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We the People
May 16 – August 1, 2026 PHILADELPHIA, PA —The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania proclaims people ‘have the right to clean air and water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and…
The Rights and Ways of Water
The Rights and The Ways of Water Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 2026 Events The Fairmount Water Works began operating in 1815, establishing Philadelphia as the first city in America to provide its residents with…
Upcoming Historical and Arts and Cultural Programs
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and our partners host environmental, historical and arts and cultural programs for students, young adults and lifelong learners. Check out the current offerings! The Naked Stark Art for Young…
Confluence: An Art Exhibition
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is proud to present their third annual spring fine art exhibition. Titled Confluence, this special exhibition is centered on the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, and the junction where they meet ...
In the News
The Fairmount Water Works continues to garner excellent news coverage. In the February 19, 2025 issue of the Philadelphia Inquirer, environmental reporter Frank Kummer dove deep into the details of the Floating Water Workshop, with…
Fund Awarded Grant
The Fund was awarded $450,000 in October 2024 as a result of its application to PA Local Share in 2023. This request was for the implementation of the first phase of our multi-barrier protection strategy,…