Homecoming 250: Navy and Marine Corps
The Navy and Marines are coming in October and November. And they’re both celebrating their 250th anniversaries in style.
So, get ready for a lot of action and activities this fall.
Get the details 7 p.m., Thursday evening, Feb. 13, at Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, 916 S. Swanson (Columbus Blvd. and Christian Street) in the Queen Village section of Philadelphia.
George S. Leone, president and chair of the board of Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, will talk about this area’s close ties to both military branches and how Gloria Dei Church saw the Navy make history.
A fun way to hear about history
made on the Delaware River
Come learn about some of America’s most famous heroes … who made their mark in the Philadelphia area … when this was the largest port in British North America and the second-largest English-speaking city in the world.
They include: the Navy’s John Barry and Gustavus Conyngham, Marines Samuel Nicholas, John Basilone, and many more.
Prepare for the Blue Angels and Navy Ships
Find out when the Navy’s Blue Angels will perform a flyover of Philadelphia. And get the latest details on parades, exhibits, concerts, demonstrations and re-enactments.
Leone promises an “unprecedented display of Navy ships from the American Revolution to today …and ships important to the Marines,” all of which you can tour on the Delaware River https://www.homecoming250.org .
Get your tickets today
Admission is $10, which includes a drink ticket for a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
A maximum of 75 tickets will be sold. So, order your tickets now.
“Great Talks at Gloria Dei”
This event, part of “Great Talks at Gloria Dei,” will take place inside the church sanctuary, followed by a reception in nearby Riverside Hall. For a modest donation, you can taste delicious gourmet desserts and pair them with wine, coffee or tea
One hundred percent of the funds raised from this event will go toward the preservation of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and its graveyard.
