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Next week in Frankford

This is a busy week in town:

  • Saturday the 6th – 15th Police District Advisory Council Community Day, 10AM, Wissinoming Park
  • Sunday the 7th – GAR museum – Open House 12-5PM – Presentation at 1:30 PM: “Who is this Dred Scott and why does he think he has rights?” by Mr. Bruce Hanes, Esq. Union League historian
  • Sunday the 7th – Historical Society of Frankford – 12-4PM – (An exhibit of all of our firefighting memorabilia will be on display)
  • Tuesday the 9th – Historical Society of Frankford – 7:30-9PM – Program – The horse drawn era of the Philadelphia Bureau of Fire Jack Wright of the Fireman’s Museum presents “The Horse-Drawn Era of the Philadelphia Bureau of Fire” Light Refreshments will be served. $5.00 Admission for Non-Members.
  • Thursday the 11th – Northwood Neighbors Association meeting – 7-8:30PM – Simpson Playground
  • Friday the 12th – Historical Society of Frankford – 7:30-9:30PM – Special Program: “Ghost Tour of Frankford And Beyond!” (South Jersey Ghost Researchers will give a short lecture on how they conduct their research hauntings and how they detect ghosts. They have over 50 years of experience with ghost investigations. The lecture will be followed by a walking tour to GAR Museum where the South Jersey Ghost Researchers have completed an investigation on site and have a report on their findings.) Light Refreshments will be served. Admission: $7.00/Adults, $5.00 Students/Seniors, $3.00/Children
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Next week in Frankford

  • At Mozaic on Saturday night, September 29th, The Dylan Taylor Trio. The trio features the incomparable pianist Tom Lawton on the Baby, drummer Jim Miller, and bassist Dylan Taylor.
  • At Mozaic on Wednesday October 3rd, starting at 6PM it’s Gallery night. Meet the artist, open mike, have your cards read and enjoy the wine and cheese buffet. 6PM – 9PM
  • Thursday October 4th is the East Frankford Civic Meeting at 7PM at Frankford Hospital


Check the community calendar for more details.

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Next week in Frankford

  • Saturday September 15th at Mozaic – The Vince Lardear Trio
  • Tuesday September 18th – Northwood civic Association meeting
  • Wednesday September 19th – Concert in Womrath Park – R&B group – Sparrow

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G.A.R. Museum

Saturday, September 22. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
13th Annual Association of Mid-Atlantic Civil War Round
Tables (AMART) Symposium

“History of the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps – Shock Troops of
the Union”

Ritter Hall – Walk Auditorium, Main Campus, Temple
University. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Followed by an Honor Ceremony at Laurel Hill Cemetery for
PVRC commanders buried there at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.
Distinguished speakers, book displays, artifacts, living
history.

Cost: $60. Includes: registration, breakfast, lunch, dinner
at Cemetery

Students free with ID.

Make check payable to “G.A.R. Civil War Museum”
Mail to G.A.R. Civil War Museum & Library
4278 Griscom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19124

Directions: http://www.temple.edu/maps/directions/main.htm
Ample parking at open lot 11th & Cecil B. Moore Ave.
For information;
215 – 289 – 6484 or garmuslib@verizon.net or see
www.garmuslib.org