LOVING LANDMARKS
Join us at Fairmount Water Works to fall in love all over again with one of Philadelphia's beloved icons. This architecture tour will shed light on the landmark's best features […]
Events for July 26 - May 1
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LOVING LANDMARKS 2.0: Philadelphia’s Leading Water and Heritage Site
Celebrate International Day of Monuments and Sites with Philadelphia’s Fairmount Water Works. Come learn and experience why, more than two centuries ago, the Fairmount Water Works was one of the most visited sites in the United States, second only to Niagara Falls and continues as a distinguished destination today. Join us for an interactive guided […]
POP-UP: BIOMIMICRY
DROP IN! Biomimicry is the practice of learning from nature in order to solve human design challenges. For example a Swiss engineer invented the Velcro hook and loop fastener after studying the burs stuck in his dog's fur. The barbs on burdock seeds provided the inspiration! Join us to explore some examples of biomimicry and […]
CONFLUENCE: 3rd Annual Special Fine Art Exhibition Preview Reception
PLEASE JOIN US! PREVIEW RECEPTION Thursday, May 1st, 2025 4:30pm to 6:30PM Wine, Beer and Refreshments A catered light fare will be available. RSVP by April 25th We are proud to present our third annual spring fine art exhibition. Titled Confluence, this special exhibition is centered on the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, and the junction […]
Curator-Led Tour of CONFLUENCE
ART EXHIBIT TOURS CONFLUENCE: 3rd ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT AT FWWIC We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be greeted by contributing artists. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from artists who are featured in this special exhibition ! Register HERE.
Curator-Led Tour of CONFLUENCE
ART EXHIBIT TOURS CONFLUENCE: 3rd ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT AT FWWIC We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be greeted by contributing artists. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from artists who are featured in this special exhibition ! Register HERE.
Lafayette Historic Tour of Fairmount Water Works
SAVE THE DATE! Join the staff from the American Friends of Lafayette and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for a guided interpretation of the Water Works, the 1815 engineering marvel that so impressed Lafayette on his Philadelphia visit. Selected tours will include excerpts from the writings of both Lafayette and his secretary, Auguste Levasseur, […]