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  • Cheers to McGillin’s on National Beer Day

    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    What happened at McGillin’s stayed at McGillin’s...until now! Explore the iconic bar's 165-year history.On National Beer Day, join us for a talk about the new book, Cheers to McGillin’s: Philly’s Oldest Tavern. Christopher Mullins, Jr., co-owner, & Irene Levy Baker, author, will share colorful tales about the bar’s 165-year history, including its survival through the Civil War, two World Wars, two pandemics, a fire, and even Prohibition. The book includes photos from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, a foreword by former Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell, and food & drink recipes. Each attendee will receive a discount coupon for lunch at

  • Historical Society of Pennsylvania Presents Paths to Independence 1765-1787

    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In 1763, following the French and Indian War, most American colonists cherished their place in the British Empire and expressed loyalty to King George III. Yet by 1776, many of those same colonists were ready to declare independence, denouncing the king as a “Royal Brute.” Paths to Independence explores how such a dramatic transformation in political allegiance and public sentiment occurred in just over a decade. Featuring rare original documents from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s collections, including letters, pamphlets, broadsides, and drafts of the Articles of Confederation, which was the first constitution of the United States, the display traces

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