If you’re having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online.       Tonight’s Night of Lights 10×10 History Jam | What to Know Before You Go  Hello!We look forward to welcoming you tonight, Thursday, October 15, to the Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s inaugural 10×10 History Jam, part of our 2026 Night of Lights programming.The event is officially sold out. We’re bringing together ten presenters to share stories about the people, places, architecture, landscapes, businesses, and histories of Chestnut Hill and Northwest Philadelphia. Event Details Thursday, October 15, 2026 Venetian Social Club | 8030 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill Doors open at 6:00 PM Program begins at 6:30 PM and concludes around 8:00 PM    What to Expect Ten speakers. Ten images each. Five minutes per presentation.Each speaker will share a story through ten images that automatically advance every 30 seconds. Our emcee, Dan Macey, will introduce the presenters, with music from DJ Mister Mike between presentations. Presentations will begin promptly at 6:30 PM.  Photos courtesy of our presenters, including Fran O’Donnell, Mary Pomichter, and Laura Keim. Additional photos are from the Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Archives. Tonight’s Presentations Summit Street: Architecture and Early Residential Development in Chestnut Hill — Richard Bartholomew Re-membering Dinah of Stenton: Her Life, Her Story, for All of U.S. — Laura Keim A Green Space Preserved and Treasured: The Chestnut Hill Water Tower and Recreation Center Through the Years — Mary Pomichter What Lurks in Logs in Chestnut Hill — Doug Wechsler McNally’s Tavern: Four Generations of Family, Food, and Chestnut Hill History — Anne McNally Frank Miles Day and Anna Blakiston Day: Their Northwest Philadelphia Connections — Julia Steinberg Agnew The Joy of Aging in Place in Chestnut Hill — Barbara Adolphe Alden Park: Selling the Good Life — Dan Preston From Donegal to Philadelphia: Margaret McCullough’s Story — Michael McCullough The Business of Building Joy — Fran O’Donnell Food and Refreshments Come early to enjoy food from Chestnut Hill Brewery, generously sponsored by Chestnut Hill Hotel! We’ll have a selection of pizzas, including cheese, Margherita, white, and veggie options, along with hummus, buffalo cauliflower, and soft pretzels.The Conservancy will provide Boxed Water, and the Venetian Social Club will have sodas available, along with a cash bar for additional beverages. A Few RemindersAlthough advance registration was encouraged due to limited space, it was not required. If you registered but can no longer attend, please let us know so we can accommodate other guests. Accessibility: The Venetian Social Club has several stairs at its front entrance and about three to four stairs at its rear entrance. If you have questions about accessing the venue, please contact the Conservancy in advance.Thank you for joining us for this new Night of Lights program. We look forward to an evening of storytelling, music, and community connections! Grant and Sponsorship Support With sponsor support and the City of Philadelphia, the Conservancy’s Night of Lights is free and open to the public. The event provides a fun, accessible way for residents to learn about the area’s history, vitality, and ongoing stewardship while enjoying all that Germantown Avenue has to offer. The 2026 Night of Lights is supported in part by the Philadelphia City Fund through the Philadelphia 2026 Neighborhoods Celebration grant. Support provided by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.This public program is made possible through the generous support of the Conservancy’s Lead Sponsor, Chubb, as well as General Sponsors, Event Sponsors, and members. The General Sponsors are Bowman Properties Ltd., Dennis F. Meyer Inc., Merrill Nottingham, Walsh, Goodman, Pierce & Associates, George Woodward Co., MIS Capital LLC, Team Whetzel, Lauro Painting, and Friends of the Wissahickon. The 2026 Night of Lights event sponsors include Projection Sponsors: Chubb, Bowman Properties Ltd., BEAM, ltd., Electrical Wizardry, Friends of the Wissahickon, and George Woodward Co.; Event Presenting Sponsors: Chestnut Hill Hotel, Ace Hardware Home Services, Chestnut Hill College, Laurel Hill Gardens, Robertson’s Flowers and Events, and Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital; Event Supporting Sponsors: Cawley Masonry, Chestnut Hill Business District, The Goldenberg Group/Gravers Lane Gallery, Northworks, and Premier Building Restoration.Night of Lights is presented in partnership with DesignPhiladelphia and Archives Month Philly. Support Your support allows the Conservancy to continue free or low-cost public programs, preservation efforts, and advocacy for Chestnut Hill’s historic architecture, open space, and cultural resources. Donations directly sustain educational initiatives, conservation easements, and the Archives, ensuring our shared history is protected for future generations.Donate SponsorshipLooking to sponsor the Conservancy in 2026? Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to support local preservation efforts while gaining visibility among a community passionate about history, conservation, and sustainability.Please contact the Conservancy’s Development Associate, Anne Oltmanns, at Anne@CHConservancy.Org to explore available sponsorship options.Learn more Events  October 15 – Night of Lights: 10×10 History Jam (In person) October 17 – Discovering: St. Martin’s Walking Tour (In person) October 21 – Ask the Experts: Connected Homes (Hybrid). 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