On this historic walk through North Fairmount from Girard College to Eastern State Penitentiary, we will explore the many institutions including schools, hospitals, reformatories, and orphanages that have, and still do, call this neighborhood home.
Jane’s Walk 2022
Once again, we’re postponing Jane’s Walk PHL. Globally, many Jane’s Walk city organizers are taking their festivals online this year. To me, this is no substitute for in-person walks. By this time next year, we hope that the community spread of COVID-19 is far behind us and we’ll walk together again. At the heart of … Continue reading Jane’s Walk 2022
2021: POSTponed = POSTcards
Because Jane's Walk Philadelphia postponed in-person walks (yes, again), we're celebrating Jane's Walk this month by asking Philadelphians to share a postcard from somewhere around town - from beloved public spaces that soothe, neighborhood treasures hiding in plain sight, signs of spring, or the view from the stoop. Think of it as a way of … Continue reading 2021: POSTponed = POSTcards
Celebrate William Penn’s 375th Birthday with a walk on October 12
Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 10am WALK LEADER: Jim Murphy MEETING PLACE: Outside National Constitution Center (5th/Arch streets)Free. All are welcome. Rain or shine. Celebrate William Penn's 375th birthday with a special off-season Jane's Walk! Jim Murphy, a Philadelphia history writer and a certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides, will be your … Continue reading Celebrate William Penn’s 375th Birthday with a walk on October 12
April 3, 2019: Walk Leader + Volunteer Meetup
6pm @ Center for Architecture (1218 Arch St) Calling all walk leaders, would-be-walk leaders, and interested volunteers! You're invited to the Center / Architecture + Design (1218 Arch St) for a meetup to talk about this year's Jane's Walk weekend - May 3-5, 2019. Our program will start at 6pm, but doors will be open … Continue reading April 3, 2019: Walk Leader + Volunteer Meetup
Photographing Callowhill at Golden Hour
Saturday, May 4, 2019 - 7pm Walk Leader: Bob Bruhin Meet at: Rail Park entrance - SE corner of Broad and Noble streets. mapFree. Public. Rain or shine. "My first reaction to the Callowhill district was to take out my phone and start taking pictures. Eventually this became the focus of my first book, 'Walking … Continue reading Photographing Callowhill at Golden Hour
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