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  • HistoricalSociety of Frankford October Monthly Meeting and Lecture

    Frankford Historical Society 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, United States

    Sam Katz, president of History Making Productions, will make a video presentation at the Historical Society of Frankford’s monthly meeting and lecture on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at7:30 PM. He will present episode 7, "Renewal", of his series Philadelphia and the Making of America. The film explores Philadelphia from 1925 to 1963, a period shaped by the Great Depression, World War II, political transformation, and ambitious efforts to remake the city. Through stories of Albert M. Greenfield, shifting political power, racial discrimination in housing and employment, and the rise of urban renewal, the episode examines who benefited from Philadelphia’s reinvention

    Free

  • More Than a Game: Connections and Community in Women’s Sports

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

    How do the stories we inherit shape the paths that we choose? Join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for a conversation with Valerie Still, a WNBA Hall of Famer, author, and direct descendant of William Still, widely regarded as the Father of the Underground Railroad. Drawing on both her family’s legacy and her career as a professional basketball player, Still will reflect on how the stories of those who came before us continue to shape our understanding of resilience, perseverance, and representation. Still will be joined by the Philadelphia Sisters Sports Group and ESPN award-winning TV play-by-play commentator and analyst

    $10