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SUMMARY:World Heritage Month: Loving Our Landmarks Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come experience the story of Philadelphia’s water—past\, present\, and future. Join us for our Cultural Heritage Tour at one of Philadelphia’s most iconic landmarks. See how the Fairmount Water Works continues to meet the challenges of changing times —from a public health crisis in the 1800s\, through the changing climate of the 21st century. \nTour guide Ellen Freedman Schultz\, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and Philadelphia Water Department\, will show rarely seen “before” images of the late 20th-century rehabilitation of the site and will talk about other water heritage sites throughout the world. All will inspire conversations about the challenges and possibilities for the protection of our significant water heritage sites. \nThe guided tour will reaffirm that the historic Fairmount Water Works still stands as a beautiful and enduring symbol of the city’s commitment to providing clean public drinking water and across the globe.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/world-heritage-month-loving-our-landmarks-tour-2/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130
CATEGORIES:History,Tour
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SUMMARY:Lafayette Historic Tour of Fairmount Water Works
DESCRIPTION: The Marquis de Lafayette was 19 when he first came to America in 1777 to fight for its freedom. When he returned in August\, 1824 for his farewell tour he was 67. At the end of his tour\, in the summer of 1825\, Lafayette visited Philadelphia once more\, specifically to see the dedication of the Fairmount Water Works with a tour by the watering committee. He referred to it as “the perfect embodiment of the American Government\, in which were combined simplicity\, power\, and economy.”\n Join us for a guided interpretation of the 1815 engineering marvel that so impressed Lafayette on his Philadelphia visit. Tours will include excerpts from the extensive writings of both Lafayette and his secretary\, Auguste Levasseur\, about their experience at the site\, that is now designated a Historic Landmark building.\nOpen to all. Free. Registration preferred.\nOpen to all\, free admission\n 
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/lafayette-historic-tour-of-fairmount-water-works-5/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teachers,Tour
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SUMMARY:Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works\, a tour focusing on the “form” that complements the “function” of our National Historic Landmark. \nAlong with the history\, learn about the artistic expression of this site through the architecture\, fountains\, sculpture\, landscape design and the Schuylkill River School of Painting.  The beauty of the form brought attention to the critical function of the Fairmount Water Works. 
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/said-in-stone-statuary-art-at-fairmount-water-works/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,History,Tour
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Urban Watershed - Kayak Program
DESCRIPTION:Start at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center: collect water samples from the river and try your hand at identifying some of the microlife we’ll find. Explore the history of Philadelphia’s innovative water supply system. Get to know the freshwater mussel species we are propagating in our hatchery. \nAfter a brief lunch break (we provide)\, we will hike down the Schuylkill River Trail (about 1 mile) to the Walnut Street Dock\, where kayaks await. Hidden River Outfitters will give a brief orientation to paddling and then we’ll get into our kayaks and out on the river! \nThis program is geared towards families with youth ages 12 and up. (12 years is the minimum age allowed). All participants must sign a kayak waiver\, and participants aged 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will need to sign the minor’s kayak waiver. \nMeet at Fairmount water Works at 10:30am. Space is limited; 20-person maximum. Advance registration required. Fee: $10/person. \nThis program is made possible through a partnership between Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and Schuylkill River Development Corporation. \nEmail emily.m.romberger@phila.gov\, Environmental Education Planner\, FWWIC\, for more information.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/understanding-the-urban-watershed-kayak-program/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science,Tour
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