Calendar of Events

National History Day Competition — Southeast PA

Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 8 am to 2 pm, Immaculata University — Loyola Hall

PBPF has helped arrange numerous displays including Ft. Mifflin, Revolutionary and Civil War reenactors, Duffy's Cut Mystery, Blacksmithing, Papermaking, 1864 Philadelphia Sanitary Fair and other exhibits. The public is invited to the competition of Middle School and High School students from the Southeast Region of Pennsylvania. Participants compete in various categories including: film/video, essay, first person interpretation and displays. Judges and volunteers are needed for the event. (Directions)

Historic Sugartown Day

Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm

PBPF has arranged for Revolutionary War Reenactors and a display table at this event which includes a Juried Craft Show and shopping in this historic crossroads Village. (www.historicsugartown.org for directions)

Malvern Memorial Parade

Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 1:30 pm

Join the 140th anniversary of the oldest, continually-held Memorial Day parade in the country with floats, marching bands, veterans and youth groups — more information to follow. (malvernmemorialparade.com for more info)

Let Freedom Ring Ceremony

Friday, July 4th, 2008 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm, Paoli Battlefield, Malvern PA

Celebrate Independence Day at a real Revolutionary War battlefield as we join with the nationwide bell-ringing celebration. Local author Bruce Mowday will be the keynote speaker with book signing. More information on activities to follow!

Candlelight Tour of the Battlefield

Saturday, October 11th starting at 6 pm, Paoli Battlefield, Malvern PA

Join this popular evening event with continuous guided tours within the battlefield and first-person interpreters relating accounts of this bloody conflict where 53 patriots lie forever in a mass grave. Admission charge for our annual fundraiser. More information on activities to follow!