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“The Arts & Crafts Movement – John Ruskin to William Lightfoot Price”

A two-day celebration of the English and American pioneers of the Arts & Crafts Movement and the 1901 Community of Rose Valley.

Rose Valley Borough Council invites the general public to the dedication of the William Lightfoot Price PHMC Historical Marker.

Following the marker dedication, the Rose Valley Museum and the Decorative Arts Trust invite you to the John Ruskin to William Lightfoot Conference with lectures given by Jim Spates, George Thomas, Barbara Macklem and Ryan Berley.  For a complete description of the weekend’s events please click “here“.

Public dedication of William Lightfoot Price Historical Marker
Saturday, November 6, 2021 – 10:30 -11:30am, open to public

John Ruskin to William Lightfoot Price Conference
Saturday, November 6, 2021 – 12:00-6:00pm
Sunday, November 7, 2021 – 10:30am-6:00pm

Deadline for registration has been extended to Thursday, November 5, 2021.  Online registration is closed.  Please email programs@rosevalleymuseum.org or call 1-484-444-2961 to leave a message.  There are 5 seats left for the weekend with a few more for Sunday only.
Conference fee:
$80 per day or $125 for Saturday and Sunday for Rose Valley Museum and Decorative Trust members
$100 per day or $150 for Saturday and Sunday for non-members
$50 for Saturday and Sunday for students (Some scholarships are available for students and young professionals studying 20th century architecture and decorative arts.)

Optional Walking Tour of Arden, Delaware (includes lunch)
Monday, November 8, 2021, 10:30am, $32.  This event has sold out.

For everyone’s safety all attendees will be required to wear masks and provide proof of vaccination.  Changes will depend on PA State and Delaware County COVID protocols.

Register Now!

Reservations: call 484-444-2961
Payment can be made online or at the door. Click here to register online.
Note: “Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:28AM” is the 2-day ticket options ; “Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:30AM” refers to Saturday 1-day tickets.  Please make sure you sign up for the correct days.
Parking at Hedgerow Theatre or the School in Rose Valley.