The Woodlands Announces Special Events for May 2008

Sunday, May 4
Placard unveiling ceremony: 3:00-3:30 pm
Illustrated lecture: 4:00 pm

Illustrated talk on 100 years of West Philadelphia development to be presented on Sunday, May 4th, following dedication ceremony of new interpretative site placards funded by the Challenge Cost Share Program of the National Park Service, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Woodlands Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Sunday, May 18
“The Lives Beneath the Stones”
Masterman School Student Presentations at The Woodlands
3:30 pm – 5:30

On Sunday, May 18th, Masterman School Advanced Placement History Students reveal facts on the lives of newly researched Philadelphians who “reside” at The Woodlands Cemetery. Visit the designated markers and student presentations and tour this active National Historic Landmark cemetery.

To download more information about these events, please click here.

The Woodlands
4000 Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-2181

Release Date: Tuesday, April 29th 2008