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2010 Calendar of Events & Programs

Members receive discounted rates on our papermaking workshops and any applicable admission fees. Please contact us information@rittenhousetown.org or (215)438-5711 for further details. RittenhouseTown's event are also posted on Philly Fun Guide and Philly Funsavers.

Upcoming Events

March 27, 11AM: Annual Egg Hunt

Children age twelve and under search for candy and prize eggs that have been hidden throughout the site. This is a great opportunity to introduce young children to RittenhouseTown. Please do not arrive late. The hunt begins promptly at 11AM and the eggs are scooped up quickly.

April 21, 7PM--9PM: Members' Meeting

June 3: Spring Fundraiser

June -September, 12PM-4PM: Summer Weekend Tours

June -September: Summer Paper Arts Workshop Series

Each summer Historic RittenhouseTown offers a series of Paper Arts Workshops that address a variety of topics, such as, papermaking, bookmaking, printing and Turkish marbling. The workshops are held on weekends throughout the summer and are artist-taught. Whether a novice or a veteran, all benefit and enjoy the amazing artistic experience that our qualified instructors create. Many of the workshops are designed for teachers or for families to enjoy together. Class list/Register online

July 26-30: Summer Camp

September 11, 10AM: 21st Annual Paper MIll Run 5K Race

On the Saturday after Labor Day, Historic RittenhouseTown holds the Papermill Run 5K Race. The race attracts many runners from throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region. The course leads through a beautiful section of Fairmount Park along the Wissahickon Creek. The race is open to all applicants over twelve years of age. Prizes are awarded to different age categories for men and women.

Race Route

October TBA: Spirits of the Wissahickon

 

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