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 […]
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. Tour […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
