Hidden Treasures of Philly: Science History Institute & Franklin Fountain

What:

Several KCECH students were unable to register for the Friday visit to the museum because all the tickets were sold-out. We are rescheduling our visit for Saturday (tomorrow) at 12pm. NO REGISTRATION IS NEEDED. 
If you are interested, please RSVP to this email.
We will meet in the elevator lounge next to house office (Rm 112) at 12pm on Saturday.
Transportation cost and Franklin Fountain Ice Cream on the House
Don't miss this visit to the beautiful and Historic part of the City!
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Dear KCECHer,

 As part of our Discovery of the Hidden Treasures of Philly and its surroundings Series KCECH is taking a trip this time to the Science History Institute in Old City (3rd Street and Chestnut Street).  The Science History Institute (https://www.sciencehistory.org/museum) collects and shares the stories of innovators and of discoveries that shape our lives with a focus on preserving and interpreting the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences. It is a Gem!

 
At the Science History Institute, you can explore the amazing successes, astonishing failures, and strange surprises behind the science that shapes our world.
  1. In addition to the museum collection, let's "Find out how water moves, what it carries, the ways it can be threatened and how to protect it by taking a watery journey through history and science with Downstream, a new exhibition that explores more than 200 years of water analysis and water protection in the United States. The Downstream Exhibit features fine art, advertisements, films, posters, and photographs that capture efforts to understand water. Learn how the museum uses objects as diverse as wooden pipes, scientific instruments, insects, and a 16-foot 1964 model of the Delaware River basin to reveal the historical relationships between knowledge, activism, and action."
  2. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. 
    Interested residents must RSVP for this event by e-mailing Krimo: bokreta@upenn.edu and by registering on the website below.

Transportation costs provided by the house! We will leave KCECH at 5pm from the elevator lounge, next to room 112 in English House.

KCECH will also cover for the ice cream cost at the Famous Franklin Fountain ice cream place (https://www.franklinfountain.com/)

The Franklin Fountain aims to serve an experience steeped in ideals, drizzled with drollery, and sprinkled with the forgotten flavors of the American past. House-made Ice Cream, Sundaes, & Drinks

When:

Saturday September 18th, 2021 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM