The Greater Whitemarsh
The Greater Whitemarsh
History Collaborative
History Collaborative
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Immerse yourself in 250 years of history. Check out the upcoming programs and events from our passport member organizations to learn more about the people, places, and events that shaped our area. And don’t forget to get your passport stamped while you are there!
Passports can be picked up at any participating passport member organization site.
Whitemarsh Township History Tour
Whitemarsh Township History Tour
September 17th, 2026
Enjoy a tour of local historic sites, including Abolition Hall, St. Thomas' Church and Historic Hope Lodge! More information will be forthcoming.
"Declaring Independence and Ice Cream Social" at Hope Lodge
August 2nd, 2026
Hope Lodge will be hosting on Sunday, August 2nd, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, a free, public celebration for America’s 250th birthday. This community event features a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence by historical actor Steven Edenbo as Thomas Jefferson, live music by the Philly Fife and Drum Company, and an ice cream social (while supplies last).
Historic Germantown
Historic Germantown
May thru October
Most Historic Germantown sites are open free of charge on the Second Saturday of each month from May through October, with many offering special events and activities on these dates. GreaterWhitemarsh250 Passport Member, Cliveden, offers free house tours!
Springfield Township Historical Society
Springfield Township Historical Society
Join us for Christmas in July on July 25th!
Old York Road Historical Society
Old York Road Historical Society
Lecture Series
Join us as local authors and historians present historical topics of interest. Lectures are held on select second Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Please check the website for up-to-date information.
Abolition Hall History Tours
throughout sunmer
www.whitemarshparks.org
Colonial Church Service and reading of the Declaration of Independence: St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh
Colonial Church Service and reading of the Declaration of Independence: St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh
Join us July 5th
10:00 AM: Experience a church service from Colonial times. All are welcome.
11:30 AM: A reading of the Declaration of Independence
The Historical Society of Fort Washington
The Historical Society of Fort Washington
"Declaration Stories" with Dr. Emily Sneff
Greater Whitemarsh 250 Kick-Off Event
Greater Whitemarsh 250 Kick-Off Event
Join us April 12th from 2-4 PM at St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh to receive your history passport and enjoy Philly Fife & Drums, re-enactors, face painting and more!
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