Discovering the Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial

Schedule

Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial, Central Terrace | Philadelphia, PA

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Explore the Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial with aPA and Dejay Duckett, Arts Administrator, Curator, Collections and Exhibitions Specialist.
About this Event

Learn the story behind this enigmatic site nestled between the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive, and the iconography behind the 17 plus sculptures.

Headsets are provided for all participants. Once you register, you will receive instructions on where to meet for this tour. Please reach out to [email protected] for additional questions.

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Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial, Central Terrace, 9 Schuylkill River Trail, Philadelphia, United States

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