Historic Fair Hill

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Historic Fair Hill

We support early literacy, community-building, advocacy-based history + greening in North Philly.

10/03/2026

TODAY is our Fall Joy & Wellness festival! Come out for pumpkin painting, salsa dancing, fresh produce, crafts, games, and so much more! 2901 Germantown Ave from 12-3.

10/01/2026

🐝 Our native pollinator garden was featured last night in the Penn State Extension Urban Bee Survey & Results Celebration! Volunteers studied over 800 bees across 11 sites to find out more about biodiversity. Thanks to The Xerces Society for supporting our pollinator garden and to Penn State Extension for their partnership! Excited about what comes next!

09/22/2026

🍁Ready for autumn? 🍁

Join us for our Joy & Wellness festival on Saturday, October 3rd!!

There will be activities for kids and grown-ups alike.

Press your own c***r, paint a pumpkin, or repair your bike on our beautiful grounds!

Most importantly, connect with community resources that support the health and wellness of neighbors.

09/18/2026

DID YOU KNOW? 🔎

Historic Fair Hill operates the libraries at Potter Thomas Panthers, Julia de Burgos Elementary School, John F. Hartranft School, and Bethune Bears!

The school year is off to a great start as we start welcoming students to the library for read-alouds, literacy activities, and check-outs! 📚📚📚

09/11/2026

Fall is almost here, and there’s no better time to get outside and explore the Historic Germantown 250th Stamp Rally! 🌳🍁
This year’s theme, Trailblazers of Historic Germantown, celebrates America’s 250th by spotlighting the people behind the history. You'll uncover the stories of the artists, abolitionists, educators, activists, and innovators who shaped Germantown and our nation!
Stop by Historic Fair Hill to pick up your official booklet, learn about the historical figures connected to our site, and collect your stamp. Keep exploring across 26 locations to win amazing prizes — including a chance for an exclusive Weekend Getaway in Historic Germantown!
📍 Visit us at: 2901 Germantown Ave
🕒 Our Stamp Rally hours are: Saturday, 10-3
🔗 Learn more and map out your route here: https://historicgermantownpa.org/stamprally250/

09/08/2026

Interested in supporting literacy in Fairhill?

Then our Reading Buddy program might be for for you!

Get paired 1:1 with a student at Julia de Burgos or Potter-Thomas and meet with them weekly to support their right to read! Apply at the link in our bio.

Email [email protected] for information on other volunteer opportunities!

09/01/2026

🍁🍂🍁 AUTUMN IS APPROACHING! 🍁🍂🍁

We have a lot of exciting events coming up at the grounds this autumn from cooking classes to yoga to kidazzlelit's Nature Detectives!!

For more info, check out our website historicfairhill.com/events or send us a DM!

08/28/2026

🫑FRESH VEGGIES ALERT🫑

Come see us today at 11 AM (and the rest of the dates this fall) at the 19133 Farmer's Market!

#19133

08/25/2026

🍎📚WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL📚🍎

Historic Fair Hill is so excited to continue our work with our partner schools, Julia de Burgos Elementary School, John F. Hartranft School Bethune Bears and Potter Thomas Panthers this school year.

This year, you'll once again see our library coordinators leading read-alouds, our reading buddies working 1:1 with students, our excellent facilitators leading family workshops, and our classroom assistants working dilligently with our partner school teachers!

Who else is ready for a great year?

08/13/2026

🌳 Take a deep breath! 🌳

Guided breathwork and mindfulness workshop centered on grounding techniques, wellness, and stress reduction with certified breathwork practitioner Ambrose Devine-Gage.

August 29th, 1-3 PM!
Rain date: September 5th, 1-3 PM

Free and open to public. Hope to see you there!

Address

2901 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19133

Opening Hours

10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12158441683

Website

http://historicfairhill.com/

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