Mar
1
5:00 PM17:00

Marian Anderson Museum Anniversary Gala Celebration

The Marian Anderson Historical Society invites you to join us as we celebrate 31 years of excellence as a national historical landmark and cultural heritage institution. The Masked Ball Gala celebration honors our great Marian Andersons historic debut as the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955. Arrive in your Formals and Masquerade Masks and enjoy a fabulous evening of Fine Dining, extraordinary Live Performances from the Marian Anderson Scholar Artists, the Philadelphia Big Band and Jazz Ensemble and Special Tributes to the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter and the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia.

When: Sunday March 1st, 2026

Where: Crystal Tea Ballroom Historic Wanamaker Building 100 East Penn Square #9BPhiladelphia PA 19107

Event Time: 5pm

​Formal Reception and Dinner Service

Event Tickets: $150.00 Per Person

*Formal Attire and Masquerade Masks are encouraged

Event Menu: Classic Caesar Salad

Elegant Entree Stations

Hand Carved SteamShip of Beef Grilled Salmon Fillets

Elegant Pasta Stations Tortellini in Alfredo Baked Ziti Mariana

Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with Cranberry Demi-Glace

Cocktail Frankfurters Wrapped in Pastry with Dijon Mustard - Miniature Lobster Cobbler - Scallops wrapped in Bacon Spinach & Feta Cheese Phyllo Triangle

Watermelon Margarita with Feta Cheese & Candied Jalapeno

Accompanied by Dinner Rolls and Butter Open Bar and Tribute Gala Display Cake

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Dec
13
12:00 PM12:00

National Wreaths Across America Day at Historic Eden Cemetery

REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Historic Eden Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Keynote Speaker: Rep. Regina Young185th District / Delaware and Philadelphia counties


For additional information and to sponsor wreaths - please visit the following link: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/171460/Overview/?relatedId=0


All attendees and participants for the Wreaths Across America event at Historic Eden Cemetery must enter through the HOME Section entrance on Springfield Road.

This entrance is marked on the attached map for your convenience.


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