FIRST FRIDAY: The Work of Mellor, Meigs & Howe: FLIGHT AND SHADOW

219 South 6th Street,Philadelphia PA 19106

06 August, 2021

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FREE and OPEN to the public! First Friday is BACK at The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. We are so excited to be able to welcome you back into the building for an evening of art, architecture and design. We are starting off with a pop up exhibition from the collection of architectural firm Mellor, Meigs & Howe. Also on view is our current exhibition "Inspired Sound". Also take this opportunity to view our National Historic Landmark building and learn more about joining our 207 year old institution. Beer & wine will be served. Please wear a mask if you are unvaccinated. Registration not required. Save the Date: October 1 November 5 December 3 The Athenaeum was established in 1814 as a subscription library, at a time when the free public library system did not exist and collections of books, available for reading or research, were still mostly limited to institutions, schools or colleges. The Athenaeum of Philadelphia nurtures curiosity in members and neighbors, strengthening community through learning and discourse. The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is one of 16 membership libraries that collaborate through the Membership Libraries Group. Some, like the Charleston (est. 1748), New York Society (est. 1754), and Newport (est. 1741) libraries, date from the 18th Century.