Friends of Vernon Park

Love Your Park November 16

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Neighbors and Friends, Please join us November 16 in Vernon Park for an informative and hands-on day in the Park.

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Revolutionary Germantown Festival Celebrates Germantown’s 330 year History-TODAY!

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

http://www.revolutionarygermantown.org/

Visit our neighbor Park, Cliveden, to get in on the fun!

Cliveden of the National Trust
6401 Germantown Avenue
215-848-1777
www.cliveden.org

It’s a beautiful day to Celebrate!

Schedule of Events

10 am Grounds Open

10 am – 4 pm Encampment & Sutlers at Cliveden

10 am – 4 pm Food on Germantown Avenue: Herb Scott Catering, Little Jimmies, Weavers Way Co-op

10 am – 3 pm Beer Garden at Upsala: Philadelphia Brewing Company Brews!

10 am – 3 pm Children’s activities with sites of Historic Germantown including:

ACES Museum: Jump da’ Broom

Awbury Arboretum: Historic Plants & their Uses

Historic Fair Hill: Colonial Hospital Tent

Grumblethorpe: Hand Cranked Ice Cream

Stenton: Colonial Dress Up

Wyck: Colonial Games

10 am Meet George Washington

10 am – 11:30 am Cliveden open for tours

10:45 am Surprise of Germantown – Presentation by Tom McGuire at Cliveden

11 am Presentation by George Washington at Upsala

11:30 am McGregor Pipe Band

12 pm Battle Reenactment

1 pm – 2:30 pm Cliveden open for tours

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Children’s Muster at Upsala

1:45 pm Surprise of Germantown – Presentation by Tom McGuire at Cliveden

2:30 pm Presentation by Ned Hector at Upsala

2:30 pm McGregor Pipe Band

3 pm Battle Reenactment

Other Events around Historic Germantown

10 am – 4 pm Germantown White House – Deshler Morris House(5442 Germantown Avenue)

Visit the house that British General Howe occupied after the battle. General Washington stayed in the same house in the 1790’s when he was President. Entrance is next door at 5448 Germantown Avenue. Admission is free and the first 100 families will be given a souvenir.

12 – 4 pm Germantown Mennonite Meetinghouse (6133 Germantown Avenue)

Visit the 1770 meetinghouse for a free tour.

12 – 4 pm Johnson House (6306 Germantown Avenue)

Visit this home that experienced the Battle of Germantown and was a station on the Underground Railroad. Admission fees may apply.

1 – 4 pm Wyck (6026 Germantown Avenue)

Built in 1690, this home was used as a hospital during the Battle of Germantown. Admission fees may apply.

2 – 2:30 pm Graveside Ceremony at the Concord School & Upper Burying Ground (6309 Germantown Avenue) The School House will be open from 11 am – 5pm with a special guided tour after the 2:30 ceremony

Listen to the ringing of the Concord School bell.

4:30 – 7:30 pm Oktoberfest at Grumblethorpe (5267 Germantown Avenue)

End your festival day at Grumblethorpe, a 1744 colonial German country seat, for a traditional Oktoberfest. Music, German food, beer, house tours, and more.

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Many thanks for a great work day! Saturday, Sept 28

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

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Thanks to of volunteers from the community and Villanova University, the rain garden is looking great. Your work is much appreciated!

photos by Jill Saull.

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Friends of Vernon Park receives Riegel Award

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Friends of Vernon Park was honored to receive the Center in the Park’s Riegel Award for service in the community. The reception was held on Sept 19, 2013. Thanks for the support, CIP, we appreciate all that you do!

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Purchase Some Fall Mums and Support Vernon Park

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Dear Friends and Neighbors of Vernon Park,

We are selling chrysanthemums to support the work in the park. Do pick your favorite color and order from Mary Wood. Pick up will be at St. Timothy’s Church. See details below.

Thanks for your support,

Ruth Seeley

FOVP

DATE: October 5 – 6, 2013

PRICE $ 6.00

COLORS: Red, Yellow, Bronze, Burgundy, Pink, White

PICKUP: St. Timothy’s Church

5720 Ridge Ave. ( Ridge and Walnut Lane)

TIME: Saturday, October 5th – 9 AM until 2 PM

Sunday, October 6th -10 AM until 1 PM

TO order call Mary Wood @ 267-265-6620 OR E-MAIL marywood73@netzero.com

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Flea Market & Family Fun Day September 14!

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Please spread the word to you friends and neighbors and join us Saturday, September 14.

Spaces are affordable— clean out your basements, closets and garages to sell at the flea market and then head over to enjoy some activities and games at family fun day!

If you are interested in a flea market space: Fill in the form below and you will be contacted with the official application. Thanks so much!

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Art in the Park begins September 9!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

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TONIGHT: The Neverending Story

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Friends of Vernon Park

Our finale “Stars Under the Trees” Screening. See you there at 8pm!

Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 8pm

Enter Vernon Park through the well lit lot of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church on W. Rittenhouse St. (110 W Rittenhouse St.) Go through the arbor and down past the rose garden and tot lot and follow the string of lights. Movie will be screened in the grassy area by the new peace pole. Movie will begin at dusk! Please share this event with your friends and neighbors.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and your favorite snacks. We love enjoying beautiful Vernon Park on beautiful summer nights as a community!

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