Dancing in the Fire: A Celebration of Resilience

fri04jul12:00 pmfri4:00 pmDancing in the Fire: A Celebration of ResilienceStorytelling, Spoken Word, and JazzConcord School House and Upper Burying Ground, 6309 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 1914412:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Details

Site open Noon-4pm for visits, tours, and as open green space. Admission free.

Join us to commemorate 250 years of the Concord School House (built 1775) and to mark July 4 in our community, with a celebration of remembrance and resilience.

2:00pm: Bell-ringing ceremony, performances, and music

Master of ceremonies and lead storyteller: Jackie Jonas

- Hear the historic schoolhouse bell ring out for freedom
- Storytelling by J. Jondhi Harrell, Tonya O'Neill, and Jackie Jonas
- Solo jazz piano by Fahrad Austin, Settlement Music School (Germantown Branch)

Admission free. Bring a lawn chair if you wish.

Performance to be held in the Upper Burying Ground. Site open Noon-4pm for visits and tours.

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Time

July 4, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Concord School House and Upper Burying Ground

6309 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144

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