The Cheltenham Township Historical Commission (CTHC) will host its annual Community Festival on Sunday, October 19, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Richard Wall House (1 Wall Park Dr., Elkins Park).
Timothy Esposito of the CTHC sent Glenside Local the following:
The event is designed to represent what it means to live in our township of Cheltenham: community groups, arts and culture, civic pride, and a sense of our past. Centered on the historic Richard Wall House Museum, the community fair embodies the best of what makes Cheltenham, Montgomery County, and the general Philadelphia area unique.
Who will be attending this year? They have about 40 community and historical groups signed up to host tables. These include a special guest, George Washington! He looks good for being over 200. He’s bringing his friends Abigail Adams and maybe even Martha Washington. Additionally, not one but two blacksmiths will be in attendance. Bob Herrmann is returning and this year we are welcoming a newcomer, The Hebrew Hammer. The Old York Road Garden Club will present their award-winning herb garden. Gilded age estates like Lynnewood Hall and Cairnwood and Glencairn will showcase their magical sites. Additionally, there will be over a dozen civic organizations present enabling you to learn about what’s going on in your community. These groups range from the Friends of (Various) Parks, to governmental representatives; from the library system to environmental groups. Come out to the event and learn about what your community has to offer, and perhaps what you have to offer ot your community.
Families will not be disappointed by our children-friendly activities:
- Face painting
- Balloon artist
- Toys and games
- Arts and crafts
Everyone will be able to enjoy live music, giant balloon sculptures by Designs by Stefe, and delicious Humpty’s Dumplings. Save your appetite for their tasty treats and delicious drinks! Of course the Richard Wall House will be open for tours; check out their giant dollhouse, ancient apple press, exquisite garment collection, and their wall of famous/infamous Cheltenham residents.
Family Entertainment
- Cheltenham Center for the Arts
- Face Painting by Sunny
- Humpty’s Dumplings
- MontCo Board and Card Games Meetup
- Objective Perspective, Guitar and Sax/Clarinet Duo
- Old York Road Garden Club
- Ross Lovenstein – Balloon Artist
History Organizations
- Baker-Fisher Camp 101, Sons Of Union Veterans of the Civil War
- 2 Blacksmithing Demonstrations – Including the Hebrew Hammer. Dueling Blacksmiths – MAYBE?
- Cairnwood Estate
- Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott
- Donald Scott Sr, Author – Montier book and other local history
- Friend of Camp William Penn
- Friends of Hope Lodge
- Friends of Northeast Philadelphia History
- Glencairn Museum
- Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation Inc
- Moland House
- Morrisville Historical Society at Summerseat
- Old York Road Historical Society
- The General Meade Society of Philadelphia
- The Millbrook Society
- William Penn Chapter NSDAR
- William Tennent House Association
Civic Groups
- Chelsea Chats
- Cheltenham Chamber of Citizens
- Cheltenham Communities That Care
- Cheltenham Township – YES THE ENTIRE TOWNSHIP. MAYBE
- Cheltenham Township Library System
- Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation
- Friends of High School Park
- Friends of Robinson Park
- Friends of the Curtis Arboretum
- La Mott Citizens United
- Melrose Park Neighbors Association
- Office of State Senator Art Haywood
- Rep. Napoleon Nelson
- Residents for a Sustainable Cheltenham
- TTF Watershed Partnership
For a full list of attendees and attractions, you can visit the Cheltenham Township website. More details below:
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