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Expand your world—join the Geographical Society of Philadelphia for Travel, Exploration, and Adventure … without leaving town! No passport required!

 

Since 1891 the Geographical Society has been exploring the world and bringing it to the public with a focus on travel, exploration, and history. We present Magellan Circle events and a series of eight films and illustrated lectures. Our prestigious Annual Dinner is open to members and the public. The Society awards grants for polar exploration and research.

 

OUR PROGRAMS:

Magellan Circle

Extending the Society’s rich heritage into the future … Circle members have exclusive events such as lectures, the Magellan Dinner, private receptions, and tours to unique destinations.

Travel / Adventure Programs

People, Places, Perspectives … Distinguished speakers roam the globe experiencing and recording the most interesting sights and sounds - cultural practices, celebrations, historical landmarks, and scenic splendors. This season, eight modern-day Marco Polos bring exotic places, exploration, and adventure to our members and the public.

Annual Dinner

This traditional Society event on May 11, 2010 features travel icons Arthur Frommer and his daughter Pauline Frommer. It will be at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, overlooking the Delaware River and port.

Brochure:

For a copy of our printed brochure, send an e–mail with your mailing address to:

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or call the Society at 610–649–5220.

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Explore the World with the Geographical Society of Philadelphia. Order by phone, online or mail today!
   
February 17, 2010
Travel / Adventure Program
Iran - Persia to the Present
March 10, 2010
Travel / Adventure Program
Cruising the Eastern Mediterranean
March 31, 2010
Travel / Adventure Program
Travels in North Korea
April 28, 2010
Travel / Adventure Program
Portugal
May 11, 2010
Geographical Society Annual Dinner
Arthur Frommer and Pauline Frommer
May 19, 2010
Travel / Adventure Program
Perilous Passages
On October 28, The Polar Pumpkin visited Philadelphia. Explorer Art Mortvedt inspired Society members with his Antarctic experiences and current plans to land at the North Pole early in 2010 in his aircraft The Polar Pumpkin. This flight, first for a single engine plane, will conduct scientific studies from the air using leading-edge laser technology.
Art Mortvedt (pictured with GSP President Ted Burkett) will be flying to the North Pole in 2010.
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