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See how sheets of paper are formed from paper pulp. Pull your own sample sheets using the paper pulp made from our community rag collection. We’ll be set up in the studio at Historic Rittenhouse Town

Historic Rittenhouse Town is the location of the first papermill in the United States. Historic Rittenhouse Town is located at 208 Lincoln Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19144

This location is easily accessible by car or SEPTA train, take the Chestnut Hill West SEPTA train from 30th Street to the Tulpehocken stop, and use google maps to walk 0.7 miles to Historic RittenhouseTown.

https://rittenhousetown.org/visit/

Registration is required. There are 10 seats available.

Related LibGuide: CommonPress by Kathryn Reuter

Date:
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Audiences:
Open to All
More information:

This is part of Common Press’s The Typography of Independence program. Check here for the full calendar of events.

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Event Organizer

Jessica Peterson