PAST EVENT Corinthian Gardens #2 Centennial (FREE)
Wed, May 29
|Philadelphia
Hear the story of the event that drew 10 million people to Fairmount Park in 1876; learn what came from the Expo, and where all those buildings went. The topic is especially timely as Philadelphia prepares for the nation’s 250th in 2026.
Time & Location
May 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Philadelphia, 2050 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
Guests
About the event
RAIN DATE: Thurs., May 30, 6-7pm.
LOCATION: Corinthian Gardens picnic tables. Enter the garden on Brown Street, just beyond the intersection of Brown & Corinthian Ave in Fairmount, alongside Eastern State Penitentiary. (There's no street address, but it would be 2050 Brown St. on GPS.)
PHILLY HISTORY POP UPS at Corinthian Gardens are free, entertaining presentations on intriguing but little-known Philly stories connected to people, places or historic events. Each topic is tied to something you can see today, as well. They're best for curious Philadelphians!
PHYSICAL TICKETS NOT REQUIRED at the pop up. Your name will be on a list - please sign in upon arrival.
If you have any questions, please contact PhillyHistoryPopUps@gmail.com.
Looking forward to seeing you there!