World Heritage Month: Loving Our Landmarks Tour
Wed, May 6 · 4:00pm–5:30pm
A unique way to engage kids with our city’s water history.
At a glance
- Ages
- All ages
- Location
- West Philadelphia
- Setting
- outdoor
- Time
- ~1h 30m
- Signup
- Just show up
What to know
- •Guided tour with engaging storytelling
- •Ideal for mixed-age families
- •Historic landmark with scenic views
More details
Come experience the story of Philadelphia’s water—past, present, and future
Join us for our Cultural Heritage Tour at one of Philadelphia’s most iconic landmarks. See how the Fairmount Water Works continues to meet the challenges of changing times —from a public health crisis in the 1800s, through the changing climate of the 21st century. Tour guide Ellen Freedman Schultz, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and Philadelphia Water Department, will show rarely seen “before” images of the late 20th-century rehabilitation of the site and will talk about other water heritage sites throughout the world. All will inspire conversations about the challenges and possibilities for the protection of our significant water heritage sites. The guided tour will reaffirm that the historic Fairmount Water Works still stands as a beautiful and enduring symbol of the city’s commitment to providing clean public drinking water and across the globe.
