Vive la France Open House at Founder's Hall

In addition to its regular weekday hours (10-4 Wed-Fri), Founder’s Hall Museum hosts a monthly weekend open house. Visitors can enjoy special themed highlights and activities, along with the opportunity for a self-guided visit to the museum.

In honor of Bastille Day and the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's visit to Philadelphia, join us for a museum open house with a French twist. Learn about Stephen Girard's background as a French immigrant and his ongoing connections with his homeland and with the (suprisingly large) Philadelphia French expatriate community of his day.

• This open house event is FREE, and open to everyone. Advance registration is helpful for us, but walk-in visitors are very welcome.
• Founder's Hall is a National Historic Landmark. The museum is located on the second floor and requires climbing a flight of stairs to view.
• Because Girard College is an active school, you will quickly check in with security when arriving on campus.
• Parking is available for free on-site; we are also accessible by several bus lines and are a half-mile walk from the Girard Avenue subway stop.
• Check out www.foundershall.org for more information about our programs, collections, and online resources

Host or Publisher Kathy Haas, Director of Historical Resources, Girard College