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March 2008
- Stenton Lunch & Learn Series: Franklin & the Missing Member of the Junto – Thursday, March 6, 12:30 PM – Bring a bag lunch for a talk by Dr. George Boudreau on his recent research & discovery of the famous missing member of the “Junto,” the circle of peers Ben Franklin organized to provide a structured forum for intellectual discussion. The men all shared a spirit of inquiry and a desire to improve themselves, their community, and to help others. Free, RSVP requested.
- Stenton Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, March 15, 1-4 PM – Visit Stenton on this Saturday prior to Easter and fill your baskets with chocolate goodies. Learn about natural dyes made from flowers, vegetables, and animal products while dyeing eggs that are provided. Free, reservations required.
- Historic Germantown Preserved Opening Day – Saturday, March 29
April 2008
- Stenton Lunch & Learn Series: The Proper Equipage: Teaware at James Logan’s Stenton – Thursday, April 3, 12:30 PM – Bring a bag lunch and listen to a talk by Dennis Pickeral, Site Administrator at Stenton, on his recent thesis work on teaware at Stenton. Free, RSVP requested.
- Philadelphia Open House Tours: Colonial Germantown – Saturday, April 26, 1-5 PM – Tour four of Germantown’s most important colonial buildings, including historic Cliveden, Germantown Historical Society, Grumblethorpe, and Stenton. Fee and reservations required.
May 2008
- Stenton Garden Party – Thursday, May 8, 5PM-7PM – Come out and enjoy food, drink, and the gardens at Stenton’s annual spring fundraiser. Fee and reservations required.
June 2008
- Philadelphia Open House Tours: Germantown in Bloom – Sunday, June 1, 1-5 PM – Enjoy Germantown’s historic gardens & landscapes in full bloom as you visit Awbury Arboretum, Wyck, The Ebeneezer Maxwell Mansion, and Stenton . Fee and reservations required.
- African American Storytelling, Traditional Music, & Tours in conjunction with the West Oak Lane Jazz & Arts Festival – Saturday & Sunday, June 21-22, 10 AM - 5 PM each day – It’s Storytelling Time! A Journey through African American Storytelling and other African Traditions presented by Linda Y. Goss and other members of Keepers of the Culture. Tours emphasizing the African-American presence at Stenton. Free.
July 2008
- Family Day – Saturday, July 19, 12PM-4PM – Activities for kids and a petting zoo of historically based animals! Free
September 2008
- Decorative Arts Workshop: To be Announced – Thursday, September 25, 10 AM - 1 PM – $40.00 per person, lunch included ($40.00 regular, $30.00 Friends of Stenton). Fee and reservations required.
October 2008
- Revolutionary Germantown Festival – Saturday, October 6, 10 AM-4 PM – Celebration of the 230th anniversary of the Battle of Germantown by Historic Germantown Preserved sites. Stenton will be open for tours. For more information visit: www.revolutionarygermantown.org
- William Penn Welcome Week – Thursday, October 16, 3:30PM - Talk, TBA. Also, throughout the week enjoy specialized tours and school-age programs focusing on James Logan's role as Penn's secretary in early colonial Pennsylvania.
- Ghost Tours – Saturday, October 27, 12 PM - 4 PM - A creepy experience takes place over Halloween weekend at Stenton. Children can take part in spooky activities on the grounds and go on a haunted tour to explore the mysteries that surround James Logan’s Stenton. Arrive in costume and the $4 fee is waived.
November 2008
- Native American Life in Colonial Times – Saturday, November 8, 12 PM - 4 PM – Pennsylvania’s Lenni Lenape were among the first Native Americans to come in contact with the Europeans in the early 1600’s. Learn more about the Lenape and other Native peoples in the northeast through hands-on activities, games and clothing. Free.
December 2008
- Holiday Tea – Saturday, December 6, 2-4PM – Enjoy tea, light fare, and music in the greenhouse of Stenton with your child. Tour of house and holiday craft included. Free, reservations required.
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