pollinators and Bug Helpers, Flowers and Trees, The Night Sky, Garden Food, Rain and Water Cycle, and more!

All events are FREE, but please RSVP using the link below each event description to register for the specific event/s you wish to attend.

Insect Investigators is limited to 20 participants, so be sure to RSVP early.

PAINT | Wednesday, June 24th | 4:00–7:00 PM

Slow down and paint at your own pace during this self-guided plein air painting experience at historic Stenton Museum with Black Hippie Art. Set among old trees, open lawns, and historic architecture, participants are invited to explore the grounds and create directly from observation. This open-format workshop is designed for artists and art lovers of all levels who want to connect with nature, experiment freely, and enjoy the shared energy of making art alongside others. Bring your own materials, find a spot that inspires you, and take part in a relaxed, welcoming gathering that celebrates creativity, place, and community.

• RSVP for PAINT here

QUILT | Thursday, June 25th | 4:00–7:00 PM

Join quilter and storyteller Mama Carla in the garden at Stenton for guided quilting and embroidery for all skill levels or bring your own project to work on alongside your neighbors.

• RSVP for QUILT here

EXPLORE | Friday, June 26th | 5:30-6:30 PM

(Stenton Grounds open from 4:00-7:00PM)

Insect Investigators - Insects may be small, but they are hugely important to our ecosystems! From bees to flies to beetles, get ready to learn all about the insects that call Stenton home and why they matter during this guided outdoor exploration with Samantha Nestory, engagement manager and naturalist at Stoneleigh.

• RSVP for INSECT INVESTIGATORS here

Not interested in programming? No problem! Stenton’s grounds will be open to all on these evenings. Come relax, unwind, and enjoy the greenspace.

Reading "Tangled Journeys," in conversation with author Dr. Lori D. Ginzberg.

Meeting in person in the Wyck Parlor in conversation with the author. (Registration Coming Soon)

Accessible to all ages and experience levels. A relaxing, restorative yoga flow focused on mindfulness.

Bilingual (Spanish & English).

Join a docent led 60-minute guided tour of Johnson House Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark and Underground Railroad station. You will learn about the history of the Quaker abolitionist Johnson Family, the anti-slavery movement, the early history of enslavement in America, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the Fugitive Slave Laws that kept the enslaved constantly on the run, and the collaborative efforts between Black abolitionists – free and enslaved – and white abolitionists.<br><br> Front door located on Germantown Avenue.

Meet author Jana Milbocker and hear about her new book, Gilded Age Gardens, a must read for lovers of Victorian horticulture.

Copies of the newly released book will be available for purchase and signing.

Complete your afternoon with a stroll around our Victorian garden!

FREE

As part of the Wawa Welcome America Festival, visit Stenton for FREE MUSEUM DAY on Thursday, July 2nd from 10am-4pm. Tours begin on the half hour. The last tour begins at 3pm. Reservations required to guarantee a tour. Register on TicketLeap, call 215-329-7312, or email programs@stenton.org to reserve your tour time.

Join us for the annual July 4th Celebration at the Concord Schoolhouse and Upper Burying Ground. Enjoy a bell-ringing ceremony, performances, and music. Free and open to the public.

Established in 1693, the Upper Burying Ground is one of the two oldest cemeteries in Germantown and one of the oldest in the Philadelphia region. The Concord School House, built in 1775 and expanded in 1818, is an intact nineteenth-century schoolroom which occupies a corner of the Burying Ground.

Visitors will view exhibit panels in the Barn, and free tours of the first floor of the house will be available from 10 am to 2 pm. Our new exhibit, “Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation,” will be on display. Visitors can also spend time on the grounds during the open hours.

Visit https://cliveden.org/ for more information.

Introductory workshop exploring herbal remedies, food as medicine concepts, and plant-based wellness practices.

Kids 6-15 years old will learn the importance of the UGRR and the struggle for liberation from enslavement. Through lessons, readings, discussion, films, music, arts, crafts, and theatre students will learn about history, culture, and values.

Space is limited. (Free)- RSVP required: info@johnsonhouse.org

Monday Evenings in July

Bring a blanket or yard chair and come sit in Wyck’s yard to enjoy the multiple concerts being played at the First United Methodist Church (FUMCOG) just across the street! Recitals are 7:30-8:30, rain or shine*. Programs and seating are available in the Wyck yard. 2026 Schedule – Concerts begin at 7:30pm

- July 6 – Amy Hamburg-Mead, Bloomington IN
- July 13 – Keiran Cantilena, Cleveland OH
- July 20 – Michelle Lam, Washington DC
- July 27 – Carol Anne Taylor, Dallas TX

Join Wyck for additional programs before the concert:

- July 6, 6:30 PM, Revolutions at Wyck House Tour
- July 21, 6:30 PM, Native Plants in Wyck’s Garden
- July 27, 6:30 PM, Wyck’s Landscape Through the Ages Tour

More information will be available at www.FUMCOG.org or on Facebook at ‘Friends of the Carillon’

*Note: in case of extreme weather or thunderstorms, please go inside FUMCOG for the concert. Wyck grounds are not open during extreme weather.

Wyck’s Address is: 6026 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Metered parking on Germantown Avenue, directly in front of Wyck. Free street parking around the corner on Walnut Lane.

Ecologist and author Doug Tallamy says insects are “the little things that run the world.”

While society tells us that bugs and insects are creepy crawly things to smoosh and avoid, these tiny creatures are the reason we have food to eat. Insects keep our world humming, so it’s vital to protect them and help them thrive.

Bring the family along for an evening retreat where we’ll explore outside and meet some of these backyard bugs — like fireflies, butterflies, and other beneficial insects — in a safe way. We’ll start out with a scavenger hunt and then play a bug-themed BINGO game with some buggy swag as prizes. By the end of the evening, you’ll have a newfound love of these tiny creatures and some ideas about how to help them keep doing their very important jobs.

Learn information about The Farm at Awbury from 10:00-2:00.

Stroll on The Farm with an Awbury Ambassador at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and see the variety of farm life taking place!

Our bus tour of the Wingohocking Watershed, led by Adam Levine, Philadelphia Water Department historical consultant and webmaster of WaterHistoryPHL.org, will give you a view of the underbelly of the city that you might never have thought about before. On the tour you’ll learn all about the city’s hidden infrastructure, including the many creeks like the Wingohocking that were buried in sewers, and learn why some streams still run on the surface today. Weather permitting, we’ll have opportunities to explore parts of the watershed on foot, so please wear appropriate footwear.

The tour will begin and end at Cliveden and will take place rain or shine.

General admission: $20
19119 & 19144 zip codes: $10
Friends of Cliveden members: $10
National Trust members: $10

Advanced registration is encouraged.

Cyanotyping—How to Get the Blues!

Cyanotypes are one of the earliest photographic techniques, invented in 1842. They were used in the first book published with photographs (botanist Anna Atkins,1843) when each one had to be exposed in the sun. Today they are often treated as an art form, and that’s what we’ll do in this workshop. Each participant will learn about the science and history of this technique, and will have the opportunity to make some examples to take home. Cyanotypes are a form of what photographers call “contact printing” meaning that we’ll lay objects directly on treated papers and then expose them in the sun. I’ll have some dried, pressed leaves, a couple of large-scale negatives, and pieces of lace to use, but bring your own—the flatter the better! Ideas: lace, doilies, stencils, a filigree earring, buttons.

Instructor Bio: Diane Sidener trained as a folklorist but has always made art, and currently cyanotypes on both fabric and paper. With a love of nature and color, she works primarily with leaves, combining cyanotypes on fabric with colorful patterned fabrics to create quilts and pillows, or cyanotypes on paper with colorful art papers, creating matted and framed works, cards, and collages.

This free event will take place at Wyck Historic House, Garden, and Farm (6026 Germantown Avenue, Germantown PA 19144) in the Ed Shed.

Street parking is available on Walnut Lane (free) or Germantown Avenue (metered). Contact info@wyck.org with questions or to be put on a waitlist.

Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion will be open for free tours from 12pm-3pm..

Bring your Stamp Rally booklet showing the stamps and scavenger hunt answers you have gathered and meet us for refreshments, lawn games, prizes and raffle drawing.

Meet Lori Litchman, author of Pennsylvania Day Trips, and get your own signed copy!

More info about the Stamp Rally

Tours available from 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. Each tour is a one hour experience.

Led by Shay Pilot. This guided educational tree walk focused on species identification, ecological history, native trees, and the environmental significance of the Historic Fair Hill landscape

Part of a Series: Monday Evenings in July

Bring a blanket or yard chair and come sit in Wyck’s yard to enjoy the multiple concerts being played at the First United Methodist Church (FUMCOG) just across the street! Recitals are 7:30-8:30, rain or shine*. Programs and seating are available in the Wyck yard. 2026 Schedule – Concerts begin at 7:30pm

- July 6 – Amy Hamburg-Mead, Bloomington IN
- July 13 – Keiran Cantilena, Cleveland OH
- July 20 – Michelle Lam, Washington DC
- July 27 – Carol Anne Taylor, Dallas TX

Join Wyck for additional programs before 3 concerts:

- July 6, 6:30 PM, Revolutions at Wyck House Tour
- July 21, 6:30 PM, Native Plants in Wyck’s Garden
- July 27, 6:30 PM, Wyck’s Landscape Through the Ages Tour

More information will be available at www.FUMCOG.org or on Facebook at ‘Friends of the Carillon’

*Note: in case of extreme weather or thunderstorms, please go inside FUMCOG for the concert. Wyck grounds are not open during extreme weather.

Wyck’s Address is: 6026 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Metered parking on Germantown Avenue, directly in front of Wyck. Free street parking around the corner on Walnut Lane.

Play a round of croquet, take part in a scavenger hunt or bingo, or bring a picnic and enjoy Cliveden’s beautiful greenspace.

With the help of Falconer Courtney Douds of Raptor Jawns, get up close and personal with two of Germantown's native birds of prey - a red-tailed hawk and a screech owl. Learn about each bird’s natural history and biology, and the roles they play in our local ecosystem!

Raptor Jawns was founded by Courtney Douds, a Master Falconer with over twenty years of experience working with birds of prey. Courtney became obsessed with falconry after seeing the Royal Tenenbaums in theaters as a child, sparking a lifelong passion.

She has volunteered at rehabilitation and research centers focusing on raptors, worked as an instructor at Ireland's School of Falconry, worked in abatement –falconry pest control– on a garbage dump in New Jersey, hunted with the Kazakh berkutchi golden eagle hunters of Mongolia, and has hunted with red-tails in the United States since becoming a licensed falconer in 2011.

Join Wyck curators for a conversation about Wyck's revolutionary history, and take a closer look at rare objects from the collection. This tour will go beyond the Battle of Germantown to explore revolutions in science, horticulture, culture, and politics connected to Wyck's rich history.

The tour will meet inside the conservatory at 5:30 PM. Please be prompt. Free parking is available on Walnut Lane, and metered parking is available on Germantown Avenue.

Email info@wyck.org with any questions.

Pretzel Theater Company comes to Allens Lane Art Center to perform Jason Robert Brown's "Songs For A New World".

Community-centered cooking demonstration focused on healthy and accessible food preparation.

Ecologist and author Doug Tallamy says insects are “the little things that run the world.”

While society tells us that bugs and insects are creepy crawly things to smoosh and avoid, these tiny creatures are the reason we have food to eat. Insects keep our world humming, so it’s vital to protect them and help them thrive.

Bring the family along for an evening retreat where we’ll explore outside and meet some of these backyard bugs — like fireflies, butterflies, and other beneficial insects — in a safe way. We’ll start out with a scavenger hunt and then play a bug-themed BINGO game with some buggy swag as prizes. By the end of the evening, you’ll have a newfound love of these tiny creatures and some ideas about how to help them keep doing their very important jobs.

Among the best-known buildings of Germantown are the sturdy, elegant stone structures known today as Cliveden, the Johnson House, the Germantown Mennonite Meeting House, and the Concord School House. Remarkably, these structures can all be attributed to one builder, Jacob Knorr. This tour will bring visitors to these charming and significant sites and investigate what we know about the building of early Germantown, and what mysteries remain. In the case of inclement weather, this tour will be rescheduled.

General admission: $20
19119 & 19144 zip codes: $10
Friends of Cliveden members: $10
National Trust members: $10

Advanced registration is encouraged.

Join us for a free Second Saturday workshop at Wyck, led by Philadelphia chef & educator Valerie Erwin.

Wyck's workshops explore horticulture, culinary, and historical themes inspired by Wyck’s collections, landscape, and thriving home farm. Workshops are led by local chefs, business owners, and artisans in tandem with Wyck staff.

Workshop seating is limited. Registration is free, but required. Online registration will open up no later than two weeks prior to the event.

Spend time with neighbors and Bringing Everybody Together at BET's annual cookout! All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join Historic RittenhouseTown and Philly Free Range for s’mores and nature crafts. Guests will enjoy roasting mallows in our open hearth and a variety of interactive natural crafting activities. Try 'smash a stone' pigment paint, tie-dye with pokeweed ink, string a garland of fall leaves, or get creative making a RittenhouseTown Magnolia leaf name tag. Choose one, or choose 'em all!

The PPJF is a full day of family entertainment and leisure. Featuring live Jazz and R&B from world-renowned artists. The PPJF attracts a diverse and intergenerational community of thousands from across the Philadelphia region while showcasing riveting spoken word and exhilarating African Dance and Drum routines.

Explore Wyck through the eyes of a naturalist! Learn about the histories of scientific discovery on the property, and dive into current work to preserve the historic landscape.

The tour will meet at the picnic tables in front of Wyck (6026 Germantown Avenue). We will begin at 11 AM- please be prompt.

Free parking is available on Walnut Lane and throughout the neighborhood. Metered parking is available on Germantown Avenue.

Email info@wyck.org with questions or to be put on a waitlist.

Two week showcase of works created by VTA students.

Guided breathwork and mindfulness workshop centered on grounding techniques, wellness, and stress reduction