FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2025
St. David’s Episcopal Church Announces 2025 Summer Talks Series
Parish History & Archives Committee hosts three Wednesday evening programs exploring local art, architecture, and suburban transformation
RADNOR, PA—The Parish History & Archives Committee of St. David’s Episcopal Church invites the wider community to its annual Summer Talks, three free* lectures held at 7 p.m. on July 9, 16, and 23, 2025 in the church’s Chapel building (763 S. Valley Forge Rd., Wayne). Each program features a noted regional scholar who will illuminate a different facet of Main Line history. Full details may be found at stdavidschurch.org/archives.
Wednesday, July 9
“The Brandywine School of Artists”
Presenter: Ken DeMarco, J.D.—art historian and retired attorney—traces the legacy of Howard Pyle and three generations of the Wyeth family, America’s “first family of art.” DeMarco teaches art-history courses for Main Line School Night, distilling decades of study into engaging, image-rich lectures.
Wednesday, July 16
“Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge: History and Symbolism”
Presenter: Gardiner Pearson, M.P.A.—former U.S. diplomat, Washington Memorial Chapel Vestry member, and vice-president of Washington Memorial Heritage—offers an insider’s tour of this National Park treasure, decoding its art, architecture, and tribute to the nation’s founders.
Wednesday, July 23
“A Change to Suburbia”
Presenter: Jeff Groff, M.A.—estate historian emeritus, Winterthur Museum—charts the post-estate boom that reshaped Radnor/Wayne, spotlighting architects such as Walter Durham and the rise of mid-century modern design from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Series Details
- Time & Place: 7 p.m. • Chapel of St. David’s Episcopal Church
- Address: 763 S. Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087
- Admission: Suggested donation $5 (refreshments & honoraria)
- Registration: Walk-ins welcome
- Contact: Natalee Hill, Director of Communications • 610-688-7947 x230 • nhill@stdavidschurch.org
“Whether you love art, architecture, or local lore, these talks reveal the stories that shaped our parish and our region,” said Committee Chair, Marianne Cook. “We look forward to welcoming neighbors of all faiths.”
*Suggested donation; no one turned away.
About St. David’s Episcopal Church
Founded in 1715, St. David’s is a liturgically rich, family-focused parish serving the Main Line and beyond. The church is committed to worship, formation, and service—inviting all people to know God in Jesus Christ and make Christ known to the world. Learn more at stdavidschurch.org.
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