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Friends of Arch Street
Newsletter
Welcome to the Arch Street Meeting House Newsletter for December 2022!
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Meetinghouse by Candlelight
Friday, December 2nd, 5 pm to 8 pm
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Kick off the holiday season at Arch Street Meeting House with live music from local Quaker schools, refreshments, a live historical impersonator, raffles, and more!
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On Friday, December 2nd, from 5 pm to 8 pm, the historic West Room of Arch Street Meeting House will be illuminated by candlelight, and visitors will be able to Meet Quaker History in a whole new light. In the East Room, visitors will have the opportunity to explore our exhibits, enjoy beverages courtesy of Yards Brewing Company, and have a fantastic holiday evening.
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Performances throughout the evening will be provided by Frankford Friends School, the George School, and Classic Christmas Carolers. We’ll even have a raffle for items like a Conshocken Brewing Co. gift card, tickets to Morris Arboretum, the Betsy Ross House, Franklin Square Mini Golf, and more.
Registration is not required. |
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Old City District Shopping Stroll &
Movie Night at ASMH: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Wednesday, December 14th, 7 pm to 9:30 pm
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Arch Street Meeting House will be hosting an indoor screening of the family-friendly holiday favorite, How the Grinch Stole Christmas following the Old City Shopping Stroll on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 from 7 pm to 9:30 pm.
Tickets to the movie night are a suggested donation of $5 per attendee and include admission to the museum. Bring snacks and a festive beverage, and have fun!
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Old City District Shopping Stroll: Old City shops will stay open late on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 for special holiday shopping hours from 5:00-7:00pm. Receive a free Old City tote bag with any purchase - while supplies last - at participating locations!
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Sign-up for the Old City Holiday Pass!
Arch Street Meeting House will be joining local businesses across Old City, Philadelphia for the launch of the Old City Holiday Pass! Festivities kick off on Small Business Saturday, November 26, 2022, with the debut of the FREE Old City Holiday Pass.
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Sign up by completing the form and enjoy special offers and deals at dozens of shops, restaurants, museums, and attractions all holiday season long, through December 30th. Plus, have the chance to win weekly Old City holiday prize packs.
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Have you ever thought about becoming an ASMH volunteer? Contact us for more information about joining our team of passionate and dedicated volunteers, and learn how their ongoing support of ASMH has helped thousands of visitors Meet Quaker History.
Being a practicing Quaker is not a requirement, but enthusiasm is a must!
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If you would like to share information about the volunteer program, please download a printable flyer (PDF).
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Museum Visiting Hours
Meet Quaker History, and visit us:
Thursday - Sunday
10 am - 4 pm
Upcoming Closures
CLOSED - Friday, December 2nd
CLOSED - Saturday, December 3rd
ASMH will be closed for the winter season beginning December 19th and ending March 2nd.
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Support Arch Street Meeting House with a gift today!
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Giving Tuesday may have come and gone, but there's still time to support Arch Street Meeting House today. As an advocate for the mission and legacy of Arch Street Meeting House, your support ensures that students, tourists, and Friends, far and wide continue to learn the stories of our past, and we hope it inspires them to be leaders and changemakers of the future.
Please consider spreading the word about ASMH, making a donation, or continuing to attend our events and programs. Our staff, volunteers, and Board of Trustees thank you as we secure the future of Arch Street Meeting House.
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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, Christie and Zachary Duncan-Tessmer, Sallie and David Jones, Deirdre Greer, Lucy Strackhouse, and David Unkovic.
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