Thursday, April 18 at 11:00 AM
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is offering two special tours at $10/person as part of the celebration of International Day of Monuments & Sites. The tours will begin at 11 am and at 3 pm, and will run for approximately 40 minutes.
International Day of Monuments and Sites is celebrated annually all over the world on April 18th as a way to honor heritage, diversity, community, and the environment.
Global Philadelphia Association works tirelessly to promote Philadelphia’s staggering 67 National Historic Landmarks by creating an easily accessible map for tourism and heritage interests. GPA has formed a community within the city’s 67 National Historic Landmarks, offering members, city residents, and tourists alike the chance to learn about cultural heritage and all of the hidden gems of our World Heritage City.
A community has taken root within the network of the 67 NHLs, with Global Philadelphia there to organize events, tours, SDG partnerships, and educational opportunities in their Learn Philly Heritage program. IDMS is a day for all of these NHLs to come together and acculturate the Philadelphia community.
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is a member-supported library, established in 1814 at a time when the free public library system did not exist and collections of books, available for reading or research, were still mostly limited to institutions, schools or colleges. The Athenaeum nurtures curiosity in members and neighbors, strengthening community through learning and discourse. It is one of 16 membership libraries that collaborate through the Membership Libraries Group.
The Global Philadelphia Association is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting Philadelphia as an influential World Heritage City and as a vital, diverse center for global affairs. The city’s location, rich history, and vibrant immigrant communities stir a unique passion for global connection.
