Join APT-DVC and Fairmount Park Conservancy for a volunteer workday at Letitia House on Tuesday, May 12th, from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. This public volunteer event is open to all ages. Anyone interested is welcome to participate.

Volunteers will be able to select their project, including:

• Removing invasive species

• Trash pick-up as needed

We will offer brief tours of the Letitia House to all volunteers during the workday.

An Old City treasure box of Early Georgian Architecture, Letitia Street House was built circa 1713 and moved to its current location adjacent to the Philadelphia Zoo in 1883. Mistakenly identified with a connection to William Penn, the building was preserved as a monument marking the 200th anniversary of Pennsylvania's founding in 1682. After decades of stewarded by many non-profits including the PMA, the building became vacant in 2008. Through support of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and the William Penn Foundation, together with the conservation staff at the Fairmount Park Conservancy, restoration of the building exterior was completed in 2014 and the interior a few years later. Letitia House is now the headquarters of the Centennial Parkside CDC, serving the communities around West Fairmount Park through programming and neighborhood advocacy.

Timeline for Event

2:00 pm: Arrival and Registration

2:15 pm: Welcome Remarks, Project & Safety Overview

2:30 pm: Group Photo & Begin Projects

4:45 pm: Call to Stop Work and gather Tools

4:55 pm: Closing Remarks

5:00 pm: Event Ends

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• In general, please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes like boots or sneakers are required (no ballet flats, flip-flops, or sandals).

• We strongly recommend wearing long pants that cover your ankles and long sleeves to protect your arms.

• Please bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide jugs for refilling.

• Volunteers are also required to wear gloves while working. Gloves will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.

• You may also want to consider wearing a hat or sunglasses.

GETTING THERE/PARKING: Main entrance on Girard Ave & 34th St - MBFS. Across from the Philadelphia Zoo. Please use street parking near the venue. **Please don’t leave valuables or anything visible in your vehicles.**

INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL

This workday will take place in light rain. In the event of heavy rain or other severe conditions, the workday will be canceled and registrants will be notified.