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Frances Anne Wister Award       2011 Honorees:   Dr. Robert E. Booth  &  Katherine P. Booth    Tuesday, September 13th 2011  5:00 - 7:00 pm    Cocktails and hors d' oeuvres will be served             The Colonial Dames of Pennsylvania      1630 Latimer Street, Philadelphia    RSVP by August 30th 2011   Giving Amounts   I/we plan to attend at the following level:     Preservationist Star: $3500 ($2600  tax deductible): 10 tickets, prominent listing,  2 invitations to an exclusive private event                                             Constellation: $2500 ($1840 tax deductible) : 6 tickets, prominent listing,  2 invitations to an exclusive private event   Satellite: $1500 ($960 tax deductible) : 4 tickets, prominent listings, 2 invitations to an exclusive private event   Meteor: $300  ($90 tax deductible): 1 ticket and an invitation to an  exclusive  private event                                                        Comet:   $100 per individual ticket ($40 tax deductible)     To purchase tickets for this event online, please CLICK HERE    For further information please contact Jorja Fullerton (215) 925-2251 (1)(5)         Wister Awards Pre-Party   Supporters of the Wister Awards at the Meteor Level ($300) and above are invited to a special private event at the Philadelphia Museum of Art:    Tuesday, September 6th from 3pm to 6:30pm.   This special pre-party event  for contributors at the Meteor Level ($300) and above will  be treated to a unique "behind the scenes" tour of the Conservation Department conducted by Bret Headley, Mellon Fellow in Furniture and Woodwork Conservation, followed by drinks and hors d' oeuvres at the nearby Waterworks Restaurant.   Please RSVP by August 30th.   Giving Amounts   I/we plan to attend at the following level:     Preservationist Star: $3500 ($2600  tax deductible): 10 tickets,  prominent listing,  2 invitations to an exclusive private event                                             Constellation: $2500 ($1840 tax deductible) : 6 tickets, prominent listing, 2 invitations to an exclusive private event   Satellite: $1500 ($960 tax deductible) : 4 tickets, prominent listings, 2 invitations to an exclusive private event   Meteor: $300  ($90 tax deductible): 1 ticket and an invitation to an exclusive private event   Comet: $100 per individual ticket ($40 tax deductible) To purchase tickets online, please CLICK HERE   Please indicate your donation amount for the number of tickets you would like to purchase.   Then click Dedication--"on behalf of", and note that it is for the "Wister Awards".   If you have any questions, please contact: Essie Karp, Event Co-Chair at  efkarp@comcast.net or 610-547-9493    Please Join Us!      Summer Internship Program 2011   The return of summer means the return of the summer internship program in Visitor Services at Landmarks!  With the program now in its third year, Landmarks has eleven interns spread between the Physick and Powel Houses.  All the interns are undergraduates or recent graduates from a variety of schools.  Though they have a wide range of interests they all share an interest in museums and the non-profit world.   Each summer the interns help out as docents in the historic houses.  Two days a week they work at either Powel or Physick to learn the history of the property, help out with tours, engage visitors in hands-on activities, hand out flyers, and assist with the day-to-day tasks of operating a historic house.    In addition to helping with tours, all the interns have another administrative assignment with a Landmarks staff member.  Based on the interns' specific interests and goals, these assignments include everything from grant writing to working on the Grumblethorpe farm.  They all offer positive career-building experiences, teaching interns about the internal workings of a non-profit organization.   The goal of the Visitor Services Internship is to expose the interns to as many elements of non-profit work as possible.  To that end, interns assist with events at the houses, including the recent Powel House Colloquium and the annual Phyzz Phest.  They are also invited to attend the July Board of Trustees meeting, exposing them to a critical element of non-profit management.   Meet our summer interns:     Stephanie Corrigan, Internship Coordinator - Stephanie is pursuing a masters degree in History with a certificate in Museum Studies from the University of Delaware.  This summer she is responsible for hiring interns and coordinating their schedules and assignments.  After finishing her degree she hopes to continue doing outreach, education, and programming work at a historic site or museum. Lily Coryell-Moore - Lily is a sophomore at Gettysburg College majoring in history.  This summer she is an intern at the Powel House and is working in education, helping with preparations for the Landmarks summer camp.  She hopes to someday work for the National Park Service or at a historic site. Kate Dowd - Kate is entering her senior year at Saint Joseph's University majoring in English Literature.  This summer she is interning as a garden assistant at Grumblethorpe and as a docent at the Physick House.  After graduation, Kate hopes to teach English in Asia for a year before entering graduate school for Art History or Museum Studies. Emily Lader - An Art History major at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, Emily is entering her senior year.  This summer she is interning at the Physick House as a docent and as a collections intern.  In the future, Emily plans to pursue a doctoral degree in Art History and work in curation and restoration of museum collections.  She hopes to one day own her own gallery and exhibition space. David Meyers - David is entering his fourth year as a Fine Arts student at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, majoring in painting and drawing. He is helping develop the new Arts Sleuth program at the Powel and Physick Houses and is docenting at Powel this summer.  After graduation he hopes to work as a painter or at a non-profit. Marlana Moore - Marlana is a junior at Rutgers University majoring in Art History with a minor in Planning and Public Policy.  This summer she is interning at Powel and with the Landmarks Road Scholar program.  Marlana is unsure about what direction her career will take, but she is interested in pursuing the work in historic preservation, urban planning, and the non-profit sector. Elizabeth Morris - Liz is sophomore at Villanova University.  She is interested in education, and this summer she is helping develop the new "Blood and Guts" educational program at Landmarks.  She is also interning at the Physick House, and she plans to pursue a career in Museum Education. Madison Shelton - Madison is a recent graduate of Drexel University.  She holds a B.A. in Anthropology with minors in Sociology, Art History, and Greek Studies.  This summer she is interning at the Powel House, and she hopes to pursue a graduate degree in Museum Studies. Larry Thi - Larry is a recent graduate of the Community College of Philadelphia with a major in history, and this fall he will be attending the University of North Carolina to pursue his historical studies.  This summer he is interning at the Powel House and serving as the Landmarks Legislative Liaison, applying for grants from local and state officials.    Larry plans to teach history in an urban high school. Lee Tilghman - Lee is a senior English at St Joseph's University studying writing and communications. This summer she is working at the Physick House and as a grant writing intern.  In the future, Lee hopes to pursue a career in writing for web-based social media corporation. Rebecca Wiegner - Rebecca is a recent graduate of Temple University's Tyler School of Art with a B.A. in Art History.  She is interning at Powel as a docent and at Grumblethorpe, assisting with their marketing and communications, particularly with the summer newsletter.  Rebecca wants to work in cemetery preservation and eventually plans to go back to school for a Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology. Jillian Wrzeszczynski - Jillian is entering her senior year at York College with a major in History and a minor in Fine Art.  This summer she is docenting at Physick and working as a marketing and communications intern, helping to prepare the new Landmarks website.  Upon graduation, Jillian plans to continue her education and enter the field of non-profit management.           Royal Pests Management Seminar   Stink Bug Seminar   September 12th, 2011 1:30pm   Historic Waynesborough   Come join us at Historic Wanyesborough and find out ways to help protect your garden from the pesky Stink Bug!  Some of the presentations will include: explaining what Stink Bugs are and where they came from, identifying Stink Bugs, the life cycle of Stink Bugs, Population Growth, Plant damage, precautions that homeowners can take, what plants attract Stick bugs and what Royal Pest can do you help you control your Stick Bug problems!   2049 Waynesborough Road Paoli, PA 19301 610-647-1779 historicwaynesborough@philalandmarks.org   Physick House Garden Party and Auction     September 22nd 5:30pm-8:30pm    THE PHYSICK HOUSE 321 South 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106   Entertainment by The Orpheus Club of Philadelphia   Full Buffet and Open Bar    Come join us in the Physick House Garden to experience the beauty of the Fall with good food and even better company!   For any questions, please call: 215.925.7866     October Outing at Powel House and Garden Saturday October 15th  Noon- 4pm   THE POWEL HOUSE 244 S. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106      Visit the home of Philadelphia's "Patriot Mayor", Samuel Powel who served two terms from 1775-76 and 1789-90.  Your tour of the Powel House, one of the finest Georgian townhouses in the American colonies, will feature art, sculpture, and a formal walled garden, including a rare Lady Petre Pear Tree.  Visitors will be able to participate in hands-on activities using 18th-century tools or simply relax in this quiet garden retreat.   RSVP to Donna Baldino at 215.925.2251 #5 or education@philalandmarks.org  (if inclement weather call 267.231.5807)

Ghost Tours at Powel and Physick       For Powel and Physick House  Ghost Tours for Powel and Physick please contact: 215.413.1997 or go to www.ghosttour.com September   Awakening Moon Ghost Hunt  Saturday, September 3, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel      Full Moon Ghost Hunt  Friday, September 9, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Physick      Dearly Departing Moon Ghost Hunt  Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel     Hidden Moon Ghost Hunt  Saturday, September 24, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel      October   Awakening Moon Ghost Hunt  Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel  Friday, October 7, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel  Saturday, October 8, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel     Full Moon Ghost Hunt  Friday, October 14, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel  Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel    Dearly Departing Moon Ghost Hunt  Friday, October 21, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel  Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel  Halloween Ghost Hunt Friday, October 28, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel  Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel   Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel  Monday, October 31, 2011 - 8:00 pm - Powel      In October we also have the College Night Ghost Hunts planned - all at the Powel House:   Thursday, Oct 6 - 8 pm Thursday, Oct 13 - 8 pm  Thursday, Oct 20 - 8 pm Thursday, Oct 27 - 8 pm       Benefit for Historic Waynesborough         "Vintage With A Vengeance"   September 30th, 2011 6-9pm   Come help support Historic Waynesborough with a fun evening of dinner, drinks and "Musical Murder Mystery" games!   Cost and Inclusions: $125 - includes Open Bar, Musical Murder Mystery, full-course French dinner.    Valet parking Available   Checks for Donation should be made to:  Historic Waynesborough    Please send to: Mrs. Robert Schwartz  321 S. Valley Road, Paoli, PA. 19301   Deadline: September 21st   Fundraiser supports Historic Waynesborough, a 501(c)3, non-profit $125 includes a $27 tax-deductible amount   2049 Waynesborough Road Paoli, PA 19301 610-647-1779 historicwaynesborough@philalandmarks.org       An American Oktoberfest at Grumblethorpe      Saturday, October 1st 4:30-7:30pm   Grumblethorpe Historic House and Garden 5267 Germantown Avenue   Philadelphia, PA 19144    Free Admission Additional charge for food, tours, and activities.   Join us at Historic Grumblethorpe as we celebrate October in Old Germantown Style! Come and enjoy beer, music, and great food in a beautiful relaxed setting!    For any questions, please call: 215.843.4820     Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission This is MY HISTORY Photo Campaign     The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission invites the public to share photos of historic places to illustrate their upcoming statewide historic preservation plan.   Through the "This is MY HISTORY" photo campaign, citizens can submit photographs of places that are significant to them and their community.   Photo submissions can include archaeological excavations, historic or rural landscapes, downtown streetscapes, residential neighborhoods, and adaptive re-use of historic buildings and structures.   However, success stories are not the whole picture, as contributors may also send photos of historic resources that have been lost to neglect or are slated for demolition.   Participants can email photos along with the name of the site and any comments they wish to share to:     papreservethis@yahoo.com    Photos will be reviewed and shared at:    http://www.flickr.com/patrailsofhistory     Photos can be submitted anytime through Dec. 31, 2011, however, only submissions received by Oct. 31 will be considered for inclusion in the commonwealth's official preservation plan.       Save the Date Friday, October 7th, 201l   First Friday @ THE POWEL HOUSE 5pm-7:30pm $5 single/ $8 per couple   On October 7th please join us at The Powel House for our '1st' First Friday event for October. Come and enjoy an evening tour of the house by candlelight and a complementary glass of wine!    For any questions about this event or future events, please contact: powelhouse@philalandmarks.org    Passport to Philadelphia's Garden History Passport to Philadelphia's Garden History A benefit for members of select gardens and historic sites   in the Philadelphia region.   Schedule of Partner Programs for 2011   The events described below are open to members of the following: The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, The Friends of Independence National Historical Park, The John Bartram Association, The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, Shofuso Japanese House & Garden, The 1696 Thomas Massey House, The Woodlands Mansion and Cemetery, and Wyck Historic House and Garden.   Please bring a valid membership card and present it to the program host for free admission of two adults in the same household and accompanying children. Space is limited, so reservations are recommended at least one week prior to each program. Admission is not guaranteed without a timely RSVP. Rain dates are not scheduled for these programs. In the event of significant inclement weather, programs may be cancelled. Programs will generally continue in the event of light rain or drizzle. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Contact sites directly if you have questions about whether or not a program will be held.   Saturday September 10, 10am, Horticulture and Design at Independence National Historical Park Enjoy a different look at Independence and Washington Squares in Old City Philadelphia. This walk will focus on the little known history of the horticulture, design, and development of these public spaces, while introducing you to the whole landscape of the Park and the smaller hidden gardens within. RSVP to Maiti Gallen at 215-861-4971 or email attn@friendsofindependence.org. To register online visit www.friendsofindependence.org **Meet at the Barry Statue in Independence Square (between 5th/6th and Walnut/Chestnut Streets) in Philadelphia, PA 19106. Please note that the statue is NOT within the security zone.   Saturday October 15, Noon-4pm, October Outing at Powel House and Garden Visit the home of Philadelphia's "Patriot Mayor," Samuel Powel who served two terms from 1775-76 and 1789-90. Your tour of the Powel House, one of the finest Georgian townhouses in the American colonies, will feature art, sculpture, and a formal walled garden, including a rare Lady Petre Pear. Visitors will be able to participate in hands-on activities using 18th-century tools or simply relax in this quiet garden retreat. RSVP to Donna Baldino at 215-925-2251 #5 or education@philalandmarks.org (if inclement weather call 267-231-5807) Located at 244 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 www.philalandmarks.org    Saturday October 22, 11 am-1 pm, Fall Color at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden This program offers an intimate look at a traditional Japanese house and nationally ranked garden located in West Fairmount Park. Shofuso represents Japanese culture in Philadelphia dating from the 1876 Centennial Exposition to the recent installation of contemporary murals by artist Hiroshi Senju in 2007. Enjoy the colors of autumn, feed the koi, and relax in the tranquility of our garden. RSVP to Derek Finn at info@shofuso.com or 215-878-5097. Register online at www.shofuso.com with registration code GARDEN. Located at Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131 www.shofuso.com   Sunday October 30, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Thomas Massey House Kitchen Garden and Hearth Cooking Eighteenth-century kitchen gardens contained plants for both "meat and medicine." The small garden at the 1696 Thomas Massey House contains many practical plants. Some, like skirrets, would likely be unfamiliar to modern gardeners. Throughout the year members of Past Masters in Early American Domestic Arts harvest and use plants from the garden to prepare traditional meals. This open house and garden tour includes demonstrations of hearth cooking techniques. RSVP to Rich Paul at 610-353-4967 or thomasmasseyhouse@yahoo.com Located at Lawrence Road at Springhouse Road in Broomall, PA 19008 www.thomasmasseyhouse.org

 

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