Freedom’s Journal: The Art of Jerry Pickney
WHAT: Master watercolorist and renowned illustrator, Jerry Pinkney (born 1939) is celebrated worldwide. The exhibition focuses on the subject of civil rights and the pursuit of freedom and includes over 100 of the artist’s illustrations.
On view are Pinkney’s watercolors for a book he considers to be among his most important accomplishments, The Old African (2005).
Pinkney was born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia and studied at the Philadelphia Museum School of Art (now the University of the Arts). He has illustrated more than one hundred books and received many awards, among them the Caldecott Medal, five Caldecott Honor Medals, five Coretta Scott King Awards. He has been honored by the Society of Illustrators with a Lifetime Achievement Award and, in 2012, was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
WHEN: now until May 12, 2019
WHERE: Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Ave. Phila 19118
COST: FREE on Sundays, $10 adults, FREE for children
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click HERE
Here’s an article about the exhibition from The Inquirer, with some extra input!
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Pennsbury Manor Homeschool Day
WHAT: “The Fabric of Our Lives” We will learn about life in colonial Pennsylvania through all-things fabric, including laundry, wool spinning, fashion, fur trading and more! Families and groups of all ages are welcome to attend.
WHEN: Thursday, April 11th
TIME: 12:30-3:30 pm
WHERE: William Penn’s Country Estate: Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road Morrisville, PA 19067
COST: Advance registration is preferred. Admission is $9 per person, with one adult FREE per family group. Call 215 946-0400 for reservations and information. We cannot make reservations via email.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click HERE
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Save the dates for these two local “How to Homeschool” meetings, hosted by Philadelphia Homeschool Blog! More details to come!
How to Start Homeschooling in Philadelphia
Informational Meeting
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Time: 6:30-8:30
Location: Northeast Community Church
3300 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149
How to Homeschool High School Informational Meeting
Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
Time: 6:30-9:00
Location: Northeast Community Church
3300 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149
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Refreshing Mountain Homeschool Days
WHAT: Looking for a field trip option for your home school group? Come to the outdoor classroom at Refreshing Mountain! Our Home School Daysprovide a variety of outdoor adventures and activities designed to provide fun and educational experiences for your students.
WHEN: May 6, 9 & 10
TIME: 10am-3:30pm
WHERE: Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center 455 Camp Road Stevens, PA 17578
Chaperone(s): This is not a drop-off event. Parents will be scheduled to chaperone on a rotating basis.
COST: $20 per student or $60 family cap.
REGISTRATION: Register online using the Register Now button below. Space is limited to 20 students per age group. Wait list is available.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: click HERE
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Spring 2019 Home School Day at Valley Forge Park
WHAT: A new format is being introduced this year which will hopefully provide opportunities for ALL who wish to participate!
Registration will be limited ONLY for the Curriculum Sessions for four different age groups: 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-15. These will be offered at 10 am, 12 noon, and 2 pm with a limit of 20 students per session for each age level.
NEW this year will be Exploration Stations at the Muhlenberg Huts that are OPEN TO ALL regardless of whether you have signed up for a Curriculum Session or not. These will be open continuously from 10 am-3 pm and will cover a variety of topics related to Valley Forge such as the Revolutionary War and 18th century crime and punishment, economics, sewing, and medicine. Presenters will discuss iron forges and furnaces, park history, native and non-native wildlife, and watersheds.
IN ADDITION there are plans for Field Sessions at various areas in the park for activities such as bird walk, history hike, and historic writing session. These 30-60 minute sessions will be led by “experts” with limited participation based on a “1st come/ 1st served” basis.
The goal is to demonstrate the many ways in which Valley Forge Park can both enhance the home school studies as well as inspire – whether in history, science, the arts or writing!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 22
WHERE: Valley Forge National Historic Park 1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406
COST: FREE!!! Registration for the May 22, 2019 Home School Day at Valley Forge will open on May 1st at 9:30 am, but REMEMBER – there is NO CAP on registration for the Explorations Stations!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click HERE
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