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SUMMARY:This Monstrous Law! Robert and Harriet Purvis and the Fugitive Slave Act
DESCRIPTION:he Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and Millicent Sparks Productions invite the public to witness a performance that portrays three legendary Philadelphians from the city’s rich 19th-century Black history.   \nThis Monstrous Law! Robert and Harriet Purvis and the Fugitive Slave Act is a recreation of a historic protest of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law\, which compelled everyday citizens to assist in capturing enslaved people seeking their freedom. Living history performers portray abolitionists Robert Purvis and Harriet Forten Purvis\, who boldly responded to the inhumane law by rallying local citizens to defy it. A portrayal of celebrated concert singer Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield\, “The Black Swan\,” lends melodic power to the production. 
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/this-monstrous-law-robert-and-harriet-purvis-and-the-fugitive-slave-act/
LOCATION:Byberry Friends Meeting\, 3001 Byberry Road\, Philadelphia\, 19154
CATEGORIES:Music,Quaker History,Young Adult Friends
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ORGANIZER;CN="Poquessing Trail of History":MAILTO:afarren@preservationalliance.com
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SUMMARY:Rock Painting
DESCRIPTION:We supply paints\, brushes\, and have light refreshments.  Please bring your own rock to paint.
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/rock-painting-2/
LOCATION:Yardley Friends Meeting\, 65 North Main St\, Yardley\, PA\, 19067
CATEGORIES:Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T130000
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SUMMARY:Gourd Decoupage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Environmentally\, friendly workshop focused on using natural materials and repurpose unwanted items.  All supplies included \nIf you want to bring your own paper and or fabric for yourself or to share\, please do!   You may want to commemorate an event or trip with items you have saved \nAll proceeds support Mt Holly Meeting’s Geothermal System \nPlease preregister here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mounthollygeothermalcampaign/event/quiltingworkshop/
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/gourd-decoupage-workshop/
LOCATION:Mount Holly Friends
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt Holly Friends Meeting":MAILTO:dpulone@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
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SUMMARY:In The Light of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Come take part in an evening of hands-on art\, history\, and community engagement on Saturday\, October 18\, 2025\, at Byberry Friends Meeting. In the Light of Freedom will feature two back-to-back programs with Philadelphia-based walking artist and Underground Railroad researcher Ken Johnston\, honoring Byberry’s role in the Underground Railroad and movement to abolish slavery. \nThe evening begins with a Lantern-Making Workshop from 5:00–6:30pm\, where participants can assemble and decorate their own LED lanterns for the parade to follow. Johnston will share stories of Byberry anti-slavery leader Robert Purvis and the symbolic role of lanterns in guiding freedom seekers. Space is limited to 25 participants and advance registration is required. There is a nominal $5 materials fee for the workshop. \nAt 6:30pm\, a Historical Reenactment and Lantern Parade will commemorate the 175th anniversary—to the day—of a historic October 18\, 1850\, meeting in Byberry Hall\, led by Robert Purvis and other abolitionist leaders\, to protest the newly enacted Fugitive Slave Act. Event participants will be invited to take on the roles of the original signers of a declaration against the Act that the attendees adopted at the 1850 meeting before joining Johnston for a lantern light procession around the Byberry Meeting burial grounds\, marking the resting places of local anti-slavery activists and sharing Underground Railroad stories. \n“Lanterns are more than light—they’re a way to connect with history\, community\, and the courage of those who fought for freedom\,” said Jack McCarthy\, Project Director. \n“Today one could say Robert Purvis and his brothers grew up grounded with a sense of cultural competence and social activism\,” said Ken Johnston. So it is befitting we commemorate the 175th anniversary of a historic 1850 protest meeting led by Robert Purvis and others against the Fugitive Slave Act.” \nGuests may bring their own handheld lights or lanterns—if it glows\, it goes!
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/in-the-light-of-freedom/
LOCATION:3001\, 3001 Byberry Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19154
CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness
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SUMMARY:Making in Community: Handbuilding Ceramic Bowls
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on studio experience will be a guided workshop on building functional bowls for the dinnertable. Bowls are an essential part of the dining experience\, and can be used for sharing\, serving\, or personal soups and salads. Students will have the opportunity to made and keep up to two food-safe bowls each. Techniques will include coil-building\, slab-building\, and painting with underglazes. The workshop will also serve as a time for reflection on community at the table and what it means to gather for meals and eat with one another.    \nAll clay and tools will be available at the Pendle Hill studio for students\, but bringing an apron is encouraged. Participants will be able to pick up finished piece within a month of the workshop\, once pieces have been bisque and glaze fired.    \nThis place is open to all levels of artistic ability. 
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/making-in-community-handbuilding-ceramic-bowls/
LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, Brinton House\, 321 Plush Mill Rd\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting with Gouache at Pendle Hill
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the fun of painting “en plein air” (in the open air) using the fun and forgiving medium of gouache (opaque watercolor). \nTopics will include choosing a subject and creating a composition; starting a painting; understanding value and edges; creating textures to suggest foliage\, tree trunks and other surfaces; working with gouache paint; brush handling; paint mixing; understanding hue\, value and chroma; and mixing a wide range of colors from a simple limited palette. \nThe class will include demonstration by the instructor as well as individual instruction at each student’s level of experience. \nCome paint and let the troubles of the world fade away for a few relaxing hours. \nTopics will include: painting outdoors with gouache; finding a subject and creating a composition; starting a painting; understanding value and edges; creating textures to suggest foliage\, tree trunks\, grasses and other surfaces; layering and adjusting the thickness of the paint; brush handling; paint mixing; understanding the color characteristics of hue\, value and chroma; and mixing a wide range of colors from a simple limited palette. \nThe class will include demonstrations by the instructor as well as individual instruction at each student’s level of experience.
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/plein-air-painting-with-gouache-at-pendle-hill/
LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, Brinton House\, 321 Plush Mill Rd\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States
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