'Largest Intercollegiate Regatta in the United States' The Dad Vail Regatta is a rowing event that takes place on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia on the second Saturday of May annually. This event is the largest collegiate rowing event in the United States and has become a Philadelphia tradition for decades and takes place on May 10 and 11, 2019. Dad Vail Regatta History The Dad Vail Regatta started in 1934 with "Rusty" Callow, then coach at the University of Pennsylvania, and the … [Read more...]
The Oval Asks: “What’s Your Parkway, Philly?” ~ 2017 Summer Fun At Eakins Oval
August 16, 2017 By
'Summer Seasonal Fun At The Oval' Hello summer fun at The Oval, located across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. For the 5th year, The Oval will transform into a pop-up park and runs July 20 through August 20. This year it will be more about just a fun place to hang outside with games, yoga, beer, music and more. It will also allow visitors to give feedback, a way to tell the city how you feel! This year’s summertime plaza, named The Oval+, because it will now include … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Zoo – Things to do in Philadelphia
January 12, 2017 By
'America's First Zoo' The Philadelphia Zoo is located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River and is part of the Fairmount Park section in Philadelphia. The Zoo is one of the premier zoos in the world for breeding animals that have been found difficult to breed in captivity. History of Philadelphia Zoo The Philadelphia Zoo, the nation's oldest zoo, was chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859, but the Civil War delayed its opening until July 1, 1874. The Frank Furness … [Read more...]
Invisible River 2015 Festival Celebrates Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River
August 13, 2015 By
'Exploring Art and Dance on the Water' The Invisible River Festival is an extraordinary day that brings together the community with part aerial arts performance and dance on water. The public performance is on August 29 from 2 pm to 8 pm in East Fairmount Park. The festival, founded in 2010, is an unique celebration on the Schuylkill River that combines dance, aerial arts, visual arts, boating, music and love of the environment. The event kicks off at 2 p.m. with a group that will gather … [Read more...]
The Philadelphia Museum of Art – Fairmount Park, PA – Museums in Philadelphia
January 3, 2013 By
'Colorful Art In Philly' The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a masterpiece within itself because of it's strong columns in the front of the building, yet it has a soft appealing color and texture to the structure. The Museum is the 3rd largest in the United States while housing over 200 galleries which has spanned over 2,000 years. The face of the Museum is an icon itself because its steps have played a symbolic role in the Rocky movies, where you can see visitors running up … [Read more...]
Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia – Museums in Philadelphia
February 4, 2012 By
'Where the Kids Take Charge' Please Touch Museum is an interactive children's museum in Fairmount Park. This type of museum in Philadelphia is where you can let your kid(s) loose for hours of fun and enjoyment and actually have fun with them. History of the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia The Please Touch Museum originally opened in 1976 and has been in several different areas since then. On February 14th, 2005, the museum received an 80 year old lease to move into the Memorial Hall … [Read more...]
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