Museum Open
2019-09-21 - 2019-09-22 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22
12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge will be open the weekend of September 21 and 22 from noon until 4pm.
This weekend the Museum is participating in Delco Arts week (50 events + 25 sites).
Tour upper and lower studios, living room and dining room.
Permanent collection on display in upper studio.
Exhibit of papers of Mildred Scott Olmsted.
Display/sale of F. Townsend Morgan prints in the living room.
Admission: Free to members; $10 per person, 7 and up
Purchase tickets online (click here)
Please choose the appropriate date when purchasing tickets.

The Ardens Experiment
2019-09-22 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“The Ardens Experiment”
A lecture given by Barbara Macklem, Independent Scholar.
Take a walk through the villages of Arden, DE. This lecture is part of Delco Arts Week (Sept. 21-28)
Sunday, September 22, 2019, 4-6pm
Lecture followed by small reception
Donation: $20 per person ($15 members)
Register Now!
Reservations: call 484-444-2961
Payment can be made online or at the door. Click here to register online.
Parking at the School in Rose Valley at the end of School Lane.

Museum Open
2019-10-26 - 2019-10-27 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27
12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge will be open the weekend of October 26 and 27 from noon until 4pm.
Enjoy a step back to early 1900’s.
Tour upper and lower studios, living room and dining room.
Permanent collection on display in upper studio.
Exhibit of papers of Mildred Scott Olmsted.
Display/sale of F. Townsend Morgan prints in the living room.
Admission: Free to members; $10 per person, 7 and up
Purchase tickets online (click here)
Please choose the appropriate date when purchasing tickets.

Vinyl, Booze and Vampire Bites
2019-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Vinyl, Booze and Vampire Bites”
Halloween party pairing vinyl classic recordings with specialty cocktails and eats. Individuality in dress encouraged.
Annual fundraiser for the Museum to further archival preservation, restoration, and acquisition
Saturday, October 26, 2019, 6-10pm
Donation: $79 per person ($69 members)
Register Now!
Reservations: call 484-444-2961
Payment can be made online or at the door. Click here to register online.
Parking at the School in Rose Valley at the end of School Lane.

Museum Open
2019-11-09 - 2019-11-10 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10
12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge will be open the weekend of November 9 and 10 from noon until 4pm.
Enjoy a step back to early 1900’s.
Tour upper and lower studios, living room and dining room.
Permanent collection on display in upper studio.
Exhibit of papers of Mildred Scott Olmsted.
Display/sale of F. Townsend Morgan prints in the living room.
Admission: Free to members; $10 per person, 7 and up
Purchase tickets online (click here)
Please choose the appropriate date when purchasing tickets.

Who Was Will Price?
2019-11-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Who Was Will Price – A Decade Of Change 1890-1900”
A lecture given by James Garrison, Architect and Author.
In the decade that began with the design of Woodmont and ended with Yorklynne Price laid the foundation for his originality and curiosity to flourish in the first decades of the 20th century.
Sunday, November 10, 2019, 4-6pm
Lecture followed by small reception
Donation: $20 per person ($15 members)
Register Now!
Reservations: call 484-444-2961
Payment can be made online or at the door. Click here to register online.
Parking at the School in Rose Valley at the end of School Lane.

Tree Lighting at Thunderbird Lodge
2019-12-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Tree Lighting at Thunderbird Lodge”
Celebrate the start of the Christmas Season with carols and lighting of the Museum’s tree.
An old fashioned hour of song, hot chocolate, and community topped off by the lighting of the tree.
Sunday, December 1, 2019, 5-6pm
Donation: No cost
Register Now!
Reservations: Call 484-444-2961
Payment can be made online or at the door. Click here to register online.
Shop will be open.
Parking at the School in Rose Valley at the end of School Lane.

Museum Open
2019-12-28 - 2019-12-29 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday and Sunday, December 28 and 29
12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge will be open the weekend of December 28 and 29 from noon until 4pm.
Enjoy a step back to early 1900’s.
Tour upper and lower studios, living room and dining room.
Permanent collection on display in upper studio.
Exhibit of papers of Mildred Scott Olmsted.
Display/sale of F. Townsend Morgan prints in the living room.
Admission: Free to members; $10 per person, 7 and up
Purchase tickets online (click here)
Please choose the appropriate date when purchasing tickets.

Sandtarts & Schnitte
2019-12-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Sandtarts & Schnitte: Pennsylvania-German Cookie Cutting”
A workshop led by Ryan Berley, Curator RVMHS.
Enjoy making traditional cookies of the season and take your experiments home with you, if you don’t eat them first.
Sunday, December 29, 2019, 4-6pm (note time)
Small mall reception included.
Donation: $20 per person ($15 members)
Register Now!
Reservations: call 484-444-2961
Payment can be made online or at the door. Click here to register online.
Parking at the School in Rose Valley at the end of School Lane.

Museum Open
2020-01-18 - 2020-01-19 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday and Sunday, January 18 and 19
12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge will be open the weekend of January 18 and 19 from noon until 4pm.
Enjoy a step back to early 1900’s.
Tour upper and lower studios, living room and dining room.
Permanent collection on display in upper studio.
Exhibit of papers of Mildred Scott Olmsted.
Display/sale of F. Townsend Morgan prints in the living room.
Admission: Free to members; $10 per person, 7 and up
Purchase tickets online (click here)
Please choose the appropriate date when purchasing tickets.

Members Meeting & Winter Party
2020-01-19 17:30 - 21:30 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Members Meeting & Winter Party”
Members meeting from 5:30-6:30pm;
Winter party from 6:30-9:30pm
Sunday, January 19, 2020, 5:30-9:30pm
Please bring an hors d’oeuvre or dessert.
Museum provides cider, water, beer and wine.
Members free but may each bring one guest for $10
Register Now!
RSVP online, by email at programs@rosevalleymuseum.org or call 484-444-2961 Click here to register online.
Please bring an hors d’oeuvre or dessert.
Museum provides cider, water, beer and wine.
Parking at the School in Rose Valley.

Museum Open
2020-02-08 - 2020-02-09 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9
12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge will be open the weekend of February 8 and 9 from noon until 4pm.
Enjoy a step back to early 1900’s.
Tour upper and lower studios, living room and dining room.
Permanent collection on display in upper studio.
Display/sale of F. Townsend Morgan prints in the living room.
Admission: Free to members; $10 per person, 7 and up
Purchase tickets online (click here)
Please choose the appropriate date when purchasing tickets.

Valentine Wine & Chocolate: Pairing & Workshop
2020-02-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Valentine Wine & Chocolate: Pairing & Workshop”
Led by Jack Cunicelli of 320 Market and Ryan Berley of Shane Confectionery
Learn how to pair wine with chocolate while enjoying carefully selected wines, and hand-crafted chocolates with someone you love.
Sunday, February 9, 2019, 4-6pm
Small mall reception included.
Donation: $40 per person ($30 members)
Register Now!
Reservations required: call 484-444-2961
Email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Payment can be made online or at the door. Click here to register online.
Parking at the School in Rose Valley at the end of School Lane.

KEEP WHARTON ESHERICK IN ROSE VALLEY!
2020-02-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Old Mill, 9 Old Mill Lane, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Public Meeting at the Old Mill
Monday February 10th @ 7:30pm
Hedgerow Theatre is selling their original Wharton Esherick furniture from the 1920s-30s at public auction on March 31st at Freeman’s to raise money. Items include:
· Thunder Table 1929 from the Green Room
· 8x Hammer Handle Chairs made for the Actors
· 1934 Actors’ Dining Table from Hedgerow House
· Esherick family kitchen table
· Staircase from Hedgerow (built-in)
We need your help to raise awareness and $$ to save some of these priceless treasures for Rose Valley’s present and future generations. Please come to the Old Mill on Monday, February 10th at 7:30pm to understand the history of the pieces, why Hedgerow feels they need to sell them and how to help keep them in Rose Valley.
Please donate to the Rose Valley Museum’s Fund to Keep the Wharton Esherick legacy in Rose Valley
charity.gofundme.com/keepesherickinrosevalley

KEEP WHARTON ESHERICK IN ROSE VALLEY!
2020-02-10 19:30 - 2020-11-10 12:00 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Donate to keep the Wharton Esherick Legacy in Rose Valley
Hedgerow Theatre is selling their original Wharton Esherick furniture from the 1920s-30s at public auction on a date TBA at Freeman’s to raise money. Items include:
· Thunder Table 1929 from the Green Room
· 8x Hammer Handle Chairs made for the Actors
· 1934 Actors’ Dining Table from Hedgerow House
· Esherick family kitchen table
· Staircase from Hedgerow (built-in)
We need your help to raise awareness and $$ to save some of these priceless treasures for Rose Valley’s present and future generations. Donations can be made up until date and time to be announced (est. November 2020).
Please donate to the Rose Valley Museum’s Fund to Keep the Wharton Esherick legacy in Rose Valley
charity.gofundme.com/keepesherickinrosevalley

Museum Open - Cancelled
2020-03-21 - 2020-03-22 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22
12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge will be open the weekend of March 21 and 22 from noon until 4pm.
Enjoy a step back to early 1900’s.
Tour upper and lower studios, living room and dining room.
Permanent collection on display in upper studio.
Display/sale of F. Townsend Morgan prints in the living room.
Admission: Free to members; $10 per person, 7 and up
Purchase tickets online (click here)
Please choose the appropriate date when purchasing tickets.

Museum Open - Cancelled
2020-04-18 - 2020-04-19 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Cancelled
Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19
12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge will be open the weekend of April 18 and 19 from noon until 4pm.
Enjoy a step back to early 1900’s.
Tour upper and lower studios, living room and dining room.
Permanent collection on display in upper studio.
Women’s Suffrage Memorabilia exhibit
Display/sale of F. Townsend Morgan prints in the living room.
Admission: Free to members; $10 per person, 7 and up
Purchase tickets online (click here)
Please choose the appropriate date when purchasing tickets.

Henry Chapman Mercer & the Arts & Crafts Tile - Cancelled
2020-04-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Cancelled – new date TBA
“Henry Chapman Mercer & the Arts & Crafts Tile”
A lecture given by Vance Koehler, independent scholar and former curator at the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works.
Mr. Koehler is a preeminent historian of Moravian and Enfield tiles which decorate many of the homes in Rose Valley.
Sunday, April 19, 2020, 4-6pm Note: Date change
Lecture followed by small reception
Donation: $20 per person ($15 members)
Register Now!
Reservations: call 484-444-2961
Email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Payment can be made online or at the door. Click here to register online.
Parking at the School in Rose Valley at the end of School Lane.

Museum Open - CANCELLED
2020-05-30 - 2020-05-31 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31
12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge will be open the weekend of May 30 and 31 from noon until 4pm.
Enjoy a step back to early 1900’s.
Tour upper and lower studios, living room and dining room.
Permanent collection on display in upper studio.
Women’s Suffrage Memorabilia exhibit
Display/sale of F. Townsend Morgan prints in the living room.
Admission: Free to members; $10 per person, 7 and up
Purchase tickets online (click here)
Please choose the appropriate date when purchasing tickets.

Museum Open - Cancelled
2020-06-13 - 2020-06-14 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14
12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge will be open the weekend of June 13 and 14 from noon until 4pm.
Enjoy a step back to early 1900’s.
Tour upper and lower studios, living room and dining room.
Permanent collection on display in upper studio.
Display/sale of F. Townsend Morgan prints in the living room.
Admission: Free to members; $10 per person, 7 and up
Purchase tickets online (click here)
Please choose the appropriate date when purchasing tickets.

Museum Open -Cancelled
2020-07-11 - 2020-07-12 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12
12:00 to 4:00 pm
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge will be open the weekend of July 11 and 12 from noon until 4pm.
Enjoy a step back to early 1900’s.
Tour upper and lower studios, living room and dining room.
Permanent collection on display in upper studio.
Display/sale of F. Townsend Morgan prints in the living room.
Admission: Free to members; $10 per person, 7 and up
Purchase tickets online (click here)
Please choose the appropriate date when purchasing tickets.

Virtual Night at the Museum
2020-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom – RVMHS, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Virtual Night at the Museum”
Peter Howell, RVMHS Board Memeber, will lead a virtual film screening of, “I Am Known As An Artist, Wharton Esherick” by Carolyn Coal followed by Q&A with the writer and director.
The 40-minute film tells the story of Wharton Esherick, a seemingly obscure wood artist who is now considered the “Dean of American Craftsman”, and his time in Rose Valley, detailing his significant contributions to Hedgerow Theatre.
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 7pm
Hosted over Zoom – Reservations only (see below)
Free – (Event is being held in support of the “Keep Wharton Esherick in Rose Valley” fundraiser.)
Reservations: Email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Deadline: 12 noon Sept. 17th
Optional donations to Esherick fund: https://tinyurl.com/esherickrosevalley

Wharton Esherick in Rose Valley
2020-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom – RVMHS, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Wharton Esherick in Rose Valley”
Ryan Berley, Curator of the RVMHS, will trace the history of Wharton Esherick in Rose Valley and Hedgerow Theatre.
He will be joined by Jared Reed, Producing Artistic Director of Hedgerow Theatre, who will present a reading from the book from which the play “Thunder on the Left” was derived; the play that ultimately was the inspiration for the “Thunder” table.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 7pm
Hosted over Zoom – Reservations only (see below)
Free – (Event is being held in support of the “Keep Wharton Esherick in Rose Valley” fundraiser.)
Reservations: Email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Deadline: 12 noon Sept. 29th
Optional donations to Esherick fund: https://tinyurl.com/esherickrosevalley

Curator's Tour: Arts & Crafts Benefit Auction
2020-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom – RVMHS, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Curator’s Tour: Arts & Crafts Benefit Auction”
Auction review and Q&A hosted by Ryan Berley, curator of the Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge
There will be a general overview of about 200 items in our October fundraiser for “Keep Wharton Esherick in Rose Valley”. All profits will be donated to the fund. The review will include information on how to register and bid on items.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 7pm
Hosted over Zoom – Reservations only (see below)
Event is being held in support of the “Keep Wharton Esherick in Rose Valley” fundraiser. All photographs by Carl Finkbeiner.
Reservations: Email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Deadline: 12 noon Oct. 13th
Optional donations to Esherick fund: https://tinyurl.com/esherickrosevalley

In-Person Viewings: A&C Auction
2020-10-16 10:00 - 2020-10-18 17:00 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“In-Person Viewings: A&C Benefit Auction”
Schedule a 30-minute appointment to view the Arts & Crafts Benefit Auction items in person at Thunderbird Lodge.
Guests will be limited to 6 people per time slot. Open hours will be from 10am to 5pm on Friday through Sunday October 16-18, 2020. Information on registering to bid and online bidding will be provided. For the auction catalog and registration for online bidding see: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/181867_curated-sale-of-20th-century-arts-and-crafts/
Reservations only (see below)
Event is being held in support of the “Keep Wharton Esherick in Rose Valley” fundraiser. All photographs by Carl Finkbeiner.
Reservations: Email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Deadline: 12 noon Oct. 15th
Optional donations to Esherick fund: https://tinyurl.com/esherickrosevalley

Live & Virtual Auction
2020-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Live and Virtual Auction”
This year the Museum’s fundraiser will be dedicated to “Keep Wharton Esherick In Rose Valley”. All profits will be donated to the fund.
A live auction will be held in the backyard of Thunderbird Lodge running concurrently with the online auction. Bring you own folding chair; masks and social distancing required. Participation will be limited based on Pennsylvania guidelines. Reservations are required for the live auction. The online portion of the auction will be hosted by Live Auctioneers for online viewing and bidding; https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/181867_curated-sale-of-20th-century-arts-and-crafts/. To bid online you must create an account with Live Auctioneers first, then register to bid in this specific auction. Can take up to 24 hours for account approval. Contact Ryan Berley at ryan@franklinfountian.com or Joe Laskowski at info@brandywinevalleyauctions.com for auction details. There is no rain date for the live auction portion; the online auction will proceed as scheduled.
Sunday, October 25, 2020, 1pm
Reservations for live auction only (see below); Online viewing and bidding at Live Auctioneers.com
Event is being held in support of the “Keep Wharton Esherick in Rose Valley” fundraiser. All photographs by Carl Finkbeiner.
Live auction reservations only: Email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Deadline: 11pm Oct. 24th

Anna Howard Shaw & the Vote for Women
2020-11-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom – RVMHS, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Anna Howard Shaw & the Vote for Women”
Ms. Nancy Webster, Independent Scholar, will present a lecture on the life and times of Anna Howard Shaw.
Reverend Doctor Anna Howard Shaw was a minister, physician, ardent feminist, masterful orator and advocate for the women’s suffrage movement and world peace. She lived nearby on Ridley Creek Road from 1904-1915 during the years that she was President of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 7pm
Hosted over Zoom – Reservations only (see below)
Free – Optional donations to the RVMHS can be made on the “Membership” page of our website rosevalleymuseum.org.
Reservations: Email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Deadline: 12 noon Nov. 17th

Members Meeting
2021-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom – RVMHS, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“Members Meeting”
Members meeting from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Zoom Meeting, preregistration required. Email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Winter party will resume in 2022.
Free event, guests welcome

RSVP online, by email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org

The Arts and Crafts Tile: The Influence of Henry Chapman Mercer
2021-03-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“The Arts and Crafts Tile: The Influence of Henry Chapman Mercer”
A lecture given by Vance Koehler, independent scholar and former curator at the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works.
Mr. Koehler is a preeminent historian of Moravian and Enfield tiles which decorate many of the homes in Rose Valley.
Wednesday, March 31, 7pm
Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86800101609 No password needed.
Lecture is free, but if you would like to donate to the Museum for this lecture click here: “Make a contribution“
No reservations required. Any questions email programs@rosevalleymuseum.org

A ‘Medician Arcadia’ in the Catskills
2021-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Thunderbird Lodge, 41 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, 19063, United States
“A ‘Medician Arcadia’ in the Catskills: Material Culture and Community at the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Community”
A lecture given by Thomas Guiler, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History and Public Humanities, Academic Programs, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
Byrdcliffe, an artist colony founded in 1902 in Woodstock, New York, was an important force in the Arts and Crafts movement in America. The community has a rich artistic and social legacy which has carried over to current days. The Museum is planning a weekend trip to Byrdcliffe in the summer of 2022.
Wednesday, April 28, 7pm
Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86800101609 No password needed.
Lecture is free, but if you would like to donate to the Museum for this lecture click here: “Make a contribution“
No reservations required. Any questions email programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Photo credit: Winterthur Museum
