Eclipse Watch & Birthday Celebration!
Monday, April 8th, 2024
2 to 4pm
208 Lincoln Drive, Enoch Field
Join Historic RittenhouseTown as we observe the total solar eclipse and celebrate the birthday of our
favorite resident astronomer, David Rittenhouse!
David Rittenhouse’s interpretations of the total solar eclipse and observations (2-4pm)
Native flax seed planting with the PA Flax Project (2pm)
Sound meditation with the Black Lotus Holistic Health
Collective (3pm)
Birthday cake provided by Frosted Fox (2pm)
David Rittenhouse, was born in RittenhouseTown in 1732. David was an astronomer, instrument maker, mathematician, founding father, and one of the leading scientists of the 18th century.
On Monday April 8th a total solar eclipse will be visible in Philadelphia from 2-4pm. Come out and observe with Historical Interpreter Michael Carver as he shares his observations from the perspective of David Rittenhouse.
For more information or to register groups over ten please email information@rittenhousetown.org.
Check out our awesome on-site vendors!
Located at 206 Lincoln Drive
Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective
Offering yoga, mindfulness meditation, weekly workshops, acupuncture and so much more.
Located at The Barn
PAPERtrail Bike Cafe
Offering deliciously fresh coffee and professional bike services
Press featuring our outstanding volunteer David:
Check out this student project by Liam Traband