Society Hill Civic Association
P.O. 63503, Philadelphia, PA 19147
NEWS RELEASE
Info from: SOCIETY HILL CIVIC ASSOCATION
Philadelphia (Feb 23, 2010) Rosanne Loesch, President of the Society Hill Civic Association, announced that SHCA will hold a fundraiser in Washington Square called the “Washington Square Affair” on Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. — SHCA’s “biggest party since 1776!”
The party, to take place in the Square itself, is to raise funds for SHCA to help cover the costs of beautification and maintenance that preserve the park as a green oasis in the midst of Society Hill.
Created as one of William Penn’s five public squares, Washington Square is considered by many to be one of our nation’s most significant Revolutionary War burial sites, with an estimated 2,000 Revolutionary War soldiers interred there. Today, thousands of visitors and residents alike enjoy throughout the year the center fountain, majestic trees, slate walkways and expanses of lawn of the Square.
Society Hill Civic Association contributes to and participates in the care and maintenance of Washington Square through donations and volunteer support to Independence National Historical Park which took over the management responsibility of the Square in 2002.
The Washington Square Affair will include food from a dozen local restaurants, music, wine and fun for all participants. SHCA is seeking “Sponsors” of the fundraiser who will be acknowledged in the Society Hill Reporter , a newsletter that reaches over 3,600 households in Society Hill, as well as in the “Tribute Book” — a program book that each attendee will receive. Tickets for the event will go on sale March 15, 2010. Admission is $75, with a $10 discount offered to the 1100 members of SHCA.
Businesses and individuals interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact SHCA Administrator, Matt DeJulio or Committee Chair, Andrea Layden through mattdejulio@aol.com All contributions are tax-deductible.
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