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 ages twelve and under are invited to search for prize-filled eggs that have been hidden throughout RittenhouseTown. Please do not arrive late. The hunt begins promptly at 11AM and the eggs are scooped up quickly. Children will be separated into two age groups, 6 & under and 7 & above. The egg hunt portion of the day is free. Refreshments, colonial toys and tickets for other activities will be available for purchase. Please bring a can of food to support Philabundance.

April 21: Members' Meeting and Dinner at City Tavern

Meeting: 6PM-6:45PM
Learn about RittenhouseTown's involvement with Walter Staib's PBS cooking show, A Taste of History, as well as the events and programs your membership dues help to support. Elect new members to RittenhouseTown's Board of Directors by casting your vote. The meeting portion of this event is free and open to all current members of Historic RittenhouseTown.

Dinner: 7PM
Stay for a special 18th century feast designed by Chef Staib himself. The dinner is $50 per person and open to both members and nonmembers. This is a perfect time to introduce your friends to membership at Historic RittenhouseTown. Beer and wine are included. Mixed drinks and other alcoholic beverages will be available for an extra charge. Click here for a full menu.

RSVP

To submit your required RSVP, contact us at information@rittenhousetown.org or 215-438-5711. Please indicate if you plan to attend one or both portions of the evening. If you have RSVP'd positively to dinner, you must submit advance payment through our website or by mailing a check to Historic RittenhouseTown. 206 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Please RSVP by April 9.

Members' Meeting Dinner: $50

City Tavern/Parking

City Tavern is located at 138 S. Second Street. Philadelphia, PA 19144. There is street parking available as well multiple parking lots. Valet parking is available in front of Positano Coast, 2nd and Walnut Streets.

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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