Woodlands Fall Events
Sunday, October 21, 2 to 4 PM Cemetery Tour: Civil War Era History at The Woodlands
Donation: $20 Guide: Dr. Andy Waskie, Temple University
Visit the graves of historical personalities, heroes, commanders, nurses, surgeons and others who made the supreme sacrifice and now repose among nature at one of America’s premier sacred sites. Experience the history of the Civil War through the lives of generals, admirals, Medal of Honor recipients, and battlefield nurses who gave their lives to defend the Union and free an enslaved race. Learn about war veterans who changed American society, artists who captured the mood of the era, and pioneering physicians who modernized medicine. Meet those who made a difference to the life of the nation, including General David Bell Birney of Gettysburg; Col. Robert Beath who lost a leg leading Black Troops; Emily Bliss Souder Gettysburg battlefield nurse; Col. Sylvester Bonnaffon, Medal of Honor; Dr. John Brinton, pioneer surgeon; and Peter Rothermel, Gettysburg artist.
RSVP to 215-898-3169 of info@woodlandsphila.org
Saturday, November 3, 10 AM to 1 PM Cemetery Landscape Trimming and Clean-Up
Join volunteers and students from USP to assist Woodlands Board members in a general landscape clean-up, bush and ivy trimming, and removal of volunteer saplings. Take a right at the entrance and sign in at the mansion. Bring gloves and pruners if you have them. Snacks and water available. A great chance to see the newly rehabilitated front porch columns and the mansion interior.
Friday, October 26, 6 to 8 PM FREAKY FRIDAY! With the Preservation Alliance
Donation $20 or $15 members Greater Philadelphia
Step inside the historic mansion to learn the ghostly past of some of Philadelphia’s most prominent figures and tour the spooky grounds and mausoleums for unexpected surprises and stories. Halloween goodies for all. Advanced Registration required: Preservation Alliance: 215-546-1146, Ext. 3 info@preservationalliance.com or The Woodlands: 215-386-2181 info@woodlandsphila.org
Release Date: Wednesday, October 10th 2007
