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A Double Dose of Leiper History
Sharon Parker recently brought a group of colleagues and friends to the Historic Leiper House for a private tour. Many know Sharon from her 25+…
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The Gray Ladies
This Mother’s Day, meet two revolutionary moms. Martha Ibbetson Gray brought aid and comfort to a prison full of suffering soldiers—and she brought her teenage…
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In Memorium: Angela Hewett
Angela Peckham Hewett passed away on March 3, 2026. Angela devoted decades of extraordinary service to historical preservation, most notably through her work with the…
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Leiper House Participating in Delco Gives
Please support the work of Friends of the Thomas Leiper House by donating via Delco Gives–Delaware County’s biggest celebration of generosity–May 6–7, 2026. The Friends…
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Leiper House Open for Season
The 1785 Thomas Leiper House at 521 Avondale Road, Wallingford will open for tour season on Saturday, May 2, 2026 between 1:00 and 4:00 and…
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Bring History to Life – Volunteer Tour Guides Wanted!
We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to guide visitors through the Wallingford summer home of Thomas and Elizabeth Gray Leiper and share the stories that…
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Leiper House is Decked for the Holidays!
Local garden clubs have lent their considerable talents to beautifully decorating Leiper House for the holidays. Swarthmore Garden Club, Providence Garden Club, Rose Tree Garden…
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Helen Kate Furness: Portraits of a Life
The Helen Kate Furness Free Library is celebrating its 120th anniversary with a talk about Helen Kate Furness herself, on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from…
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In Memoriam: Merv Harris
It is with great sadness that the Nether Providence Historical Society announces the death of J. Mervyn Harris, our founder and first president. Merv died in…