2009 Annual Meeting
Philadelphia, PA
Tour Registration
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Philadelphia’s Hidden Jewel:
The Barnes Foundation
1:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
$45.00
| Limited Space Available
Please call 866.767.3305 for tickets
The magnificent Barnes Foundation boasts one of the world’s finest private collections of Impressionist, post-Impressionist, and early modern art. This tour will feature more than 1,000 works, displayed according to Albert Barnes’s educational philosophy of light, line, color and space. See the gallery collection in the Paul Cret-designed building in Merion, before it moves to Center City Philadelphia in 2011.
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Picture Perfect Countryside
9:00 A.M.– 4:00 P.M.
$55.00
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Less than an hour’s drive from Philadelphia is America’s premier horticultural center, Longwood Gardens, with 1,050 acres of majestic gardens, natural woodlands and colorful meadows. After the tour, enjoy Longwood’s café and wander through the 20 spectacular outdoor gardens and four acres of indoor heated greenhouses. On the return trip, visit Winterthur, the former country estate of Henry Francis du Pont (1880–1969), an avid antiques collector and horticulturist. Significant walking; wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen. Lunch on own.
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Philadelphia’s Hidden Jewel:
The Barnes Foundation
9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
$45.00
| Limited Space Available
Please call 866.767.3305 for tickets
The magnificent Barnes Foundation boasts one of the world’s finest private collections of Impressionist, post-Impressionist, and early modern art. This tour will feature more than 1,000 works, displayed according to Albert Barnes’s educational philosophy of light, line, color and space. See the gallery collection in the Paul Cret-designed building in Merion, before it moves to Center City Philadelphia in 2011.
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A Revolutionary Adventure: Valley Forge
9:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
$90.00
| Tour Cancelled
Enjoy an insider’s tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park. This once quiet national historic park is now bustling with activity. From history buffs to a nature lovers and recreational users, the park engages visitors in a multi-faceted experience. Enjoy a tour of key historic features while taking in beautiful views during a scenic bus ride through the park. See the site of the winter encampment of the Continental Army that was a turning point of the American Revolution and a special guided tour General Washington’s Headquarters. During a lunch of colonial fare, participate in discussions and hear the Park’s stories of outreach to both recreational and cultural visitors. Park officials will share insight into the expansion of the park’s offerings including greater accessibility of programs, media, and marketing.
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Pennsbury Manor Inside Out
9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M
$55.00
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Travel back in time with guides nearly 100 years before the American Revolution, when Quaker William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania and planner of the city of Philadelphia, made peace with the Indians and began his “Holy Experiment” on the principles of religious freedom. Tour William Penn’s reconstructed manor house furnished with 17th century collections. Join the staff of Pennsbury Manor for an insiders glimpse and refreshments.
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Discover Delaware and the Brandywine Valley
9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
$55.00
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Explore history, art, and antiques with stops at Delaware Center for Contemporary Art, Delaware Art Museum, Hagley Museum and Library, and Brandywine River Museum. Nestled amidst the rolling hills of this bucolic countryside, these four treasures offer extensive collections and a glimpse into the story of the famed du Pont and Wyeth families.
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Questions? Problems?
Please feel free to contact Gina D'Angelo with Callaway Transportation to answer your questions about any of these tours or assist with your Pay Pal payment.
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*All tours will depart from the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Arch Street at the West Entrance. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour. Conditions beyond the control of the tour operator may cause delays or changes as necessary to accommodate schedule. All tour elements subject to change without notice. Tour operators reserve the right to make substitutions as necessary. Tours are subject to certain minimum and maximum participants. All tours subject to cancellation if minimum registration is not obtained. Should a cancellation be made a full refund will be given prior to tour date.
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