Tag: history

April 1, 2021

“The Original People” Book Signing and Walking/Virtual Tour (RESCHEDULED)

**This event has been rescheduled from April 10.** Celebrating The Original People: The Ancient Culture and Wisdom of the Lenni-Lenape People by Chief Quiet Thunder (Narrator, 1934-2020) and Greg Vizzi…

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A framed painting of an urban garden placed in front of a screened window looking out on a pine forest
November 8, 2019

SIDE WALK: Paintings Drawings and Prints by Alina Josan (Gallery Hours)

Between 12pm and 4pm, gallery hours will be open for SIDE WALK: Paintings, Drawings and Prints by Alina Josan. The artist will be in attendance throughout for questions and conversation….

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A framed painting of an urban garden placed in front of a screened window looking out on a pine forest
October 18, 2019

SIDE WALK: Paintings Drawings and Prints by Alina Josan

Join us for at the gallery opening for SIDE WALK: Paintings, drawings and prints by Alina Josan, which will be up in Bartram’s Garden’s Barn through the end of the…

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An 1872 Map of Kingsessing, PA
September 6, 2019

Map Chats: Bartram’s Garden

Join us for the fourth and final lecture in the American Philosophical Society’s “Map Chats” series, running throughout the Mapping a Nation exhibition. Today, maps are used in a variety…

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A construction worker works on the Newkirk Monument, a squat, pale grey obelisk, sits on the grass by a path with a blue sky behind
May 2, 2019

Paint and Sip: Newkirk Monument (2019)

NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to disruptions related to the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge.     At the northern end of the Bartram Mile sits…

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April 18, 2019

Paint and Sip: The Bartram House (2019)

******This sold out event has been rescheduled due to thunderstorms. The new date is Wednesday, July 24th. If you already have tickets (or if you are interested in being added…

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June 8, 2017

Celebrating Our Bartram Oak

Just over the fence from the Ann Bartram Carr Garden is our Bartram oak (Quercus heterophylla). John Bartram first observed this tree as a single specimen on the banks of…

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May 4, 2017

SEEING HISTORY — THE REMAINS OF A HISTORIC WHARF

If you explore the boardwalk at Bartram’s Garden, it will take you along the shore of the Schuylkill River. At one spot, you can observe old timbers in the water. We…

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February 16, 2017

Pirates, Privateers & John Bartram

Philadelphians are often surprised to learn about the history of pirates in our region, including the legendary figures of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. Says one source: “Philadelphia, like many cities…

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Biking & Walking

Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or join us for biking!

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

Find our latest data on the river’s bacteria levels and recent rainfall.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.