History Events in Philadelphia

Check out happening history events all around Philadelphia, PA

Mid Evil Art Show — Closing Night

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Location 215 Free

Saturday Leadership Academy - Law Enforcement Interactive Discussion

 Sat, 22 Nov at 09:30 am Vaux Big Picture High School Free

Ukraine and Russia: Writing History in the Time of War

 Wed, 19 Nov at 05:30 pm TBD Free

James Geary celebrates The World in a Phrase on November 21st

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Saturday Leadership Academy at VAUX Big Picture!

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:30 am Vaux Big Picture High School Free

The 1890's Vegan Thanksgiving Gala

 Sat, 22 Nov at 05:30 pm Walnut Hill College USD 162 to 194

RQ's FOUNDER'S WEEKEND: "HELLO, BEAUTIFUL" ART OPENING at PARADIGM

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:30 pm Paradigm Gallery + Studio USD 10 to 500

Watering Committee to Water Department: History of Fairmount Water Works

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Free

RQ's FOUNDER'S WEEKEND: FRANKLIN LECTURE WITH MOLLY WORTHEN

 Fri, 14 Nov at 05:30 pm Franklin Inn Club USD 189 to 500

FLOW WORLD TOUR 2025 "NARUTO THE ROCK" in PHILADELPHIA

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 pm Miller Theater

Dinner with King Tut

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Science History Institute Free

Laurel Hill Goes to the Movies

 Sun, 07 Dec at 01:00 pm 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

FOUNDER'S WEEKEND: FREE TO ASSEMBLE?

 Fri, 14 Nov at 03:00 pm National Liberty Museum USD 0 to 500

Doors Are Closing! Tour Philly's First Subway/Elevated

 Sat, 15 Nov at 11:00 am William H. Gray 3rd Amtrak Station USD 20

RQ'S FOUNDER'S WEEKEND: TURNING AWAY FROM POLITICAL VIOLENCE

 Sat, 15 Nov at 01:00 pm Philadelphia Ethical Society USD 0 to 500

Philadelphia: An Early American Dance City

 Tue, 18 Nov at 06:30 pm Historical Society of Pennsylvania USD 11

Saturday Leadership Academy at VAUX Big Picture!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:30 am Vaux Big Picture High School Free

RQ'S FOUNDER'S WEEKEND: SAYING NO TO BINARY THINKING

 Sun, 16 Nov at 02:30 pm Philadelphia Ethical Society USD 0 to 500

Scott Stephenson, PhD, Pres. & CEO, Museum of the American Revolution

 Fri, 14 Nov at 12:00 pm McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks USD 39 to 50

A Federal Fanfare at the Franklins'!

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Christ Church Neighborhood House USD 0 to 34

Our History Poetry Night

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm Allens Lane Art Center USD 23

Philadelphia Speakers Series: Doris Kearns Goodwin

 Sun, 25 Jan at 07:00 pm Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center

The Maternal Imprint

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:00 pm Science History Institute Free

New Year's Eve at Crystal Tea Ballroom - Philly's Best NYE Party Feat. BAND (TBA) & DJ Smooth

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Crystal Tea Room USD 53 to 211

Genealogical Research in Navy and Marine Corps History

 Tue, 02 Dec at 06:30 pm Historical Society of Pennsylvania USD 11

A Merry Laurel Hill Christmas

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective

 Mon, 12 Jan at 07:00 pm Walnut Street Theatre

MDG Church 100th Jubilee celebration

 Sun, 19 Apr at 04:00 pm Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Ultimate Adventure Date: Explore & Connect

 Sat, 08 Feb at 10:00 am Spruce Street Harbor Park USD 10 to 20

Philadelphia Outdoor Escape Game: Founding Fathers

 Thu, 15 Jun at 12:00 pm The President’s House Site USD 10 to 40

Philadelphia Art + Architecture Tour

 Thu, 01 Jan at 10:00 am Independence Visitor Center

Collecting Insects in Brightest Africa (Fall Course)

 Wed, 08 Oct at 06:00 pm Parkway Central Library Free

Beyond the Cheesesteak: The history of Philadelphia Sandwiches and Tasting

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Venetian Club USD 39 to 45

1776 - The Musical at Walnut Street Theatre

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:30 pm Walnut Street Theatre

1776 - The Musical

 Mon, 13 Apr at 07:00 pm Walnut Street Theatre

Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Chair of Death or Mental Hospital?

 Sat, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm 532 N 7th St USD 8 to 25

Sips of Fishtown Drinking Tour

 Sat, 28 Jun at 04:30 pm Philadelphia Distilling USD 118

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Historic Philadelphia

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 am Recommended Parking to Begin Adventure USD 38

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure - Philadelphia, PA

 Fri, 27 Jun Washington Square USD 49

History of Cartography: Depicting Time and Space (Fall Course)

 Mon, 22 Sep at 06:00 pm Parkway Central Library Free

Footsteps of the Revolution in Philadelphia Audio Tour

 Mon, 07 Apr at 04:00 pm 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd USD 15

Girard College Historical Campus Tour

 Thu, 26 Jan at 03:00 pm Founders Hall at Girard College Free

Philadelphia Audio Tour: Arts, Legends, and Jazz on the Creative Mile

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm Philadelphia's Magic Gardens EUR 5 to 40

Philadelphia Audio Tour: Echoes of Revolution and Enlightenment

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm St. Augustine Church (Philadelphia) USD 8 to 40

Philadelphia Audio Tour: Revolution, Rivers, and Hidden Alleyways

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm Elfreth's Alley USD 7 to 40

Philadelphia Audio Tour: Revolution, Faith, & Founders Along the Waterfront

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm Independence Hall USD 6 to 40

Happy Hour Historic Food Tour of Old City

 Thu, 13 Feb at 05:30 pm Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation USD 117

The Black Journey: African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

 Sat, 04 May at 02:00 pm Independence Visitor Center USD 20 to 35

Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - Philly Frights

 Fri, 21 Mar at 08:00 am 1 N 7th St USD 15

Philadelphia Bar Crawl and Old City History Tour - Bar Trivia, On The Go!

 Fri, 04 Jun at 03:00 pm Starting Location USD 12

Flavors of Philly Food Tour

 Tue, 01 Oct at 01:30 pm Liberty Place USD 59

Hidden Threads Monthly Tour Club: Elite Package

 Tue, 14 Oct at 10:00 am Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church USD 50 to 99

Reading Terminal Market Tour

 Tue, 25 Apr at 10:30 am Reading Terminal Market USD 29

Philadelphia Audio Tour: West Side Stories & Hidden Histories

 Mon, 27 Oct at 12:00 pm The Woodlands (Philadelphia) USD 5 to 30

Unravel Philadelphia’s mysteries with our thrilling escape game!

 Wed, 23 Oct at 07:00 am The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University USD 9 to 16

Discover Philadelphia’s secrets with our interactive scavenger hunt!

 Wed, 23 Oct at 07:00 am The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University USD 9 to 16

Philadelphia Audio Tour: Legends, Labs, and Landmarks of University City

 Mon, 27 Oct at 12:00 pm Penn Museum USD 6 to 40

2025-2026 Philadelphia Speakers Series - Doris Kearns Goodwin at Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall

 Mon, 26 Jan at 08:00 pm Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall

Othmer Library Tour

 Wed, 18 Jun at 12:00 pm The Donald F & Mildred Topp Othmer Library of Chemical History

Visit the Wagner Museum 2025

 Thu, 02 Jan at 09:30 am Wagner Free Institute of Science

Philadelphia Audio Tour: A Journey Through Philly's Heartbeat

 Fri, 24 Oct at 04:00 pm Chinatown, Philadelphia EUR 6 to 30

Philadelphia Audio Tour: Founding Footsteps & Revolutionary Stories

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm President's House (Philadelphia) USD 7 to 40

Philadelphia Audio Tour: The Enchanted Tapestry of Spring Garden and Beyond

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm Spring Garden station (Broad–Ridge Spur) EUR 5 to 30