Philadelphia, the Athens of America – walking tour with Jim Mundy
Philadelphia, the Athens of America – walking tour with Jim Mundy
Philadelphia, PA
Many Philadelphians know that, by the end of the 19th century, Philadelphia was known as The Workshop of the World in recognition of its manufacturing dominance in American industry. Far fewer Philadelphians know that, in the early 19th century, Philadelphia was known as The Athens of America. It w…
Sunday, November 3 2024
2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Fourth Biennial Trumbauer Awards
Fourth Biennial Trumbauer Awards
Philadelphia, PA
Join us for the Fourth Biennial Trumbauer Awards ceremony and gala in the Trumbauer Award-winning (Eberlein Design Consultants) College of Physicians of Philadelphia on Thursday, March 6. The evening will include commentary by Peter Miller, Hon. AIA, an awards ceremony, live jazz music, open bar, d…
Thursday, March 6 2025
6:00 PM
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10:00 PM
By Hand & Eye: Part II - Sticks, Strings & Symmetry
By Hand & Eye: Part II - Sticks, Strings & Symmetry
Philadelphia, PA
A two-part presentation exploring classic design from an artisan’s perspective. Part II - Sticks, Strings & Symmetry: Geometry in the Minds & Tools of our Craft Tradition with Jim Tolpin Jim Tolpin shares a journey into the geometry that lies beneath everything in the built world and how our tool…
Friday, November 22 2024
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
Germantown Classical Interiors Tour
Germantown Classical Interiors Tour
Philadelphia, PA
Start at Stenton, then travel over to Cliveden with curator Laura Keim.
Saturday, May 18 2024
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
New Building in Old Cities: Design & Historic Preservation Advice from a Modern Master of Urban Conservation - lecture & signing
New Building in Old Cities: Design & Historic Preservation Advice from a Modern Master of Urban Conservation - lecture & signing
Philadelphia, PA
Cocktails at 6PMProgram at 6:30PM Registration required Join us on Thursday, November 21 at 6PM at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia for this exciting program! Gustavo Giovannoni (1873-1947) was a central figure in the fields of architecture, urbanism, and historic preservation in the first half of …
Thursday, November 21 2024
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Spring Social
Spring Social
Philadelphia, PA
6-8PM Enjoy this members-only reception and book signing of the republished edition of The Golden City: An Argument for Classical Architecture. Wine, beer, and light fare included.
Wednesday, April 3 2024
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
A British Country House Alphabet - lecture & book signing
A British Country House Alphabet - lecture & book signing
Philadelphia, PA
Cocktails at 6PMProgram at 6:30PM Registration required Join us on Tuesday, April 29 at 6PM at the Philadelphia Club for this exciting program! Curt DiCamillo is a noted author and internationally recognised authority on the British country house. The Massachusetts-based author regularly leads l…
Tuesday, April 29 2025
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Old City Walking Tour
Old City Walking Tour
Philadelphia, PA
Join us for our first ever Old City Walking Tour! We will begin and end at Christ Church and traverse Old City and some of Society Hill. Hosted by Matthew Havens, M.S., Historic Preservation.
Saturday, June 1 2024
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
By Hand & Eye: Part I – Good Vibrations
By Hand & Eye: Part I – Good Vibrations
Philadelphia, PA
A two-part presentation exploring classic design from an artisan’s perspective. Part I – Good Vibrations: a practical guide to proportions with George Walker George Walker will share what he learned about the proportional mindset that was part of our craft tradition and how this enabled artisans …
Tuesday, October 22 2024
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
An Evening with Sebastian & Julia Treese
An Evening with Sebastian & Julia Treese
Philadelphia, PA
Cocktails at 6PMProgram at 6:30PM Registration required Over the course of their 12 years in practice, Sebastian Treese Architects have found their passion in creating “urban faces” – buildings within the fabric of a city that (re-)define the threshold between public and private space. In their l…
Wednesday, March 20 2024
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
