Source: Independence Historical Trust  Description: Independence Historical Trust is the official philanthropic partner of Independence National Historical Park, the national park that protects, preserves and interprets Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the 54 plus historical acres located in the City of Philadelphia. As such, INHT invests your philanthropic dollars in park programs and initiatives to…

Source: Alliance Francaise de Philadelphie Description: The Alliance Française de Philadelphie is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people learn French and deepen their knowledge of Francophone cultures. We do that by offering a wide variety of classes for all levels, many cultural events and a welcoming community. In the time since we temporarily closed our physical…

Source: Lithuanian Music Hall Association Description: The Lithuanian Music Hall Association is a Lithuanian club in Philadelphia supporting Lithuanian culture, education, science, arts, and sports among our members. Established in 1907 through the merger of various Lithuanian clubs and organizations in the Philadelphia region, we are the Philadelphia chapter of the Lithuanian-American Community. LMHA partners with event…

Source: The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Description: The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is an independent member-supported library and museum that engages members, scholars and the interested general public to join actively in the cultural and intellectual life of Philadelphia and participate in historical, literary and educational activities.  To that end, the Athenaeum must be a diligent steward of…

Source: Chinatown Learning Center Description: Chinatown Learning Center is committed to supporting the Philadelphia community by providing high-quality bilingual education and care to preschool children; providing high-quality after-school and extracurricular enrichment programs to students in grades K-8, and offering resources and support to help parents with limited English proficiency gain access to services that benefit their families. CLC’s…

Source: French International School of Philadelphia Description: The French International School of Philadelphia is a not-for-profit independent school offering instruction from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The by-laws of the school were established on Jan. 22, 1991 and updated in 2016. The French International School of Philadelphia, or Ecole Française Internationale de Philadelphie, is an independent pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade…

Source: Philly Knits Description: The Philly Knits lesson plans for Philly Art Teachers to use as a way to teach sewing to kids rather than relying on volunteers and after school programs. Helps students have fun in class and work together and learn a new skill. Their mission is to spread the joy of the Fiber Arts –…

Source: Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Description: African Americans have achieved countless great feats in Philadelphia and beyond. As a result, they became namesakes of Philadelphia parks, recreation centers, and playgrounds. In honor of Black History Month, we invite you to learn the backgrounds behind the names of some Parks & Rec sites! Website: https://phl.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=cb1073d19cf64780b3c457ac7642fa06

Source: Visit Philadelphia Description:  Learn more about Philadelphia, home of the 17th-century Quaker abolitionist movement and the city where a young Harriet Tubman found freedom, played a vital role in the Underground Railroad. Freedom was the goal for the thousands of enslaved Africans on the Underground Railroad, a secret network of safe houses, churches and farms that…

Source: Joe Gorman, Music Specialist, D. Newlin Fell Elementary School Description: These are teaching resources on Indian and Nepali music and dance that have been collected by elementary music teacher Joe Gorman. He includes activities on Diwali dance, Bollywood dance and music, Jantar Mantar, Om Mani Padme Hum (Buddhist mantra chant), Mandala, traditional instruments, and…