Glen Foerd on the Delaware: Difference between revisions

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Historic picture of Glen Foerd on the Delaware.

Philadelphia's Last Remaining Delaware River Estate Open to the Public

Glen Foerd stewards an eclectic riverfront estate for the enjoyment and educational benefit of the community. Drawing from the estate’s architecture, art, material culture, and history—as well as its gardens and waterways—Glen Foerd provides inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and support Philadelphia’s natural and cultural ecosystems.

Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's Our Mission page.

In The News

Glen Foerd pipe organ back home after restoration, Northeast Times, December 1, 2023.
Travel back to the Roaring 20s with Deco on the Delaware (video), NBC-10, July 31, 2018.

Info

Email Newsletter: E-News Sign-Up
Event Calendar: Upcoming Events at Glen Foerd
Facebook: glenfoerd

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 {{toplink|url=http://www.glenfoerd.org|name=glenfoerd.org}}[[File:GlenFoerdEstate.jpg|400px|thumb|Historic picture of Glen Foerd on the Delaware.]]<blockquote>''Philadelphia's Last Remaining Delaware River Estate Open to the Public''</blockquote>
-Explore Philadelphia's grand river front estate! The '''Glen Foerd''' estate is '''a Philadelphia oasis'''. The public is welcome to enjoy the grounds and spectacular river views. They are free for the public and open every day from dawn to dusk. Tours of the mansion are also available.
+Glen Foerd stewards an eclectic riverfront estate for the enjoyment and educational benefit of the community. Drawing from the estate’s architecture, art, material culture, and history—as well as its gardens and waterways—Glen Foerd provides inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and support Philadelphia’s natural and cultural ecosystems.
-Many of Philadelphia's first families built their country estates on the banks of the Delaware River. They came by ferry, carriage, and later train, to escape the heat of summers in the city. It was at these grand estates they entertained some of the most prominent figures in the history of our nation. Glen Foerd is the only Delaware River estate located in Philadelphia, which is open to the public. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
+''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [https://www.glenfoerd.org/mission Our Mission] page.
-''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.glenfoerd.org/explore-glen-foerd Explore Glen Foerd] page and its [http://www.glenfoerd.org/history The History of Glen Foerd] page.
 ==In The News==