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 May 14 - July 26
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The Delaware River Festival
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is excited to be a part the Delaware River Festival! Enjoy a ride on the RiverLink Ferry between Philadelphia and Camden... Visit the Independence […]
Bodies of Water
Bodies of Water The Naked Stark Art for Young Audiences, Dance, Immersive & Interactive Experience Meet The Naked Stark at Fairmount Water Works! Our 10th annual community gathering offers a […]
The Green City, Clean Waters Tour of the Fairmount Water Works
Philadelphia is spending billions of dollars to direct rain into the ground instead of the river. Join us as we tour examples of green stormwater infrastructure from Lloyd Hall of […]
Disease, Public Health and Fairmount Water Works Tour
Learn how an epidemic influenced the transition from wells to using the Schuylkill River as a drinking water source for Philadelphia. Throughout the history of the Fairmount Water Works, disease […]
Pop-Up: River Crafts and Collaging
Did you know we have an insect in our river that makes its own home from the environment? Collage custom caddisfly cases with found objects from in and around the […]
Watering Committee to Water Department: History of Fairmount Water Works
Join us for a guided interpretation of the 1815 engineering marvel that is the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark. Find answers to questions on how the Water Department […]