PHILADELPHIA, PA — August 19, 2026 — The Woodlands Trust for Historic Preservation has been awarded a $459,375 grant from the William Penn Foundation to restore the historic gates and improve access, wayfinding, and visitor experience at The Woodlands. The three-year grant is part of the Foundation’s Environment and Public Space program.
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Paul Philippe Cret's Legacy: The Architect Who Helped Shape Philadelphia from the Ben Franklin Bridge to The Woodlands
With the Benjamin Franklin Bridge celebrating its 100th birthday on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, we wanted to highlight the architect’s monumental role in the history of Philadelphia and The Woodlands.
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Weitzman School of Design students gather in Section I for a D2 demonstration at The Woodlands. Photo by Hann Daly.
Weitzman Preservation Students Repair Headstones at The Woodlands as an Introduction to Architectural Conservation
To kick off the 2025 fall semester, University of Pennsylvania Historic Preservation first-year students took on headstone restorations. They were accompanied by The Woodlands staff, along with Masonry Preservation Group, Inc. (MPG), Heritage Conservation Co., and Professors Kecia Fong, Roy Ingraffia, and Casey Weisdock.
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