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By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>, Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/div>\n
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Festival of India<\/p><\/div>\n

Three events this weekend will deal with Indians \u2013 and all will be politically correct.<\/p><\/div>\n

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There will be two very different but equally attractive ethnic festivals\u00a0this weekend\u00a0at Penn\u2019s Landing (Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, www.delawareriverevents.com<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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Both of the free festivals deal with Indians — but not the Native American kind.<\/div>\n
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West Indian or East Indian — both will be featured this weekend.<\/div>\n

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Penn\u2019s Landing will host the annual Festival of India on August 17 and the annual Caribbean Festival on August 18.<\/div>\n
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The Festival of India, which is sponsored by the Council of Indian Organizations of Greater Philadelphia, is a festive event that features a day full of food, music, dancing and crafts.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can celebrate India’s 77th Independence Day with various cultural organizations, as well as Northern and Southern-style Indian cuisine such as chicken tikka masala, lassi, vada pav, dosa, as well as classical and Bollywood performances, music, shopping, henna tattoos, and tons of fun. The festival is presented by Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia (CIO).<\/div>\n
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The event will host a variety of vendors who will be selling a wide array of traditional Indian arts and crafts including clothes, jewelry, music, and other cultural items. Traditional Mahandi work (artistic design) will be available to be done on both hands and feet.\u00a0Mahandi or hands painting is an old Indian custom still have been practiced by most of the Indian women.<\/div>\n
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A wide selection of food items from both North and South India will be available for purchase, including such taste treats as tandoori chicken, tikka masala, kolkata rasgulla, gujarati dohkla, chennai idli, korma and an array of Indian breads including chapatti, poori and nan.<\/div>\n
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The free festival will run from 2-8 p.m.<\/div>\n
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\"\"Penn\u2019s Landing will host the 38th\u00a0Annual Caribbean Festival (https:\/\/phillycaribbeanfestival.com<\/a>) on August 18.<\/div>\n
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Sunday\u2019s festival, which is free and open to the public, is a celebration of the culture of 14 Caribbean Islands. The event, which runs from noon-8 p.m., features live island entertainment including drumming, dancing and music.<\/div>\n
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As always, the festival will have cultural booths where people can get information about the islands of the Caribbean. There will also be a marketplace with vendors selling Caribbean arts and crafts, fashion items and souvenirs.<\/div>\n
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Island cuisine will be well represented with a number of vendors offering Caribbean delicacies such as Jamaican jerk-chicken and hard-dough bread, escovitched fish and festival cakes, codfish fritters, Jamaican Patties, curried goat and rice & peas.<\/div>\n
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In addition to the events focusing on East Indians and West Indians, there is also a festival this weekend honoring the Indians of North America.<\/div>\n
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Roasting Ears of Corn Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

On August 17 and 18, the Museum of Indian Culture (2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, 610-797-2121, http:\/\/museumofindianculture.org<\/a>) is hosting the 44th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival.<\/div>\n

The 2024 event, which is Eastern Pennsylvania\u2019s oldest American Indian\u00a0festival, is a showcase for American Indian drumming, singing, dancing and food.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can watch demonstrations of Native American cooking, flintknapping and arrow making, experience throwing a tomahawk or see what it\u2019s like using an atlatl (spear thrower). There will be a special crafts area for kids where they can make sand art pictures and weave dreamcatchers.<\/div>\n
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The festival features a wide array of Native American entertainment.<\/div>\n
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Inca flutist Sicanni Purizaca will perform and 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. both days. There will also be performances each day by Native American recording artist Chrystal Shawanda.<\/div>\n
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Other live music and dance performances\u00a0include American Indian singers, Aztec Fire Dancers, hoop dancers, and American Indian dancers, singers and performers from all over Canada and the U.S.<\/div>\n
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Festival attendees will be able to shop at the Marketplace for Native American jewelry, fine arts, and clothing. There will also be food vendors with Indian burgers, frybread, buffalo stew, Indian tacos and fire-roasted corn.<\/div>\n
Tickets for the festival are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors (age 62 and older) and youth (age 12-17) and free for children (age 11 and under).<\/div>\n
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You can keep the international vibe going with a trip to either South Philly or Center City.<\/div>\n
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Crayfish Party<\/p><\/div>\n

This weekend, the\u00a0American Swedish Historical Museum\u00a0(1900 Pattison Avenue,\u00a0Philadelphia, 215-389-1776, www.americanswedish.org<\/a>) is presenting a special event on August 16 \u2013 the museum\u2019s annual Crayfish Party.<\/div>\n

The Crayfish Party, which is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., provides participants an opportunity to get a taste of Swedish summer.<\/div>\n
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Diners at the Crayfish Party will be able to enjoy a buffet of crayfish or Swedish meatballs, along with crisp bread, cheese, potatoes, cheese pie, and glass of akvavit all outside under the museum\u2019s beautiful lighted and decorated tent.<\/div>\n
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Tickets for the Crayfish Party are $70.<\/div>\n
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As part of Historic Philadelphia\u2019s celebration at Franklin Square (200 Sixth Street, Philadelphia, www.historicphiladelphia.org<\/a>), the organization is illuminating the park with its annual \u201cPhiladelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Fortunately for those who have yet to visit the festival, the attraction has been extended from August 18 until August 31.<\/div>\n
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Franklin Square will come alive every night with its Chinese Lantern Festival featuring more than two dozen illuminated lanterns \u2013 all constructed by lantern artisans from China.<\/div>\n
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Chinese-inspired performances will take place in Franklin Square twice nightly. Performances, which celebrate Chinese performance art and entertainment, are 30-minutes long and are scheduled for 7 and 9 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Festival hours are 6-11 p.m. Admission is $25 for adults ($28 on Saturday and Sunday), $23 \/$26 for youth and seniors, and $16 for children.<\/div>\n
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This month\u2019s edition of the 2024 Kennett Underground\u00a0Railroad Bus Tours (www.kennettundergroundrr.org<\/a>) is scheduled for August 18.<\/div>\n
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The popular, family-friendly bus tours are led by a knowledgeable local guide.<\/div>\n
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Riders will have the opportunity to visit documented Underground\u00a0Railroad sites, historic homes and Quaker Meetinghouses while learning about local abolitionists and anti-slavery activity in the Kennett Square area.<\/div>\n
The popular, family-friendly bus tours are led by a knowledgeable local guide.<\/div>\n
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The tour also presents the contributions of local African Americans and their faith communities in the quest for freedom from slavery houses while learning about local abolitionists and anti-slavery activity in the Kennett Square area.<\/div>\n
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The tour, which departs at 1 p.m., also presents the contributions of local African Americans and their faith communities in the quest for freedom from slavery.<\/div>\n
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Tours begin at the Brandywine Valley Tourist Information Center, which is located at 308 Greenwood Road in Kennett Square.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $25.<\/div>\n
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Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden (1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, stoneleighgarden.org\/garden\/home\/<\/a>) will host a special event — The Savoy Company presents: Gilbert & Sullivan\u2019s \u201cThe Grand Duke\u201d and Friends.<\/div>\n
Visitors can join\u00a0The Savoy Company\u00a0for a chance to catch the joy and hilarity of \u201cThe Grand Duke\u201d with selections from the beautiful music score performed by the cast of \u201cThe Grand Duke\u201d with The Savoy Company chorus.<\/div>\n
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The full professional orchestra, under the direction of Peter Hilliard, will also offer wonderful sneak previews of songs from \u201cThe Mikado\u201d and some other beloved Gilbert & Sullivan operettas for your musical enjoyment.<\/div>\n
Formerly a Main Line country estate, Stoneleigh:\u00a0A Natural Garden\u00a0opened to the public in 2018.<\/div>\n
It features dazzling displays of native plants, ancient trees, landscape designs by the Olmsted Brothers, and myriad habitats.<\/div>\n
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Tickets for the tour are $15.<\/div>\n
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Fort\u00a0Mifflin\u00a0(Fort\u00a0Mifflin\u00a0and Hog Island roads, Philadelphia, 215-685-4167, www.fortmifflin.us<\/a>) offers a variety of special events throughout the year.<\/div>\n
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On August 17, the special event will be \u201cCivil War Saturday.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Visitors can explore Fort Mifflin\u2019s years as a federal prison as the Mifflin Guard becomes our Garrison for the day.<\/div>\n
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They\u2019ll be able to watch the soldiers drill and prepare their camp meals over an open fire.<\/div>\n
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They can also \u201cEnlist\u201d where they can learn to drill with wooden muskets and enjoy Civil War Soldier Life and Medicine programs. Participants can discover the untold story of the prisoners of the Fishing Creek Confederacy, imprisoned at the Fort in 1864 and decide for themselves if any of them might still be there.<\/div>\n
Activities will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children (ages 6-12) and military veterans with ID.<\/div>\n
For an annual event with a completely different vibe, head west to Lancaster County this weekend.<\/div>\n
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This year\u2019s Thresherman\u2019s Reunion, which is being held now through August 17 at the Rough and Tumble site (4977 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, 717-442-4249, www.roughandtumble.org<\/a>), is the 75th annual staging of the event.<\/div>\n
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The daily schedule starts with breakfast at 7 a.m. at the R&T Multi-Purpose. The day\u2019s activities include a sawmill in operation, a \u201cPageant of Threshing\u201d, a shingle mill in operation, a \u201cParade of Power\u201d and threshing machine demonstrations.<\/div>\n
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There will also be displays featuring steam traction engines, antique tractors, threshing machines, Hit & Miss Gas engines, two steam railroads, shingle mill, large gas engines, model engines, sawmill, barker fan, stone crusher, antique cars, stationary bailers, antique wagons and the \u201cStationary Steam Engine Museum\u201d.<\/div>\n
Daily tickets for the eeventare $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-12).<\/div>\n
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On August 17 and 18, the small town of Mount Gretna comes to life with the 50th Annual Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show<\/a>\u00a0(Route 117 and Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, www.mtgretnaarts.com<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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The annual event features art, music, and food — all displayed on the historic grounds of the Pennsylvania Chautauqua.<\/div>\n
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Mt. Gretna is a small Victorian community founded in the late 1800s as a summer resort. Initially, the only way for residents to reach their cottages in the woods was to travel by train. The streets in Mt. Gretna were footpaths until automobiles became the regular mode of travel.<\/div>\n
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Many of the original cottages surround the Mt. Gretna Playhouse, an open-air theater where numerous cultural events are held. The quaint atmosphere attracts many visitors every summer for music, theater, miniature golf, a walk in the woods, a ride on the rail-trail, a hike to Governor Dick (an observation tower on top of the mountain), a visit to the Jigger Shop (a local ice cream parlor), and the Art Show.<\/div>\n
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Live entertainment will be provided by Ken Gehret and Friends, Paul Colombo Group, Andy<\/a> Roberts with Fragile Fire and Third Stream.<\/div>\n
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Proceeds from the Art Show are used to support cultural programs of the Pennsylvania Chautauqua and to maintain the Chautauqua\u2019s historic buildings and grounds. Media is sponsored in part by a grant from the Lebanon County Commissioners. The show also contributes substantially to the Mt. Gretna Volunteer Fire Company and funds a variety of community projects throughout Mt. Gretna.<\/div>\n
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The Art Show has an admission charge of $15 for adults and is free for children under 12. The admission fee includes parking in designated parking locations. Please note that no pets are permitted on the Art Show grounds.<\/div>\n
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Another popular event just a few miles from Mount Gretna is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (Mount Hope Estate and Winery grounds, Route 72, Cornwall, 717-665-7021, www.parenfaire.com<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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This year\u2019s 45th annual staging of the event, which bills itself as \u201cthe most wondrous event in all the Knowne World\u201d, is running now through October 27.<\/div>\n
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The festive annual event features authentic Elizabethan food and drink, traditional crafts from the guildsmen of yore and old-time games of skill \u2014 and a cast of hundreds of colorfully costumed re-enactors.<\/div>\n
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Every summer, the Faire, which takes place at Mount Hope Estate and Winery\u2019s authentic 35-acre recreation of a 16th-century village in Olde England, features a new story from a different year of England\u2019s past. This year\u2019s Faire will take you back in time to the year 1558.<\/div>\n
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More than 70 shows are scheduled throughout each day on the Faire\u2019s numerous stages.<\/div>\n
Without a doubt, the most popular attraction is the Jousting Arena. Visitors to the Faire flock to Bosworth Field whenever it\u2019s time for the Ultimate Joust. Peasants lead cheers for their favorite knights while musicians pound out a heart-thumping beat. The Master of the List announces the combatants and soon an encounter of royal proportions ensues.<\/div>\n
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Each weekend has a theme. On August 17 and 18, the theme is \u201cFairies and Fantasy.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The gates of the shire swing open wide welcoming your fellow travelers as well as travelers from the Fey realm\u2014Pixies, brownies, centaurs, fawns, Dungeon Masters and more.<\/div>\n
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The Faire offers a wide variety of activities for visitors, including listening to bagpipe music, checking out handsome Lords in their colorful silks, watching a jester\u2019s acrobatics, learning how to juggle, being the recipient of a gypsy woman\u2019s flirtations and watching the march of Beefeater Guards.<\/div>\n
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Guildsmen\u2019s Way is the area that features a large variety of merchants and artisans, including jewelers, candle makers, potters, herbalists, leather smiths, clothiers, and pewter makers \u2014 all offering for sale and demonstrating their ancient wares.<\/div>\n
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And there are more than 20 Royal Kitchens located around the faire with menus featuring a wide variety of food and beverage.<\/div>\n
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Single-day tickets are available at the gate for $33.95. For children (age 5-11) single-day tickets are available at the gate and online for $17.95.<\/div>\n
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Schuylkill Banks Riverboat Tour (www.schuylkillbanks.org\/events\/riverboat-tours-1<\/a>) presents \u201cSecrets of the Schuylkill<\/a>\u201d now through October.<\/div>\n
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The boat ride is a one-hour family-friendly tour of Philly\u2019s second biggest river featuring sights such as Bartram\u2019s Garden and Fairmount Water Works.<\/div>\n
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Riders can discover the Hidden River on a fun and educational riverboat tour while seeing spectacular views of Philadelphia.<\/div>\n
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They can also learn about the past, present, and future of the tidal Schuylkill River and its impact on Philadelphia on a one-hour\u00a0Secrets of the Schuylkill\u00a0tour which costs $25 for adults and $15 for children (age 12 and under).<\/div>\n
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Tours depart from the Walnut Street Dock, under the Walnut Street Bridge, east bank of the Schuylkill River.<\/div>\n
A Montgomery County Park with a special event this weekend is Pottsgrove Manor (100 West King Street, Pottstown,\u00a0610-326-4014, http:\/\/montcopa.org\/index.aspx?nid=930<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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Every Saturday in August, Pottsgrove Manor is presenting \u201cOpen House Days.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Visitors can see something new every Saturday as Pottsgrove Manor highlights items from the collection and welcomes Living History activities throughout the day. They will be able to discover the ins-and-outs of 18th century items with the curator and learn about the trades and skills of the past with living history interpreters.<\/div>\n
Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period receipts.<\/div>\n
Pottsgrove Manor\u2019s staff and living history volunteers will demonstrate 18th-century trades, crafts, and pastimes. Many of the audience-friendly events are interactive. This event also features free admission.<\/div>\n
Hope Lodge (553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 215-343-0965, http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/<\/a>) will be presenting a \u201cGuided Mansion Tours\u201d on August 20.<\/div>\n
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Hope Lodge was built between 1743 and 1748 by Samuel Morris, a prosperous Quaker entrepreneur. Morris acted as a farmer, shipowner, miller, iron master, shop owner, and owner of the mill now known as Mather Mill. Hope Lodge is an excellent example of early Georgian architecture, and it is possible that Edmund Woolley, architect of Independence Hall, offered advice in building. Samuel Morris owned the estate until his death in 1770.<\/div>\n
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The site opens at 12:30 p.m. with self-guided tours starting at 1 and 2:30 p.m. The\u00a0closes at 4 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Tour admission is\u00a0$8 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 65+) and for youth ages 6-17, and free for children under 5.<\/div>\n
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Hope Lodge is a Blue Star Museum which means that active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their families, are admitted free for regular tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day.<\/div>\n
Chanticleer (786 Church Street, Wayne, www.chanticleergarden.org<\/a>), which just opened its 2023 season, is one of them.<\/div>\n
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The Chanticleer estate dates from the early 20th-century, when land along the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad was developed for summer homes to escape the heat of Philadelphia. Adolph Rosengarten, Sr., and his wife Christine chose the Wayne-St. David\u2019s area to build their country retreat. The family\u2019s pharmaceutical firm eventually became part of Merck & Company in the 1920s.<\/div>\n
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The garden has evolved greatly since the death of the owner in 1990. As the home of the Rosengartens, Chanticleer was beautiful and green with impressive trees and lawns. Most of the floral and garden development you see today has occurred since 1990 — designed by Chanticleer staff and consultants.
\nThere are seven horticulturists, each responsible for the design, planting, and maintenance of an area. The areas are continually evolving, each with its own feel, yet joined together as one complete unit.<\/div>\n
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The Teacup Garden and Chanticleer Terraces feature seasonal plants and bold-textured tropical and subtropical plants.<\/div>\n
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The Tennis Court, Ruin, Gravel Garden, and Pond Garden focus on hardy perennials, both woody and herbaceous.<\/div>\n
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Asian Woods and Bell\u2019s Woodland are shady areas. The Serpentine celebrates the beauty of agricultural crops.<\/div>\n
Admission to Chanticleer is $12 for adults and free for pre-teen children (12 years and under).<\/div>\n
Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum (1237 State Road, Andalusia, www.andalusia house.org<\/a>) opened its gates for the 2023 season at the beginning of April.<\/div>\n
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Located on a wooded promontory overlooking the Delaware River, Andalusia has been a stately presence on this stretch of water, just north of Philadelphia, for more than 200 years. The ancestral home of the Biddle family, Andalusia\u00a0is\u00a0also a natural paradise of native woodlands and spectacular gardens that have evolved over time.<\/div>\n
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Placed on the National Register\u00a0of Historic Landmarks\u00a0in 1966, the Big House\u00a0is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States.<\/div>\n
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Its surrounding gardens delight the senses all through the year, from the tumbling, brightly colored leaves of fall to the floral extravaganza of spring and the abundance and scent of summer.<\/div>\n
Self-Guided Garden Tours will be available Mondays through Wednesdays from April 4-November 2 (excluding holidays) at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Picnics are allowed on the grounds (with have a \u201ccarry-in, carry-out\u201d policy).<\/div>\n
Access to the Big House is not included with this tour, which is $20\u00a0per person. There is no charge for children 12 and under.<\/div>\n
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Big House Tours with Garden Access will be available Mondays through Wednesdays from April 4-November 2 (excluding holidays) at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person.\u00a0There is no charge for children 12 and under.<\/div>\n
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The Elmwood\u00a0Park Zoo (1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) is hosting \u201cBreakfast with the Giraffes\u201d on August 19, 20, 26 and 27.<\/div>\n
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Guests can enjoy a delicious, socially distanced outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to the zoo\u2019s three towering giraffes. After participants have cleared their plates, they will be invited to an exclusive giraffe feeding.<\/div>\n
The breakfast event will get underway at 8:30 a.m.<\/div>\n
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A \u201cZoo Snooze\u201d overnight campout will start at 6 p.m. on August 18 and run until 9:30 a.m. on July 10.<\/div>\n
The \u201cCampout\u201d includes \u2014 Dinner (includes pizza, salad, and potato chips), Breakfast (includes pastries and fresh fruit), Flashlight tour of the zoo, Campfire & activities, educational show the next morning and Zoo admission the next day.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $54.95.<\/div>\n
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Auburn\u00a0Heights Preserve (3000 Creek Road, Yorklyn, Delaware, 302-239-2385,\u00a0http:\/\/auburnheights.org<\/a>) will host \u201cAuburn Heights After Hours\u201d on August 22 from 5-8 p.m. each day.<\/div>\n
Visitors can dine at the featured food truck \u2013 Dixie\u2019s Down Home Cooking — and purchase wine and craft beer from Dew Point Brewing Co.<\/div>\n
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They can wander the grounds to view a selection of classic cars brought by local clubs and collectors, check out the newly renovated museum and try their hand at outdoor games.<\/div>\n
There will be live performances by the\u00a0Newark Ukesters, a local ukelele group.<\/div>\n
Some seating will be available, but guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at this event.<\/div>\n
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General admission is\u00a0$6 (ages 13 and older), $3 (ages 6\u201312), and free for children (ages five and under).<\/div>\n
Hagley Museum and Library (Route 141, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400, www.hagley.org<\/a>) presents a special event on August 19 — a \u201cWalking Tour.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The \u201cWalking Tour\u201d on will depart at 11 a.m. n August 19<\/div>\n
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With the \u201cWalking Tour,\u201d participants can walk through history during an in-depth, 90-minute guided tour each Monday morning from March through December. This week\u2019s topic is\u00a0\u201cRocks and Roll Mills.\u201d<\/div>\n
Hagley Museum and Library is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers’ community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family.<\/div>\n
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High on the banks of the Brandywine River overlooking the original powder mills, E. I. du Pont, founder of the DuPont Company, built his home. For almost a century the Georgian-style home and surrounding complex of buildings and gardens served as the center of family and business life. Five generations of du Pont family members lived in the house since its completion in 1803, each leaving their mark. Today you will see it much as it was when the last family member lived there, filled with furnishings and collections of American folk art, alongside treasured family pieces and items brought with the family from France when they left in 1799.<\/div>\n
Admission is $20 for Adults, $16 for Seniors (62+) and Students, and $10\u00a0for Children 6-14.<\/div>\n
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The focus will be on something little at a special event this weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, phillyexpocenter.com<\/a>) \u2013 an event billed as \u201cFor Lovers of the Strange, Unusual & Bizarre — The\u00a0Oddities & Curiosities Expo.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0Oddities & Curiosities Expo, which will run from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on August 17 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on August 18,\u00a0showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird.<\/div>\n
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Show attendees will find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror\/Halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, animal skulls\/bones, funeral collectibles and much more.<\/div>\n
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The show promoters claim, \u201cWe truly have something weird for everyone at our shows. All items you see at our shows are legal to own.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The O&C Expo provides a safe place for anyone to come and discover new artists, meet new friends and be surrounded by an amazing community of like-minded people.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the show.<\/div>\n
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The John Heinz\u00a0National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, www.fws.gov\/refuge\/John_Heinz<\/a>) has several attractive events scheduled for this week.<\/div>\n
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\u201cBird Walk with Chuck Root and Emily Dodge\u201d will be held on August 19 at 8 a.m.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can take an educational walk with two of the site\u2019s knowledgeable volunteers and discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes.<\/div>\n
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The walk will begin at the archway at the Visitor Center and will last approximately one hour on flat surfaces.<\/div>\n
The \u201cBird Walk with Mary Ellen Krober\u201d is scheduled for August 18 at 8 a.m.<\/div>\n
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Later on Sunday, there will be a \u201cPlant Walk with Dick Cloud\u201d starting at 1 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Other events on August 18 are \u201cSunrise Walk to Observation Tower\u201d at 6 a.m. and Beginner Wildlife<\/div>\n
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Another venue where you can get close to nature is Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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The arboretum\u2019s schedule for this weekend features the \u201cSaturday Wildflower Walk,\u201d on August 19 from 3-5 p.m. and the \u201cPOP-UP: Tasting Station in\u00a0Lucille\u2019s\u00a0Garden\u201d from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on August 20.<\/div>\n
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At the \u201cSaturday Wildflower Walk,\u201d wildflower expert\u00a0Dick Cloud\u00a0will lead an informative two-hour hike that will take visitors through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. These walks are for those who have a love of plants, their role in ecology, or for those who want to learn more.<\/div>\n
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At the \u201cPOP-UP: Tasting Station in\u00a0Lucille\u2019s\u00a0Garden,\u201d visitors will be able to sample the seasonal bounty from Tyler\u2019s edible\u00a0garden. No registration is necessary and it\u2019s free with admission.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Tyler Arboretum is $18 for adults (ages 18-64) and $10 for children (ages 3-17) and Military with valid ID.<\/div>\n
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Morris Arboretum (100 Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, www.morrisarboretum.org<\/a>) has plenty of attractions this summer.<\/div>\n
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Every Tuesday through August, Morris Arboretum presents \u201cBloomin\u2019 Bubbles\u201d from 11 a.m.-noon starting at the Azalea Meadow \u2013 weather permitting.<\/div>\n
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There are more than flowers in bloom this spring and summer at the Morris Arboretum. Visitors are invited to join the arboretum staff for \u201cBloomin\u2019 Bubbles,\u201d when the Azalea Meadow is transformed into a magical flurry of bubbles for children to play with, play in and pop before lunch.<\/div>\n
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The Morris Arboretum also is offering its \u201cGarden Highlights Tour\u201d this month.<\/div>\n
Experienced guides will share both the history and current highlights of the Arboretum during a one-hour walking tour.<\/div>\n
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Tours depart from the\u00a0Visitor Center\u00a0at 1 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. These tours are small groups and space is very limited.<\/div>\n
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This reservation is good for admission to the Arboretum as well as for the tour itself. The tour is weather permitting. If the tour is cancelled, your ticket is still good for admission.<\/div>\n
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Another attraction at Morris Arboretum is the ultra-popular Garden Railway Display, which has become a major summer attraction at the site. The annual edition of the display will remain open until September 30.<\/div>\n
This summer, the arboretum unveiled a brand-new exhibition in its Garden Railway \u2013\u00a0\u201cGarden Railway: Dinos!\u201d<\/div>\n
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With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors will enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including\u00a0Triceratops, and\u00a0Velociraptor, as well as other Mesozoic creatures — all made out of natural materials such as bark, leaves, and twigs.<\/div>\n
As one of the largest outdoor miniature train displays in the United States, the Garden Railway will delight and amaze visitors of all ages.<\/div>\n
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Admission is $20 for adults; $18 for seniors (65 and older); $10 for students (ages 13-17 or with ID), active military and retired military; and free for children (under 3).<\/div>\n
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Historic Odessa (Main Street, Odessa, Delaware, 302-378-4119, www.historicodessa.org<\/a>) is both a scenic and an historic site in Delaware.<\/div>\n
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Odessa is one of Delaware\u2019s most historic sites.<\/div>\n
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Known in the 18th-century as Cantwell\u2019s Bridge, Odessa played a vital role in commercial life along the Delaware River as a busy grain shipping port.<\/div>\n
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Today, visitors can stroll along tree-lined streets and admire examples of 18th- and 19th-century architecture in one of the best-preserved towns in Delaware. They can also tour a remarkable collection of antiques and Americana preserved in period room settings and quaint exhibits.<\/div>\n
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Historic Odessa is open to the public from March through December, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.\u00a0 The site is also open Monday by reservation. General Admission: Adults, $10; Groups, Seniors, Students, $8; and Children under six are free.<\/div>\n
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The Brandywine Valley has quite a few museums and tourist sites that provide residents and tourists ideal opportunities to spend leisure time — and you can maximize your effort if you take advantage of the 2024 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport.<\/div>\n
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The cost is $49 for an individual pass and $99 for a family pass (for up to five family members).<\/div>\n
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The Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport is good for one-time admission to Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley\u2019s top attractions now through October 31.<\/div>\n
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A family pass, which includes one-day admission to each of 12 sites, can bring a savings of over $200 for the holders — especially since many of the participating institutions have regular admission fees in double figures.<\/div>\n
The list of locations covered by the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport includes Longwood Gardens, Delaware Museum of Nature and Science, Brandywine River Museum, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware History Museum, Hagley Museum and Library, Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts, Nemours Mansion & Gardens, Read House and Garden, Mt. Cuba Center, Rockwood Museum and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.<\/div>\n
For more information, call (800) 489-6664 or visit www.visitwilmingtonde.com\/bmga\/<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Visiting Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) is a real treat at any time during the year but especially sweet during the summer when the grounds are filled with vibrant colors produced by a variety of flowers.<\/div>\n
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Longwood Gardens is one of the best outdoor attractions in the area, one of the best family attractions in the state and one of the best gardens attractions in the country.<\/div>\n
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Each of the six districts has a distinct personality.<\/div>\n
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Chimes Tower District — A stunning hillside of rare, expertly edited plants, a historic bell tower anchored on a 50-foot waterfall, and award-winning trees beckon, all within view of the majestic Main Fountain Garden.<\/div>\n
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Conservatory District — Considered the centerpiece of Longwood Gardens, stunning 19th-century architecture works in harmony with a perpetual flower show under acres of glass. Explore dazzling displays and otherworldly plant species through a series of breathtaking rooms.<\/div>\n
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House & Theater District — Developed with the specific purpose of display and performance, experience a vista to the early days of Longwood, taking in views that Pierre and his family enjoyed more than a century ago, including Peirce\u2019s Park and Peirce\u2019s Woods.<\/div>\n
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Lakes District — Open vistas, rolling green lawns, sparkling water, and splashing fountains recall a European holiday from days gone by, reminding us of the joy of fresh air, a nice walk, and an exquisite view.<\/div>\n
Meadow & Forest District — The expansive landscape of the Meadow and Forest District harmonizes the best practices in ecological restoration with garden design\u2014showcasing horticultural excellence and beauty while prioritizing plant and animal communities.<\/div>\n
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Main Fountain Garden District — The classical gardens and grand theatre of this district have captivated guests for more than 90 years. Inspired by Pierre S. du Pont\u2019s travels to Europe\u2019s great water gardens, world\u2019s fairs, and expositions, the Main Fountain Garden highlights horticulture, engineering marvels, and the beauty of exceptional design.<\/div>\n
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Longwood\u2019s summer schedule features Main Fountain Garden Performances through October 27, Illuminated Fountain Performances Thursdays-Saturdays through October 26, Festival of Fountains through October 27, Fireworks & Fountains Shows on select dates through October, Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows daily through November 10, and Festive Fridays on August 16, September 20 and October 18.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Longwood Gardens is $32 for adults, $28 for seniors and college students, $23 for active military and $17 for youth.<\/div>\n
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Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org<\/a>) is a great summertime destination.<\/div>\n
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There seems to be no end to what\u2019s in bloom — and in almost every corner of the garden.<\/div>\n
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The garden is a result of the artistic vision of its creator, Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969) and is surrounded by nearly 1,000 acres of meadows, farmland, and waterways.<\/div>\n
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The views in every direction are important to the whole. The paths are an integral part of the overall design, curving rather than straight, following the contours of the land, passing around trees, and drawing walkers into the garden.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can explore the garden on foot, or on a narrated tram ride (March-December).<\/div>\n
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Admission to Winterthur is $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and students and $8 for children.<\/div>\n
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Nemours Estate (1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, nemoursestate.org<\/a>) has come alive with its magnificent gardens.<\/div>\n
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Originally constructed in 1910,\u00a0Nemours\u00a0Mansion is one of Delaware\u2019s grandest buildings and includes the largest formal French garden in North America.<\/div>\n
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Nemours\u00a0Estate comprises an exquisite, 77-room Mansion, the largest formal French gardens in North America, a Chauffeur’s Garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles, and 200 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows and lawns.<\/div>\n
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Nemours\u00a0was the estate of Alfred I. duPont. Alfred Ir\u00e9n\u00e9e du Pont was an<\/div>\n
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American\u00a0industrialist,\u00a0financier,\u00a0philanthropist\u00a0and a member of the influential\u00a0Du Pont family.<\/div>\n
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He named the estate\u00a0Nemours, after the French town that his great-great-grandfather represented in the French Estates General. While looking to the past and his ancestors for inspiration, duPont also ensured that his new home was thoroughly modern by incorporating the latest technology and many of his own inventions.<\/div>\n
The Gardens are one of the estate\u2019s prime attractions.<\/div>\n
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The two elk at the top of the Vista are the work of French sculptor Prosper Lecourtier (1855\u20131924), a specialist in animal figures. Lined with Japanese\u00a0cryptomeria, pink flowering horse chestnuts and pin oaks, the Long Walk extends from the Mansion to the Reflecting Pool.<\/div>\n
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The 157 jets at the center of the one-acre pool shoot water 12 feet into the air; when they are turned off, the entire \u201cLong Walk\u201d is reflected in the pool. The pool, five and a half feet deep in its deepest section, holds 800,000 gallons of water and takes three days to fill. The Art Nouveau-style, classical mythology-based \u201cFour Seasons\u201d around the pool are by French-born American sculptor Henri Crenier (1873\u20131948).<\/div>\n
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The entrance is located on the campus of Nemours Children\u2019s Health, follow signs for Nemours Estate.<\/div>\n
Admission to\u00a0Nemours\u00a0is $23 for adults, $21 for seniors and $10 for children.<\/div>\n
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On select Saturday and Sundays now through July 30, the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http:\/\/www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) is presenting<\/div>\n
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\u201cWine Down\u201d will feature live music on Thursday evening and Quizzo trivia games on Fridays.<\/div>\n
In addition to wine available by the glass, there will be food items available for purchase.<\/div>\n
Penns Woods Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, http:\/\/www.pennswoodswinery.com<\/a>) is presenting a summer music series.<\/div>\n
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The winery will open at 11 a.m. each day and have matinee performances of live music.<\/div>\n
There will be music by Chris Despo on August 16 from 5-7 p.m., Ashley Sweetman on August 17 from 2-5 p.m. and Jason Ager on August 18 from 2-5 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Peddler\u2019s Village (Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com<\/a>) is celebrating \u201cPeach Month\u201d in August.<\/div>\n
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It\u2019s a paradise for those who love shopping and\/or peaches with plenty of peachy treats, weekend entertainment, and scenic strolls through the Village\u2019s summer gardens.<\/div>\n
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Visitors will be able to savor the flavors of all things peach from savory to sweet at the Village\u2019s restaurants and weekend outdoor food tent<\/a>\u00a0all month long.<\/div>\n
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On August weekends, visitors can enjoy live music while they shop and enjoy peach-themed foods and beverages.<\/div>\n
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Fresh peaches, peach pies, and peach products will be available on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/div>\n
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The Bristol Riverside Theatre (www.brtstage.org<\/a>) presents another edition of its \u201cWilliam Penn Bank Summer Music Fest.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Now through August 18, the presentation is \u201cForever Motown.\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cForever Motown\u201d plays the hits that dominated the charts in the 60s and 70s — the best of the best from Berry Gordy\u2019s Detroit hit-making factory.<\/div>\n
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A talented cast backed by a band of veteran musicians performs the beloved songs from the Motown hitmakers — The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, and Stevie Wonder.<\/div>\n
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The performance will be held indoors at the state-of-the-art Ben Franklin Middle School Theatre, which is located at 6403 Mill Creek Road in Levittown.<\/div>\n
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Sesame Place (100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, www.sesameplace.com<\/a>), a family-friendly amusement park in Langhorne, is hosting \u201cSummer Fun Fest\u201d now through September. Guests will be able to rock out with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and Count von Count.<\/div>\n
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There\u2019s nothing like summer at Sesame Place. It\u2019s a great time to cool off with refreshing (and splashy) water attractions for all ages, from Big Bird\u2019s Rambling River to The Count\u2019s Splash Castle. Find more fun in the sun with family rides like Captain Cookie\u2019s High C\u2019s Adventure and Oscar\u2019s Wacky Taxi Roller Coaster.<\/div>\n
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Summer is perfect for meeting your favorite furry friends and taking bright, beautiful pictures with them. There also are exciting shows, special events, parades, dance parties, character dining experiences, and other surprises lined up to give you even more ways to connect.<\/div>\n
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It\u2019s Sesame Place\u2019s birthday and the park is throwing a party full of furry fun now through August 6.<\/div>\n
Visitors can celebrate with a special interactive Birthday Bash Dance Party, find all the party balloons in a fun, whimsical scavenger hunt, and take photos with their Sesame Street friends dressed in their birthday attire.<\/div>\n
Special activities include \u201cBirthday Character Meet & Greets,\u201d \u201cFurry Friends Birthday Bash Dance Party\u201d and \u201cElmo\u2019s Party Balloon Scavenger Hunt.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Ticket prices for Sesame Place start at $52.99.<\/div>\n
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Wonderspaces\u00a0at the Fashion District (27 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, philadelphia.wonderspaces.com<\/a>) is an experiential, interactive arts venue.<\/div>\n
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Building on the success of annual pop-up shows in San Diego, and its first permanent location in Scottsdale, Arizona,\u00a0Wonderspaces\u00a0opened a 24,000 square foot gallery space in Philly a year ago.<\/div>\n
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Wonderspaces\u00a0features 14 art installations that all play with the idea of perspective.\u00a0 The artwork ranges from award-winning virtual reality short film about a dinner party-turned-alien abduction, to a room where visitors digitally paint the walls with the movement of their bodies.<\/div>\n
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New artworks rotate in every few months, creating an ever-evolving, year-round show.<\/div>\n
Tickets are for entry at a specific date and time. Visitors are welcome to stay as long as they please during operating hours.\u00a0The average time spent experiencing the show is 90 minutes.<\/div>\n
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A few installations contain flashing lights, images, and patterns that may trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. All visitors must sign a waiver prior to being admitted into the space. Adult supervision is required for visitors under 16.<\/div>\n
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The West Chester Railroad ( www.westchesterrr.net<\/a>) is running its \u201cSummer Picnic Specials\u201d every Sunday now through September 18. There will be one excursion each day at noon.<\/div>\n
Passengers can enjoy a 90-minute round trip train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. Riders are invited to pack a lunch to have during excursion\u2019s stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for children (2-12) and free for children (under two).<\/div>\n
Wilmington and Western Railroad (Greenbank Station, 2201 Newport-Gap Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, www.wwrr.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cYorklyn Limited\u201d on Saturdays in August with departures at 12:30 p.m.<\/div>\n
Riders can take a leisurely 1.5-hour round-trip ride up the Red Clay Valley to the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove, where they can de-train to enjoy a half-hour layover along the banks of the Red Clay Creek to have a picnic or simply admire the natural surroundings.<\/div>\n
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For those who don\u2019t want to get off the train at Mt. Cuba, they can remain onboard and travel further up the line through the communities of Ashland and Yorklyn. On the return trip, there will be a brief stop at Mt. Cuba to pick up the picnic passengers.<\/div>\n
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The \u201cYorklyn Limited\u201d excursion is the re-branded name of the \u201cMt. Cuba Meteor\u201d excursion.<\/div>\n
These trips are powered by one of Wilmington and Western Railroad\u2019s historic first-generation diesel locomotives.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for seniors and $16 for children (ages 2-12).<\/div>\n
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The New Hope Railroad (32 Bridge Street, New Hope, www.newhoperailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cGrapevine Express,\u201d which features \u201cWine & Cheese Tasting\u201d on Saturdays and Sundays in August at 5 p.m. each night.<\/div>\n
Riders are invited to take part in a romantic \u201cWine and Cheese Excursion\u201d and enjoy fine gourmet cheese, artisan crackers, meats, fruit, and our featured local wines. Additional Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages are also available onboard.<\/div>\n
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Wine and cheese will be served to passengers as they travel along the same railroad line passengers did when it was built in 1891 connecting New Hope with Philadelphia. The journey travels through the beautiful hills and valleys of Bucks County, along once vital waterways and streams and across numerous trestle bridges.<\/div>\n
The excursions will take place aboard one of the railroads lavishly appointed early 1900\u2019s first-class parlor cars.<\/div>\n
Tickets are $102.58 (Ages 21 and older only).<\/div>\n
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The Strasburg Railroad (Route 741, Strasburg, www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cWine & Cheese Train\u201d on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in August at 5 p.m. on Thursdays and 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.<\/div>\n
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Passengers can enjoy the luxurious, climate-controlled first-class accommodations and a tasting of select wine, cheese, and crackers as they travel in style down the tracks from Strasburg to Paradise and back. The train departs at 7 p.m. and the total trip time is 45 minutes.<\/div>\n
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\u201cWine & Cheese Train\u201d boarding is 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Riders must be 21 or older and have their photo ID ready when they board.<\/div>\n
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Featured wines are carefully selected from Waltz Vineyards, and cheeses are paired accordingly. Beer and select non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase upon request. Riders can purchase a souvenir wine glass on board the train if desired. Glasses are $7 each.<\/div>\n
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In accordance with Pennsylvania law, alcohol is only served during the train ride. The rail line is not permitted to serve alcoholic beverages while the train is berthed in the station.<\/div>\n
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This popular train is available on select Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the season. Tickets are $50.<\/div>\n
On August 17, the\u00a0Colebrookdale\u00a0Railroad (South Washington Street,<\/div>\n
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Wine sampling in our First Class Parlor, First Class Lounge and Dining Car Only.<\/div>\n
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Wines will be paired with nuts, cheeses, meats and crackers.<\/div>\n
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The tourist rail line\u2019s 90-minute expedition into Berks County features rides on meticulously restored century-old rail cars and visits to one of the most scenic and historic regions in the northeast.<\/div>\n
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Ticket prices start at $30.<\/div>\n
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The Northern Central Railway (2 West Main Street, New Freedom, www.northerncentralrailway.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cTaylor Tribute Express\u201d on August 16 at4 and 6:30 p.m.<\/div>\n
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The tourist rail line issued this invitation \u2013 \u201cCalling all fans for an epic concert experience on the rails! Join us at the platform 30 minutes before departure for a live tribute concert of Taylor Swift’s top hits, a dance party and sing along. During the ride, enjoy acoustic performances, Swiftie trivia and meet and greets with our amazing tribute artist! Don’t forget to wear your best eras outfit!\u201d<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $28.89 for adults and $19.99 for children (ages 2-12).<\/div>\n
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The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (Reading Outer Station, Reading, www.rbmnrr-passenger.com<\/a>) is running \u201cAll Day Train Excursions\u201d every Saturday and Sunday in August and September.<\/div>\n
Passengers can take a train excursion through Pennsylvania\u2019s beautiful landscape to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. They can board the train at the Reading Outer Station, Port Clinton Station, or Tamaqua Station.<\/div>\n
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During the trip, riders will see rolling farmland, beautiful mountains, glistening lakes, and small towns along the railroad\u2019s main line. The train will also travel through tunnels and over bridges — a highlight being the Hometown High Bridge.<\/div>\n
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Once the excursion arrives in Jim Thorpe, riders have more than 3.5 hours to explore the many shops, restaurants, and attractions before boarding the train for your return trip.<\/div>\n
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While in Jim Thorpe, they can also ride one of the rail line\u2019s 70-minute Lehigh Gorge trains at a discounted rate.<\/div>\n
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Tickets for the all-day excursion are $39 from the Reading Outer Station and Port Clinton Station and $24 from the Tamaqua Station.<\/div>\n
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Grim\u00a0Philly\u2019s \u201cDark Philly History Tour\u201d (www.grimphilly.com<\/a>) will be held every evening throughout the summer.<\/div>\n
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Participants can walk with tour guides from the grounds of America’s first White House, Congress, and Liberty Bell to homes and sites of Hamilton, Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and more than 10 other Founding-Fathers. The surprising dirt of espionage, murder, sexual license and blackmail highlight the secrets of 1776 with a ghost story or two along the way. This tour is highly researched. And your guide is a historian.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $35.<\/div>\n
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Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Philadelphia (215-413-1997, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>),\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) and\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) operate throughout the winter and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true\u00a0ghost\u00a0stories and real haunted houses.<\/div>\n
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The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, which is based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Philadelphia, PA.,\u201d is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence Park, Society Hill, and Old City, where\u00a0ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and eerie graveyards abound.<\/div>\n
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Participants can discover the ghost lore of America\u2019s most historic and most haunted city with stories from the founding of William Penn\u2019s colony to present-day hauntings.<\/div>\n
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The activity is open year-round \u2013 weekends, December-February; every night, March-November. Tickets are $24.<\/div>\n
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The Ghost Tour of Lancaster and the Ghost Tour of Strasburg are based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Lancaster, PA.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Participants in the\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster explore the long-forgotten mysteries of one of America\u2019s oldest cities, with haunting tales of otherworldly vigils, fatal curses, and star-crossed lovers. The\u00a0tour\u00a0provides the opportunity to experience 300 years of haunted history from the Red Rose City\u2019s thorny past. Tickets are $20.<\/div>\n
The\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0of the quaint and historic town of Strasburg in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visitors will experience an entertaining evening with a costumed\u00a0tour\u00a0guide spinning tales of haunted mansions, eerie graveyards, and spirits that roam the night \u2026 in a town lost in time. Tickets are $20.<\/div>\n
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Treetop Quest Philly (51 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, www.treetopquest.com<\/a>) is an aerial adventure park that will challenge you physically and mentally as you maneuver from tree to tree through obstacles and zip-lines. Once you\u2019re equipped, they will teach you how to operate your equipment and you\u2019ll be able to swing through each course as many times as you want for 2.5 hours.<\/div>\n
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Each participant is outfitted with a harness and gloves. Each course has a continuous belay system — a lifeline that is impossible to detach without a staff member. The activity is self-guided, and the staff is ready to assist when needed.<\/div>\n
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Gloves are required for our activity.\u00a0During this time, we encourage participants to\u00a0bring their own gloves\u00a0to use while up in the trees, gardening gloves are perfect for this activity.<\/div>\n
Ticket prices are $55, adults; $48, ages 12-17; $38, ages 7-11.<\/div>\n
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\u201cTreeTrails Adventures Trevose\u201d (301 West Bristol Pike, Trevose, treetrails.com\/trevose-pa<\/a>) is an adventure park\u00a0full of fun challenges for outdoor adventurers of all ages that is open now and will run through November 26.<\/div>\n
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Participants can experience the rush of TreeTrails Adventures\u00a0as they swing through the trees of the new adventure park.\u00a0They will be able to discover the\u00a0excitement of climbing and zip lining above the forest floor\u00a0with r family, friends, co-workers, or teammates.<\/div>\n
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The park, which is based at Phoenix Sport Club in Bucks County, offers two ways to experience climbing \u2013 TreeTrails Adventure Park and KidTrails Park. Young explorers can enjoy miniaturized courses in the adjacent KidTrails Park.<\/div>\n
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General Park Admission prices are: Main Park Adult Tickets (Ages 12+), $59 and Main Park Youth Tickets (Ages 7\u201311), $51.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Three events this weekend will deal with Indians \u2013 and all will be politically correct. There will be two very different but equally attractive ethnic festivals\u00a0this weekend\u00a0at Penn\u2019s Landing (Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, www.delawareriverevents.com). Both of the free festivals deal with Indians — but not the Native American kind. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":54455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[15750,7426,5979,15751],"class_list":["post-54459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-38th-annual-caribbean-festival","tag-featured","tag-festival-of-india","tag-roasting-ears-of-corn-festival"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=54459"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54460,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54459\/revisions\/54460"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/54455"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=54459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=54459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=54459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}