Dew Drop-In
All ages are welcome to join us at Dew Drop-In workshops on Saturdays at Fairmount Water Works! During March's theme, The Color of Water, we're exploring what affects the appearance […]
Events for July 11 - May 16
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Landmark Tour
One of 67 National Historic Landmarks in the city of Philadelphia, Fairmount Water Works tells the story of the rise of the first successful water supply system in our young nation. From innovative engineering and design to neoclassical architecture, Fairmount Water Works served as one of our nation’s top-visited tourist attraction while supplying the pristine […]
Dew Drop-In
All ages are welcome to join us at Dew Drop-In workshops on Saturdays at Fairmount Water Works! During March's theme, The Color of Water, we're exploring what affects the appearance […]
International Day of Sites & Monuments
On Saturday, April 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., join the Fairmount Water Works for a Cultural Heritage Tour. 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. Ellen Freedman Schultz, Director of […]
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 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 […]
World Heritage Month: Loving Our Landmarks Tour
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 […]
CURRENTS: A Multimedia Exhibition Opening Reception
In CURRENTS, ten prominent local artists will expose the hidden mysteries of the raw architecture and underground corridors beneath the historic Fairmount Water Works (FWW). Imaginative site-specific artworks will immerse visitors in the voices of the river and the history and ecology of the Water Works and its environs. Trickling harmonic notes will accompany ephemeral video […]
Naked Stark: Open Outdoor Rehearsals
OPEN REHEARSALS OUTSIDE AT FAIRMOUNT WATER WORKS Catch a glimpse of the Naked Stark Artistic Collaborators rehearsing for their full-length performance FLOOD BEGIN AGAIN premiering in the fall! These outdoor rehearsals are unique opportunities to witness us co-create in collaboration with live music, set pieces, and the architecture of this historic site. Photos by Channing […]
Naked Stark: Open Outdoor Rehearsals
OPEN REHEARSALS OUTSIDE AT FAIRMOUNT WATER WORKS Catch a glimpse of the Naked Stark Artistic Collaborators rehearsing for their full-length performance FLOOD BEGIN AGAIN premiering in the fall! These outdoor rehearsals are unique opportunities to witness us co-create in collaboration with live music, set pieces, and the architecture of this historic site. Photos by Channing […]
WE THE PEOPLE: Preserve Our Right To Clean Water Preview Reception
WE THE PEOPLE: Preserve Our Right To Clean Water 4th Annual Special Fine Art Exhibition Preview Reception The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has been a national leader in educating the public about the value of clean water and the need for public stewardship of our regional and local watersheds. This exhibition encapsulates these ideas and […]