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Stop by to see how rags are beat into paper pulp using the Hollander beater at the studio at Historic Rittenhouse Town , and see how paper pulp making has evolved over the last 250 years.

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 25 seats available.

Related LibGuide: CommonPress by Kathryn Reuter

Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Audiences:
Open to All
More information:

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Event Organizer

Jessica Peterson
Papermaking Open House: Rag Beating Demonstration