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UNDAUNTED: Five American Explorers, 1760-2007
June 22, 2007 - December 28, 2008
Visitors will discover five explorers who were or are all members of the Society, and all with a Philadelphia connection: David Rittenhouse, John James Audubon, Titian Ramsay Peale, Elisha Kent Kane, and Ruth Patrick. The displays will consider these adventurers' place in the history of American science and culture.
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Eating & Drinking through Montgomery County
January 2, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Montgomery County has produced dairy products, grains, and livestock. But did you know Montgomery County had an early chocolate mill? Or produced over 3 million pounds of butter a year in the mid 1800’s? This and much more is highlighted in the exhibition gallery and public spaces of the Headquarters.
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Skippack Valley |
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The Greatest Bird Artists: John James Audubon and Earl Poole
February 16, 2008 - July 6, 2008
This mini-exhibition includes work by two of America's greatest wildlife artists, John James Audubon and Earl Lincoln Poole.
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Greater Reading |
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Charles Allmond Exhibit
March 13, 2008 - July 31, 2008
Charles Allmond is a sculptor who finds inspiration in the natural world. Primarily a direct carver in stone and wood he also produces limited editions of many of his works in bronze.
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Philadelphia |
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Spring Migration Watch
April 1, 2008 - May 15, 2008
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Trail fee applies. North Lookout. Help spot and identify northbound hawks. Peak of migration is April 15-24.
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The Blue Mountains |
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Artists and Nature, A Winning Combination
April 6, 2008 - May 16, 2008
Regular Museum Hours. This special art exhibition, featured in JJAC’s second floor gallery space, includes works of art by the major award winners from JJAC’s 2007 spring Juried Art Show.
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Perkiomen Valley |
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Reading Company Railroad Anniversary
April 12, 2008 - June 10, 2009
All Aboard! This exhibit is a comprehensive history of what was once the largest company in the WORLD! The exhibit also marks the return to Reading of a working, 1 ton, 1/8 model locomotive that was first displayed at the Reading Terminal in Philadelphia.
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Greater Reading |
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Reception for the 2008 Artists
May 9, 2008
5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Eastern State hosts a changing series on artist installations as part of the historic site's exhibits on history and criminal justice. Join us for a chance to meet the artists and see the new work! Light refreshments served.
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Philadelphia |
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Annual Birdathon
May 9-10, 2008
If you love birding, join a team, gather pledges to support the WVWA, and bird the entire Wissahickon Watershed (including Andorra Natural Area, Carpenter’s Woods, and along Forbidden Drive). You need not be an expert birder to participate. Teams gather to share results and socialize at the WVWA Four Mills Barn (12 Morris Rd., Ambler) on Saturday at 4 pm. For information call (215) 646-8866 x15
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Philadelphia |
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Spring Evening Star Watch
May 9, 2008
8 p.m. Members of the Berks County Astronomical Society share the beauty of the sky. Bring a blanket or chair while we wait for darkness to fall. Telescopes provided. Cloud/Rain date is May 10. For more info call (610) 374-8839
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Western Berks |
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