The Heritage Center of The Union League of Philadelphia

It's going to be a busy Monday at the Heritage Center--We're hosting two programs that evening! Join us at 6:00pm for a joint program with the Museum Council of Greater Philadelphia, a tour of the Union League, including a behind-the-scenes look at the archives and time to explore the exhibition "Discovering Art in Philadelphia, Treasures from Private Collections." More information about the tour, including how to register, is available through the link below. Space is limited, so please register early! Interested in learning more about the exhibition? Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Anna Marley, Curator of Historical American Art at PAFA The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, with artists Elizabeth Osborne, Diane Burko, and Moe Brooker, whose works are represented in the exhibit. Cocktails (cash bar) at 6:00pm, program (free and open to the public!) at 6:30pm. Email foundations@unionleague.org to RSVP. Please note that the Union League dress code will be in place for both events, but for the summer - business casual is it! More information can be found here: http://www.unionleague.org/dress-code.php ... See MoreSee Less

Go on a tour of the League House and the Heritage Center with Theresa Altieri Taplin, Archivist and Collections Manager. Guests will learn about the history of the Union League and its important role in the history of our city, state and country. You will have the opportunity to view some of the over 300 pieces of art and objects around the League. The event will also include a behind the scenes look at the archives of the Abraham Lincoln Foundation and time to explore the exhibition, Discovering Art in Philadelphia, Treasures from Private Collections. The Heritage Center is unique to the city of Philadelphia and a unique space within the Union League. It is designed to allow greater public access to the resources of the Foundations. Space is limited, so please register early! *The Union League Dress Code will be enforced for this event. More information about that can be found here: http://www.unionleague.org/dress-code.php

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The Heritage Center of The Union League of Philadelphia

Kick off the summer seaside-style at Cocktails in the Courtyard tomorrow at the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent! Join them for coastal-themed cocktails by Philadelphia Distilling, live Jazz, and even a Fralinger's Original Salt Water Taffy bar! ... See MoreSee Less

Represent your favorite seaside town and join us for this beach ball celebrating all things we Philadelphians love about spending summer's ’Down the Shore! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Live jazz from 6–7 p.m. DJ spinning sounds of summer from 7–9 p.m. Enjoy coastal-themed cocktails by Philadelphia Distilling. Beach bites include surf and turf fries courtesy of Philly Fry Food Truck, Fralinger's Original Salt Water Taffy bar & more. Shore-themed memorabilia and objects dating to the 1800s from the Museum's collection, including vintage post cards, bathing suits, and more will be on view in the Main Gallery. $25 Museum Members, $30 General Admission, $50 for 2 General. Ticket prices increase day of at the door. Dress in your boardwalk best! 21 and over. Want to share your ’Down the Shore stories? Email a favorite shore photo to events@philadelphiahistory.org or use #PhillysShoreStories on Instagram, now through June 22, for a chance to see your photo shared at the event. Questions? Call 215.685.4830 or email Director of External Relations Kelly.Murphy@philadelphiahistory.org. Thank you to our premiere sponsors: @[398521353516534:274:Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing] @[121692307888271:274:Philadelphia Distilling] @[798667230221457:274:Philly Fry] @[172638969428524:274:Saint Benjamin Brewing Company] @[251914461842:274:12th Street Catering] Summer 'Down the Shore support provided by: @[478120548872640:274:Brandywine Realty Trust] @[305293116243816:274:Econsult Solutions] @[250562085055770:274:SEI Investments Company] @[120126011360843:274:Sweat Fitness] Board Members Rob & Kim Baron, Jeffry D. Benoliel, David Rasner, Steven Wittenberg and Lisa Yang In the event of rain the party will be moved indoors.

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