The Rosenbach Presents | Book Launch of Portrait of a Citizen: Stephen Girard, Mariner, Merchant, Banker and Philanthropist of the Early American Republic by Alexander Lawrence Ames | In-Person
As we mark the 250th anniversary of Stephen Girard’s arrival in Philadelphia in 1776, come to historic Founder’s Hall to learn about this notable Philadelphian’s remarkable life story, explore the collection of books, manuscripts, artworks, and artifacts he left behind, and consider his complex, contested legacy for his adopted city and nation.
The Rosenbach Presents | The Annual Rosenbach Bloomsday Virtual Talk: Gayle Feldman on Liberating Ulysses | Virtual
Gayle Feldman will relate how, through hard work, inspired archival detective work, sheer luck, and knowing the proclivities of her subject, she was able to uncover new information on the role the go-betweens played in putting Joyce's Ulysses into the hands of the right publisher at the right time, who was then able to put it into the hands of waiting readers.
The Rosenbach Presents | The Philadelphia Tea Party: Celebrating American Classical Music with Flautist Olivia Staton and Harpist Elizabeth Hainen of the Philadelphia Orchestra | In Person
Join the Rosenbach, Chef Adam Diltz of Elwood Restaurant, and talented musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra for a “Philadelphia tea party” in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Rosenbach Presents | Gallery Talk and Neighborhood Walking Tour with John Wind | In-Person
The program will begin at the Rosenbach for a tour of the exhibition Treasures from the Rosenbach’s Collection: History of the Material Text before stepping outside for a short walk to the John Frederick Lewis / John Wind home on Delancey Place. Guests will be welcomed with light refreshments and an opportunity to step back in time.
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[SOLD OUT] The Rosenbach Presents | Printing Press Preview | In-Person
Join us for a special preview of the Rosenbach Book Arts Center–see the Iron Handpress in action, learn a little about the history and artistry of letterpress, and maybe pull a print of your own!
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[SOLD OUT] The Rosenbach Presents | Burns Night | In-Person
Raise a glass to the Bard of Ayrshire, Robert Burns, with an evening of raucous readings of poems and songs. Join us for a celebration featuring music, poetry, and a scotch tasting. There will be haggis!
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[SOLD OUT] The Rosenbach Presents | Introduction to Scotch & Scotch Tasting in the Rosenbach Dining Room | In-Person
Immersed in the elegant surroundings of the Rosenbach’s dining room, Rosenbach Delancey Society member and Scotch expert Rick Davis will guide guests through a tasting of four different Scotch whisky samples, with a focus on techniques to get the most out of each sample. While we move through our samples, Rick will offer an overview of what is (and is not) whisky and explore key points around production, storage, buying, and more.
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[SOLD OUT] The Rosenbach Presents | Drinking with Dickens | In-Person
Celebrate the holiday season in the style of Charles Dickens: with good fellowship, music, and punch!
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[SOLD OUT] The Rosenbach Presents | Christmas at Pemberley: A Yuletide Tea with Elizabeth Darcy in partnership with The Winterthur Library | In-Person
This holiday season, help the Rosenbach and the Winterthur Library mark the 250th birthday of Jane Austen with a Pride & Prejudice-themed tea party in the parlor and dining room of the historic Rosenbach townhome on beautiful Delancey Place in Philadelphia!
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[SEATS AVAILABLE] The Rosenbach Presents | Gender, Sexuality, & the Harlem Renaissance: A Hands-on Collection Tour & Conversation | In-Person
Join the Rosenbach Museum & Library and GALAEI for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, a literary and artistic movement centered in Harlem, New York that witnessed an explosion of achievement by Black artists working in many genres.
The Rosenbach Presents | Madwomen in the Attic: Famous “Mad Scenes” from Opera | In-Person
Join the Rosenbach and Opera on Tap Philadelphia for a spooky and scintillating program exploring the rare books, manuscripts, and music of madness. “Mad scenes” fill literature and opera, often focusing on heroic (or villainous) women who succumb to the pressures of the societies in which they live. This spine-chilling evening will shed new light on some of the most famous mad characters of literature and opera.