Cannon on display in Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, PA
So how does one go about choosing the right site? What about concerns over weather? Do such risks outweigh the beauty of meeting outdoors? Here, some experts in the field of catering, meeting planning and destination management weight in and offer some tips and advice.
Independence National Historical Park serves as a breathtaking backdrop for events,and it also is on everyone’s must-see list who visits Philadelphia. According to Cinda Waldbuesser of the National Park Service, hosting private events on the grounds of Independence National Historical Park can be done through Special-Use Permits, though many events would fail to meet the criteria,which includes not tak- ing away from general visitor experiences.
Perhaps a better way to showcase Independence National Historical Park, Waldbuesser suggests, is through two key partners within the park: National Constitution Center and Independence Visitors Center, both of which offer unique indoor and outdoor spaces available for special events and meetings.
In fact,both the IndependenceVisitors Center and the National Constitution Center offer grand views of Independence Hall whether a function is held inside their grand halls or outside on their terraces. So even if an outdoor event is planned at either of these venues, both can offer outstanding indoor options in the event of inclement weather.
Washington Crossing Historic Park also provides indoor and outdoor event rental opportunities. Joe Capone, executive director of Friends of Washington Crossing Historic Park, explains that,while many locations offer water views,no other venue can offer a river view of where George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Night in 1776.
Capone notes that some problems can arise when utilizing an outdoor venue, but also offers tips on avoiding them. “Most event planners and rental suppliers have a unique solution to every challenge. But the hosts should expect weather - and not just
rain.Consider wind, cold,heat and especially insects (when planning).Getting your supplies to and from the event site should be considered,and keeping track of the weather in the days before an event is important, too."
Capone continues, "If you are expecting precipitation a few days before the event, consider constructing your tenting or marquees before the weather turns bad so
30 January February 2016
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84