Honoring their legacy: Dedication weekend April 23-35, 2027
Join us in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for a special weekend dedicated to the Taylor Brothers. This page provides all the details you need to plan your visit and be a part of this memorable event.
A weekend of remembrance
We invite all uilleann piping enthusiasts to participate in our dedication weekend. This event is a tribute to the Taylor Brothers and their work that transformed the sound of Irish Music. We are planning a series of events designed to honor their memory.
Event locations and dates
The Dedication Weekend will take place on in Philadelphia and Doylestown the weekend of April 23-35, 2027. Specific event locations include:
- The Commodore Barry Arts and Cultural Center
- The Old Cathedral Cemetery
- possible tour of Taylor-locations in Philadelphia. We're building a map!
- The Henry Mercer Museum
Detailed directions and parking information will be provided closer to the event date. Please check back for updates.
We are suggesting, for convenience to the Irish Center, that attendees stay at the following hotel. Book through the website or by calling the hotel.
Hampton Inn Philadelphia/Plymouth Meeting
2055 Chemical Road
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania 19462 USA
Planned activities for the weekend
Our ideas as of now:
- Irish Breakfast Saturday and Sunday at the Irish Center
- Dedication of the Tombstone at the Old Cathedral Cemetery
- Talks about the influence and work of the Taylors
- Sessions at the Irish Center
- Concert
- Sunday excursion to the Henry Mercer Museum where tools from the Taylors workshop amongst other things will be available to view.
We will have detailed information about how to be part of this in the coming months.