Lafayette Historic Tour of Fairmount Water Works
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 […]
Events for September 26 - July 11
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Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works
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. Along 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 […]
Curator-Led Tour of WE THE PEOPLE Fine Art Exhibition
ART EXHIBIT TOURS WE THE PEOPLE: 4th 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 WE THE PEOPLE Fine Art Exhibition
ART EXHIBIT TOURS WE THE PEOPLE: 4th 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.
CURRENTS: Martha McDonald – Special Artist Performance
Join us in this Special Artist Performance of CURRENTS! River Ode: The Schuylkill Freed is a site-specific performance by Martha McDonald exploring the history of the Fairmount Water Works and the life of the Schuylkill River. Sited in the abandoned John B. Kelly Pool on the ground floor of the historic building, the performance will activate […]
CURRENTS: Martha McDonald – Special Artist Performance
Join us in this Special Artist Performance of CURRENTS! River Ode: The Schuylkill Freed is a site-specific performance by Martha McDonald exploring the history of the Fairmount Water Works and the life of the Schuylkill River. Sited in the abandoned John B. Kelly Pool on the ground floor of the historic building, the performance will activate […]
Understanding the Urban Watershed – Kayak Program
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 […]
CURRENTS: Taji Ra’oof Nahl – Special Artist Performance
Join us in this Special Artist Performance of CURRENTS! In CURRENTS, imaginative site-specific artworks will immerse visitors in the voices of the river and the history and ecology of the […]
Curator-Led Tour of WE THE PEOPLE Fine Art Exhibition
ART EXHIBIT TOURS WE THE PEOPLE: 4th ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT AT FWWIC We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will […]
Curator-Led Tour of WE THE PEOPLE Fine Art Exhibition
ART EXHIBIT TOURS WE THE PEOPLE: 4th ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT AT FWWIC We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will […]