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Join the Museum Council as we explore the Gilroy Roberts Gallery at the Community College of Philadelphia, housed in the third Philadelphia Mint building. Gilroy Roberts was the Ninth Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint and designer of the Kennedy half dollar, and the Gallery’s exhibition walks through examples of his artistic talent and dedication to his craft. The program will also include touring other areas of the building, such as the lobby with Louis Comfort Tiffany glass murals and the Rotunda with painted murals by William Van Ingen.
When: Monday, October 5th, 2026, 6-7pm
Price: $10 non-members, $5 members (max 20 participants)
Where: Community College of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
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