Your August Preservation To-Do List

The Roundhouse at 7th and Race Streets.

Interested in the future of the Roundhouse? The City of Philadelphia recently launched a community engagement process to seek public input on the future of the former Police Administration Building. The first public event will take place on August 4 at Franklin Square. Details below.

Your August

Preservation To-Do List

Thursday, August 4

1:00 pm

Framing the Future of the Roundhouse

Presented by City of Philadelphia

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Saturday, August 6

12:00 pm

Art/Rock/Revelry - Opening Reception

Presented by Neon Museum of Philadelphia

For More Information

Thursday, August 11

6:00 pm

Cyclical City: Philadelphia and 350 years of Hydrology with Jill Desimini

Presented by Athenaeum of Philadelphia

For More Information

Philadelphia Historical Commission August Meetings

Monthly Meeting

Friday, August 12 at 9:00 am

Architectural Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 23 at 9:00 am

For More Information

Friday, August 12

7:00 pm

Full Moon History Tours

Presented by Friends of Laurel Hill

For More Information

Saturday, August 13

10:00 am

Discover Strawberry Mansion and East Park Historic Tour

Presented by Fairmount Park Conservancy

For More Information

Saturday, August 13

3:00 pm

2022 Obon Festival

Presented by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia

For More Information

Friday, August 19

10:00 am

Library Company History and Exhibitions Tour

Presented by Library Company of Philadelphia

For More Information

Tuesday, August 23

12:00 pm

Behind the Marquee: Historic Theater Buildings at the Athenaeum with Bruce Laverty

Presented by The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

For More Information

Wednesday, August 24

5:30 pm

Volunteer Happy Hour

Presented by Friends of the Rail Park

For More Information

Friday, August 26

5:45 pm

Final Friday - Bike Night

Presented by Friends of the Rail Park

For More Information

Thursday- Sunday in August

Check website for tour times

Cliveden Spring and Summer Tour Season

Presented by Cliveden of the National Trust

For More Information

Wednesdays in August

12:00 pm

Graveside Chats: Where the Streets Have No Name: streets and cities named after BG people

Presented by Christ Church Burial Ground

For More Information

Fridays in August

5:00 pm

After Hours Evening Tour: Madmen and Medicine

Presented by Christ Church Burial Ground

For More Information

Looking for more to do?

Sign up for a Preservation Alliance Neighborhood Walking Tour to further explore Philadelphia!

View our Current Tour Schedule Here

Tours this week:

Wednesday, August 3 at 6pm

Rittenhouse Square Sacred Sites

Saturday, August 6 at 10am

Frank Furness: A Talk and Tour

Sunday, August 7 at 2pm

Northern Liberties

Save the Date: September 22

2022 Architectural Dinner at Glen Foerd

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