The Barnes Foundation The Barnes Foundation was established in 1922 by Dr. Albert C. Barnes, to "promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts." Albert Barnes was born in a working class Philadelphia neighborhood in 1872 and attended Central High School. As a youngster, he attended camp revival meetings with his mother who was a devout Methodist. It was at those religious retreats that Barnes developed an appreciation for African American culture, spiritual revivals and creative expression. This connection would resurface in later years and have a lasting impact on the man and his work. Brandywine Valley Come explore the historic Brandywine Valley. Discover our natural beauty, our history, our art, antiques, mansions and gardens and our unique brand of country casual hospitality. The Brandywine is nestled amidst the rolling hills of southern Chester County, PA, where the Battle of Brandywine was fought and northern New Castle County, DE where the paper was milled for the Declaration of Independence and America's first currency. Here is where the duPonts made their fortunes and built their mansions and where three generations of Wyeths have lived and painted the landscapes and people of Chadds Ford. We invite you to visit and be charmed. The Franklin Institute In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire an understanding of and passion for science and technology learning. Today, more than one hundred and seventy five years after the Institute's founding, The Franklin Institute Science Museum continues to offer new and exciting access to science and technology in ways that would both amaze and delight Mister Benjamin Franklin. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts Originally founded as the summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, The Mann Center for the Performing Arts is the only outdoor cultural arts venue in the Philadelphia region and one of the largest of its kind in the nation. This unique open-air theater has hosted some of the world's best-known artists and performances. Today, The Mann offers a range of arts programs like nowhere else in the area-from orchestra to opera, dance to drumming, pops and jazz to rock and roll. The Pennsylvania Ballet The Pennsylvania Ballet is one of America's leading ballet companies. The company includes 42 professional dancers from the United States and abroad, and presents a varied repertoire ranging from treasured classics such as The Nutcracker -- a Philadelphia holiday tradition -- to original works by the worlds' most sought-after choreographers. The Philadelphia Museum of Art The Philadelphia Museum of Art - in partnership with the city, the region, and art museums around the globe - seeks to preserve, enhance, interpret, and extend the reach of its great collections in particular, and the visual arts in general, to an increasing and increasingly diverse audience as a source of delight, illumination, and lifelong learning. The Philadelphia Orchestra Founded in 1900, The Philadelphia Orchestra has distinguished itself as one of the leading orchestras in the world through a century of acclaimed performances, historic international tours, best-selling recordings, and its unprecedented record of innovation in recording technologies and outreach. The 2003-2004 season marks a new era in the ensemble's esteemed history as Christoph Eschenbach becomes its seventh music director. Walnut Street Theatre Walnut Street Theatre is the oldest theatre in America. It stands alone as the only theatre operating continuously as a theatre since it opened in 1809. The significance of this fact cannot be overstated. The history of Walnut Street Theatre is, in large measure, the history of theatre in America. Every noteworthy American actor of the 19th century and many from the 20th century (not to mention famous actors from other countries) appeared on stage at Walnut Street Theatre just as it stands today.