Taylor Brothers Tombstone Dedication and Memorial Weekend

The Taylor Brothers Tombstone Dedication and Memorial Weekend is scheduled for April 23–25, 2027, in Philadelphia and Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

The project honours William and Charles Taylor, brothers from Drogheda, Ireland, whose innovative uilleann pipemaking in Philadelphia helped transform the instrument’s sound and design. The memorial will mark their resting place in Old Cathedral Cemetery.

Dedication weekend information.

Weekend locations

The project lists these locations for the weekend:

• Commodore Barry Arts and Cultural Center, Philadelphia.
• Old Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia.
• Mercer Museum, Doylestown.

Detailed directions, parking information and accommodation suggestions are expected closer to the event. Confirm the programme and individual venue times with the organiser before making arrangements.

Remembering William and Charles Taylor

The brothers were active as uilleann pipemakers from approximately 1872 to 1891. William, also known as Willie or Billy, was a musician as well as a maker; Charles was also known as Charlie. Their redesigned instruments offered a powerful voice that influenced Irish piping in America.

Memorial project

The organisers reported on February 4, 2026, that funds sufficient to purchase the tombstone had been raised. Further contributions are intended to support the dedication and memorial weekend. Visit the Taylor Brothers Memorial Project for current fundraising information and contact details.

Memorial design

The gallery image below is the supplied tombstone design illustration.

Event details and images supplied for this listing. Dates confirmed against the project homepage on October 21, 2026.