Science History Institute is Hosting Curious Histories Fest This Weekend With Oyster Tastings, Beer and Live Music
One of Philly’s gems in the world of history and science is hosting a special festival. Science History Institute (315 Chestnut St.) located in Old City will be hosting Curious History Fest this weekend with the “A Taste of Water” theme on June 10th from 11 am to 3 pm. This free event will be a daylong celebration of the water in your world. Enjoy activities, hands-on crafts, engaging talks, and food options. Guests will get to learn how global waters are affected by geology, sample oysters and beers from local watersheds, and let your tastebuds lead.
So if you’re looking for a hands-on experience this weekend and haven’t been to the Science History Institute, here’s your chance to check it and enjoy some great food and entertainment along the way.
The event will include:
- Beer tasting with the Wissahickon Brewing Company
- Philly Water Bar with the Philadelphia Water Department
- Hands-on beer and water history with water scientist Gary Burlingame
- Global Water Bar tasting and history with Institute staff
- Iced tea tasting with Craft Tea
- Hands-on tea history with Institute staff
- Water-themed storytime with author Thembi Palmer
- Meet macroinvertebrates with environmental educator Stefanie Kroll
- Oyster tasting with the Choptank Oyster Company
- Pitruco Pizza food truck
- Schmear It bagel food truck
- Music by Vinyl Tap 215 founder DJ DuiJi Mshinda and DJ Mr. Smith
