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  • Conceived in Crisis: Pennsylvania in 1776

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

    The Pennsylvania Provincial Conference was held June 18–25, 1776, at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia. The Conference had a profound impact on American public opinion and facilitated the passing of the Declaration of Independence only a few days later. The 1776 Pennsylvania Constitution was radically innovative for its time, including a Declaration of Rights that predated the Bill of Rights and a provision that voters did not need to own property. Christopher Pearl, scholar and author of Conceived in Crisis: The Revolutionary Creation of an American State, will lead a discussion on the radical birth of the Keystone State. A number

    Free

  • Archiving Independence: A Drop-In Experience

    Archiving Independence: A Drop-In Experience
    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Step out of the heat and into history! Drop into the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to explore our exhibition, Paths to Independence, featuring a rare selection of historical documents that shaped the American Revolution. Then dive into hands-on activities inspired by these materials. After exploring our broadside wall, create your broadside reflecting on what independence means to YOU. Add your voice to our Semiquincentennial time capsule and become a part of our nation’s history—and the 23 million items in our collection. This free event is part of Red, White, and Blue To Do. Registration is not required.

    Free

  • Archiving Independence: A Drop-In Experience

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

    Step out of the heat and into history! Drop into the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to explore our exhibition, Paths to Independence, featuring a rare selection of historical documents that shaped the American Revolution. Then dive into hands-on activities inspired by these materials. After exploring our broadside wall, create your broadside reflecting on what independence means to YOU. Add your voice to our Semiquincentennial time capsule and become a part of our nation’s history—and the 23 million items in our collection. This free event is part of Red, White, and Blue To Do. Registration is not required.

    Free

  • Archiving Independence: A Drop-In Experience

    Archiving Independence: A Drop-In Experience
    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Step out of the heat and into history! Drop into the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to explore our exhibition, Paths to Independence, featuring a rare selection of historical documents that shaped the American Revolution. Then dive into hands-on activities inspired by these materials. After exploring our broadside wall, create your broadside reflecting on what independence means to YOU. Add your voice to our Semiquincentennial time capsule and become a part of our nation’s history—and the 23 million items in our collection. This free event is part of Red, White, and Blue To Do. Registration is not required.

    Free

  • Archiving Independence: A Drop-In Experience

    Archiving Independence: A Drop-In Experience
    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Step out of the heat and into history! Drop into the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to explore our exhibition, Paths to Independence, featuring a rare selection of historical documents that shaped the American Revolution. Then dive into hands-on activities inspired by these materials. After exploring our broadside wall, create your broadside reflecting on what independence means to YOU. Add your voice to our Semiquincentennial time capsule and become a part of our nation’s history—and the 23 million items in our collection. This free event is part of Red, White, and Blue To Do. Registration is not required.

    Free

  • Archiving Independence: A Drop-In Experience

    Archiving Independence: A Drop-In Experience
    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Step out of the heat and into history! Drop into the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to explore our exhibition, Paths to Independence, featuring a rare selection of historical documents that shaped the American Revolution. Then dive into hands-on activities inspired by these materials. After exploring our broadside wall, create your broadside reflecting on what independence means to YOU. Add your voice to our Semiquincentennial time capsule and become a part of our nation’s history—and the 23 million items in our collection. This free event is part of Red, White, and Blue To Do. Registration is not required.

    Free