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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
2008

Valley Green BankExhibit:
"Architecture along Germantown Avenue: A Continuum of Transformation"

Ongoing through May
Chestnut Hill Historical Society, 8708 Germantown Avenue
Curated by Lawrence D. McEwen, AIA, and Historical Society Board member
Proudly sponsored by Valley Green Bank

Visions for Chestnut Hill: A community discussion
Spring, date TBA, 7pm-9pm

Co-sponsored by the Business Improvement District. Free Library branch in Chestnut Hill. Join us for the final of our community-wide discussions on what we want for our wonderful neighborhood in the future.

Annual Meeting
Sunday, April 13, 2pm – 4pm
Open to all members. The membership’s opportunity to hear about past year’s events and goals for the future. Held at St. Paul’s Church, Chestnut Hill, 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
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Garden Party
Saturday, May 3, 4pm – 7pm
Enjoy all that spring has to offer in an outstanding Chestnut Hill historic landscape and 1920s property, as we welcome Georges and Andrea Perrier to our wonderful community and enjoy the Kentucky Derby. The Garden Party's Presenting Sponsor is Eichler & Moffly Realtors.

SUMMER/FALL PROGRAM SERIES - SPONSORED BY VALLEY GREEN BANK
Historic Buildings, Green Concerns
Thursday, September, 18
7pm - 8pm
A homeowners' workshop on green concerns in historic buildings and neighborhoods. Meet at the Historical Society for this 1-hour event. Please call the Society in advance to register. Free to the public. 

Modern Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, October 18
3pm - 4pm
Come learn about Chestnut Hill's beautiful - and internationally acclaimed - modern architecture. Meet at the Historical Society for this 1-hour tour. Please call the Society in advance to register. $12 for non-members, $10 for members, free for Sustaining Members.


Preservation Potpourri
Early December

Our largest annual fundraiser is also one of Chestnut Hill’s most elegant affairs—and a great opportunity to mingle with neighbors and to see the interiors of historic properties you’ve always wondered about.


Plus, don't miss our much loved walking tours, offered at various times throughout the year, as well as our bi-weekly articles in the Chestnut Hill Local.  Call the Historical Society for details (215-247-0417).