Friends of Arch Street
Newsletter
Welcome to the Arch Street Meeting House Newsletter for April 2022!
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The Quaker History of Eastern State Penitentiary
Friday, April 1st, 6 pm
Join us online or in-person at Arch Street Meeting House
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Tonight, Arch Street Meeting House is hosting Matt Murphy from Eastern State Penitentiary for an evening program! Matt's presentation will discuss the many connections between Quakers and Eastern State Penitentiary.
Interested in joining us in person? Attendees can enjoy beer provided by our friends at Cartesian Brewing, located on East Passyunk.
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Matt Murphy has served as the Tour Programs Supervisor at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site since 2015. Matt is responsible for creating major programming and oversees the hiring, training, and evaluation of the education staff. Matt is a seasoned expert in facilitative dialogue methodology. From Alcatraz Island to Independence National Historical Park, Matt has served as a cultural heritage interpreter at sites across the nation and has appeared on popular media outlets such as the Washington Post and the Travel Channel.
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International Day of Monuments & Sites
April 16th - 17th
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Philadelphia celebrates International Day of Monuments and Sites on Monday, April 18th, but Arch Street Meeting House will be observing the celebration on April 16th & 17th. ASMH is closed to the public on Mondays.
The International Day of Monuments and Sites is celebrated internationally on April 18th to recognize the cultural significance of important landmarks and sites of observance. Philadelphia is home to 67 national historic landmarks.
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New Exhibit Unveiling at ASMH
Friday, May 27th
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Join us at Arch Street Meeting House on Friday, May 27th as we celebrate the installation of our brand new outdoor exhibits! We're inviting our visitors and supporters to explore the new installations, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and Meet Quaker History.
A night for the whole family, attendees can engage with new stories in our exhibits while meeting Lucretia Mott, Francis Watkins Harper, Elizabeth Drinker, and Samuel Nicholas.
Stay tuned for more information.
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A Practice of Action: Supporting Communities with Creative Expression
On Sunday, March 27th, award-winning Philadelphia artist, Keir Johnston, and ASMHPT Executive Director, Sean Connolly, presented “A Practice of Action: Supporting Communities with Creative Expressions” at Newtown Friends Meeting.
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Together, they spoke about the collaborative creation of a new piece of public art by Keir Johnston that will be installed at Arch Street Meeting House in the near future.
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ASMH Supports Ukraine
On Saturday, March 19th, Arch Street Meeting House was inspired by several other Philadelphia museums and historic sites, and contributed all cash proceeds for the day to Unicef in support of Ukraine.
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For information on how to support Ukraine please click here.
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The Arch Street Meeting House staff is working hard to update our volunteer program as we ramp up for a busy 2022 season! Our incredible volunteers are essential to the success of the museum and help provide visitors with a deeper look into both Arch Street Meeting House's history and the ongoing impact of Quakerism across the globe
To receive more information about the program please click the link below.
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If you would like to share information about the volunteer program with friends, please click here to download a printable flyer (PDF).
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Museum Visiting Hours
Meet Quaker History, and visit us:
Thursday - Sunday
10 am - 4 pm
Arch Street Meeting House will be closed to the public on Thursday, April 28th.
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Support Arch Street Meeting House with a gift today!
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Will you continue to support us with a contribution, and help prepare Arch Street Meeting House for a successful 2022?
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Make checks payable to:
Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust, 320 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19106
Or donate via the website www.historicasmh.org/donate
All donations are tax-deductible up to the fullest extent of the law.
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Emily Blanck, Kerry Bryan, Esther Cooperman, Michael Daley and Marybeth Snyder, Christie and Zachary Duncan-Tessmer, Bruce Hunt, Robert and Susan Kettell, Sandra MacKenzie Lloyd, and George McNeely.
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