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SUMMARY:Cheers to McGillin’s on National Beer Day
DESCRIPTION:What happened at McGillin’s stayed at McGillin’s…until now! Explore the iconic bar’s 165-year history.\n\n\nOn 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 McGillin’s and at McGillin’s new Shoppe\, only one block from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. \n● This event is being offered in a hybrid format. Both onsite and virtual tickets are available. All ticket reservations will include a Zoom link. \n● Onsite tickets include admission to the talk and the exhibit Changing Faces of Independence\, on view through April 24. \n● Cheers to McGillin’s: Philly’s Oldest Tavern will be available for purchase onsite. In-person attendees have the option to pre-purchase the book with their ticket. \n● We wish to provide complimentary tickets to current secondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students. Please email us at programs@hsp.org and tell us where you are enrolled as a student and in what program. \n \nHistorical Society of Pennsylvania Members \nPlease register here. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: \nChristopher Mullins\, Jr.\, is the third generation of his family to run McGillin’s Olde Ale House. He is co-owner with his parents\, who purchased the bar from his grandfather and great-uncle. The bar has only been owned by two families in 165 years. It was previously owned by three generations of the McGillin family. \nIrene Levy Baker is the author of Cheers to McGillin’s\, 100 Things To Do In Philadelphia\, and Unique Eats & Eateries of Philadelphia. She is also the owner of Spotlight Public Relations. McGillin’s has been her client through two generations\, two decades\, and countless icy cold beers and Corned Beef Reubens. \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, founded in 1824\, is one of the nation’s largest archives of historical documents. We are proud to serve as Philadelphia’s Library of American History\, with over 21 million manuscripts\, books\, and graphic images encompassing centuries of US history. Through educator workshops\, research opportunities\, public programs\, and lectures throughout the year\, we strive to make history relevant and exhilarating to all. For more information\, visit hsp.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cheers-to-mcgillins-on-national-beer-day/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Pennsylvania Presents: Black Music as History with Dyana Williams
DESCRIPTION:Join legendary radio host\, journalist\, and cultural advocate Dyana Williams for a conversation on the power of Black music as a vessel for history\, memory\, and identity. As a cofounder of Black Music Month and a tireless champion for artists’ rights and cultural preservation\, Williams brings a unique perspective to the intersection of music and activism. She will trace the origins of Black Music Month\, highlight the role of music in preserving African American stories across generations\, and reflect on the responsibility and urgency of archiving these cultural expressions. This program will explore how music not only entertains but also bears witness—amplifying resistance\, joy\, and community across time. \nThis event is offered in a hybrid format\, with both onsite and virtual tickets available. All ticket reservations will include a Zoom link\, but only onsite tickets will be honored at the door. \nOnsite tickets include admission to the talk and the exhibit Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation. Doors open at 6 p.m. to allow viewing of the exhibit. \nComplimentary tickets will be offered to current secondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students. Please email us at programs@hsp.org and tell us where you are enrolled and in what program.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-historical-society-of-pennsylvania-presents-black-music-as-history-with-dyana-williams/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Arts & Culture,Black History,Event,Hybrid Event,Lecture,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Visualizing Black History\, Through and Beyond the Archive
DESCRIPTION:Join Jonathan Square to explore how Black visual culture and archives reveal Philadelphia’s antebellum Black communities.\n\n\nJoin Jonathan Michael Square\, Assistant Professor of Black Visual Culture at Parsons School of Design\, for an illustrated talk exploring the lives of free and enslaved Black communities in antebellum America. Drawing from visual culture—portraits\, fashion\, ephemera—and archival documents\, Square will share how these materials help us better understand\, reconstruct\, and imagine the complex realities of Black life in Philadelphia and beyond during the 18th and 19th centuries. Through this lens\, participants will consider both the known histories and the silences that remain—and how art and archives together illuminate stories long overlooked. Dr. Square is the guest curator for Almost Unknown: The Afric-American Picture Gallery\, currently on view at Winterthur Museum through January 4\, 2026. \nFor K-12 Educators \nThis talk provides the capstone talk for a two-day hybrid teacher workshop. Educators who are intereted in signing up can learn more here: Philadelphia’s Antebellum Black Metropolis: A Curriculum and Resource Workshop. \nHistorical Society of Pennsylvania Members \nPlease register here. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nJonathan Michael Square is the Assistant Professor of Black Visual Culture at Parsons School of Design. He is also currently a fellow in the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He has taught at the University of Pennsylvania\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, and\, most recently\, at Harvard University. His writing has appeared in Fashion Studies Journal\, Small Axe\, Hyperallergic\, British Art Studies\, and International Journal of Fashion Studies. A proponent in the power of social media as a platform for radical pedagogy\, he founded and runs the digital humanities project Fashioning the Self in Slavery and Freedom\, which explores the intersection between histories of enslavement and the fashion system. He is currently working on a book manuscript on the same topic\, tentatively titled Negro Cloth: How Slavery Birthed the American Fashion Industry. \n\n\nThis program complements the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s current exhibit Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation\, which highlights how Philadelphians have worked to preserve\, share\, and expand the city’s Black history. Together\, the exhibit and Square’s talk underscore the vital role that visual culture and community storytelling play in safeguarding Black heritage for future generations. \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, founded in 1824\, is one of the nation’s largest archives of historical documents. We are proud to serve as Philadelphia’s Library of American History\, with over 21 million manuscripts\, books\, and graphic images encompassing centuries of US history. Through educator workshops\, research opportunities\, public programs\, and lectures throughout the year\, we strive to make history relevant and exhilarating to all. For more information\, visit hsp.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/visualizing-black-history-through-and-beyond-the-archive/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T193000
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CREATED:20250527T181407Z
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SUMMARY:Uncovering Black Genealogy through Surprising Archival Locations
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use archival materials to find your ancestors and how archives help preserve these histories.\n\n\nShamele Jordon\, genealogist and researcher\, will lead participants through a demonstration of how to search for information in underutilized archival materials such as burial and land records. Ms. Jordan will connect the ways archival documents and publications like the Motorist Green Book offer a wider range of available places to find relatives and trace family histories\, ultimately preserving Black communities. \nThis virtual program is offered as a preview for HSP’s upcoming exhibit Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation\, on view June 12- September 26. \nHistorical Society of Pennsylvania Members \nPlease register for this webinar here. \nWe wish to provide complimentary tickets to current secondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students. Please email us at programs@hsp.org and tell us where you are enrolled as a student and in what program. \n \n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nFounder of Genealogy Quick Start\, Shamele Jordon is a multitalented professional genealogist\, producer\, lecturer\, and writer. Her biographical highlights also include: researcher for the PBS series “Oprah’s Roots: African American Lives I and II\,” grant recipient of NJ State Library to research Civil War Burials in Lawnside\, NJ; former president of the African American Genealogy Group in Philadelphia\, past board member of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania\, faculty at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research in Athens\, GA\, and workshop volunteer at the Family History Center in Cherry Hill\, NJ. \n\n\n \nSupport for PAS 250 programming comes from The Haverford Trust Company and the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Endowment Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation. \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, founded in 1824\, is one of the nation’s largest archives of historical documents. We are proud to serve as Philadelphia’s Library of American History\, with over 21 million manuscripts\, books\, and graphic images encompassing centuries of US history. Through educator workshops\, research opportunities\, public programs\, and lectures throughout the year\, we strive to make history relevant and exhilarating to all. For more information\, visit hsp.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncovering-black-genealogy-through-surprising-archival-locations/
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Public History Workshop: Using\, Doing\, Teaching Black History
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the 1838 Black Metropolis\, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania will host a two-day workshop on breathing life into the archives. The workshop will focus on liberation and civil rights histories through several centuries in the Philadelphia metro region.\nHistorian and artist Nell Irvin Painter will present “Arrived\, New Names\,” as the keynote address Friday evening. Sharing insights about her commissioned artwork focused on William Still’s Journal C of the Underground Railroad\, she will set the tone for exploring how creative projects can share complicated and compelling histories. In her talk\, she will dive into her research into 19th-century anti-slavery movements and the interwoven literary\, political\, and artistic work of the Black communities.\nThe workshop on Saturday will invite participants to share strategies on how archival collections can be used to reclaim and restore community history\, with a focus on our collective knowledge of Black history in Philadelphia. This event convenes teachers\, students\, docents\, volunteers\, artists\, museum professionals\, family historians\, and other public history practitioners to learn from and share with one another. Presentations will center on public history\, its uses\, challenges\, and applications in the classroom\, informal learning spaces\, and with the public.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-pennsylvania-presents-public-history-workshop-using-doing-teaching-black-history/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Gallery Talk with 1838 Black Metropolis
DESCRIPTION:Join the curators of Free\, As One: Black Worldmaking in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Papers\, and 1838 Black Metropolis co-founders Morgan Lloyd and Michiko Quinones for an in-depth look at some of the compelling stories from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) archives. HSP’s newest exhibit highlights themes of Black self-determination and leadership from the 1770s onward in the abolition movement of the Mid-Atlantic region. Drawing from the Pennsylvania Abolition Society (PAS) collection and commemorating the 250th anniversary of its founding\, the exhibit refocuses attention on abolition as a global Black-led political movement championed by the PAS. Through an assembly of primary source documents\, dive deeper into the family\, community\, and freedom for future generations that were key drivers for Black abolitionists in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Morgan and Quinones guide visitors through history during this free public event.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-pennsylvania-presents-gallery-talk-with-1838-black-metropolis/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T173700Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Gallery Talk with 1838 Black Metropolis
DESCRIPTION:Join the curators of Free\, As One: Black Worldmaking in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Papers\, and 1838 Black Metropolis co-founders Morgan Lloyd and Michiko Quinones for an in-depth look at some of the compelling stories from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) archives. HSP’s newest exhibit highlights themes of Black self-determination and leadership from the 1770s onward in the abolition movement of the Mid-Atlantic region. Drawing from the Pennsylvania Abolition Society (PAS) collection and commemorating the 250th anniversary of its founding\, the exhibit refocuses attention on abolition as a global Black-led political movement championed by the PAS. Through an assembly of primary source documents\, dive deeper into the family\, community\, and freedom for future generations that were key drivers for Black abolitionists in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Morgan and Quinones guide visitors through history during this free public event.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-pennsylvania-presents-gallery-talk-with-1838-black-metropolis/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Gallery Talk with 1838 Black Metropolis
DESCRIPTION:Join the curators of Free\, As One: Black Worldmaking in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Papers\, and 1838 Black Metropolis co-founders Morgan Lloyd and Michiko Quinones for an in-depth look at some of the compelling stories from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) archives. HSP’s newest exhibit highlights themes of Black self-determination and leadership from the 1770s onward in the abolition movement of the Mid-Atlantic region. Drawing from the Pennsylvania Abolition Society (PAS) collection and commemorating the 250th anniversary of its founding\, the exhibit refocuses attention on abolition as a global Black-led political movement championed by the PAS. Through an assembly of primary source documents\, dive deeper into the family\, community\, and freedom for future generations that were key drivers for Black abolitionists in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Morgan and Quinones guide visitors through history during this free public event.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-pennsylvania-presents-gallery-talk-with-1838-black-metropolis/2025-03-19/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T200000
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SUMMARY:Free\, As One: Black Worldmaking in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Papers Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with 1838 Black Metropolis\, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Free\, As One: Black Worldmaking in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Papers highlighting themes of Black self-determination and leadership from the 1770s onward in the abolition movement of the Mid-Atlantic region. Drawing from the Pennsylvania Abolition Society (PAS) collection and commemorating the 250th anniversary of its founding\, this compelling exhibit refocuses attention on abolition as a global Black-led political movement championed by the PAS. Through an assembly of primary source documents\, the exhibit emphasizes how family\, community\, and freedom for future generations were key drivers for Black abolitionists in the Philadelphia area and beyond. \nJoin fellow history enthusiasts for an opening reception of the exhibit in partnership with the 1838 Black Metropolis. This event\, which will feature remarks from David R. Bringham\, Librarian and CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, and 1838 Black Metropolis co-founders Morgan Lloyd and Michiko Quinones\, is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will accompany the event.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/free-as-one-black-worldmaking-in-the-pennsylvania-abolition-society-papers-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T210000
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Researching Building Ghosts: A Talk and Booksigning
DESCRIPTION:Join author Molly Lester and photographer Michael Bixler to discuss their new book\, Building Ghosts: Past Lives and Lost Places in a Changing City (Temple University Press\, November 2024)\, and the ghosts that reveal new truths and provocations about the changing city. For this engaging event\, Lester and Bixler explain and explore “Building ghosts\,” the idiosyncratic remnants or imprints of demolished buildings\, left behind on the sides of neighboring structures. Mostly seen in older Northeastern cities with rowhomes or party-wall adjacencies\, they can reveal remarkable things\, such as an old staircase going up the side of a building or plaster traces left by a set of shelves in an attic gable. As history in our changing cities is erased and remade\, these ghosts can be ephemeral or enduring. They can be quickly revealed and replaced in a neighborhood seeing rapid change or unveiled and never re-covered in a neighborhood that has not seen new construction in substantial time. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania proudly offers this evening of discovery onsite and virtually with the book available for purchase onsite.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-pennsylvania-presents-researching-building-ghosts-a-talk-and-booksigning/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Hybrid Event,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T200000
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SUMMARY:Young Friends of HSP Open House: History of the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Join the Young Friends of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for a festive evening mixer at HSP! Enjoy cocktails\, music\, light hors d’oeuvres\, and a special document display featuring Mummers\, Wanamaker’s iconic Christmas light show\, holiday celebrations in early America\, and other festive treasures from HSP’s collection.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/young-friends-of-hsp-open-house-history-of-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Food & Drink,Gardening,Native Plants,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
CREATED:20241021T190122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T190122Z
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Lost and Found: How DNA Helps Rebuild Ancestral Histories
DESCRIPTION:Join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP)\, in partnership with the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (GSP)\, as they host author of The Genetic Genealogist\, Blaine Bettinger\, as its 200th Anniversary signature speaker for the theme What’s Your Story? Chronicling Families and Communities. The signature talk\, Lost and Found: How DNA Helps Rebuild Ancestral Histories\, explores the remarkable ways DNA advancements allow us to reconstruct the stories of forgotten populations—those affected by family disruptions and incomplete records. This conversational lecture will highlight how genetic tools fill the gaps left by missing paper trails\, using relatable success stories to show how DNA brings hidden histories to life. Attendees will gain insight into how DNA connects fragmented families and illuminates ancestral roots\, offering a fresh perspective on the possibilities of genetic genealogy without diving into technical processes.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-historical-society-of-pennsylvania-presents-lost-and-found-how-dna-helps-rebuild-ancestral-histories/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Hybrid Event,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring Irish Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Pennsylvania continues its ground-breaking\, in-depth series Peopling Pennsylvania in its next and final installment\, presenting the journey of one Irish family that emigrated to western Pennsylvania as part of a chain migration between 1825 and 1845. Discover the meticulous research connecting siblings and their descendants\, tracing their roots back to County Tyrone. This genealogical exploration is featured programming during HSP’s yearlong celebration of 200 years of documented history. Certified Genealogist and co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly Mary Kircher Roddy\, presents these finding and their context and shares research strategies for family historians with Irish ancestry during this Peopling Pennsylvania Zoom webinar entitled “The Hub of the Wheel: How Tracing a Brother with no Children Connected Ten Siblings.”
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/riverwards-chapbook-series-release-party/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Event,Arts & Culture,Arts & Performance,Celebrations & Networking,Community Events,Event,Free,Free Community Events,History,LGBTQIA+,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
CREATED:20240927T205013Z
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents: ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection: Tracing Families in Social Services Records
DESCRIPTION:Updated Event Description: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, in partnership with the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania\, is excited to share the archive exhibit\, ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection: Tracing Families in Social Services Records’. The exhibit\, organized by genealogists Katy Bodenhorn Barnes and Valerie-Anne Lutz\, reveals the stories of families who received assistance from local charities and social services in the 1800s. Dive into the archives of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in this free public event to learn about how these records can answer important social questions about 19th-century Pennsylvania families and social issues.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-historical-society-of-pennsylvania-presents-brotherly-love-sisterly-affection-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free,Free Community Events,Gallery,Gardening,History,Neighborhood,Outdoor Event,Professional,Tours and Explorations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
CREATED:20240912T163907Z
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SUMMARY:From Puerto Rico to Pennsylvania: History\, Challenges\, and Amor Boricua
DESCRIPTION:Join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP)\, in partnership with the Taller Puertorriqueño\, as they host Juan González\, the 200th Anniversary signature speaker for the theme America’s Promise and Its Many Voices. In the talk\, González explores the history of Puerto Rican migration from the island to Pennsylvania\, delving into the economic\, social\, and political factors driving these migrations\, highlighting personal stories and community impact\, and examining Puerto Rico’s complex role within the United States and its effects on migration. González is an award-winning journalist and investigative reporter who spent 29 years as a columnist for the New York Daily News and 10 years with the Philadelphia Daily News. He is a two-time George Polk Award winner and co-host of Democracy Now! since 1996. An accomplished author\, his works include Harvest of Empire and News for All the People. González also served as the Richard D. Heffner Professor at Rutgers University and is a founder of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Before journalism\, he was a civil rights activist\, co-founding the Young Lords Party in the late 1960s. Born in Ponce\, Puerto Rico\, he grew up in New York City.\nThe event is being offered in a hybrid format\, with tickets available online and onsite. All ticket reservations will include a Zoom link\, but only onsite tickets will be honored at the door. Onsite tickets include admission to the talk\, a reception afterward\, and the exhibit HSP 200 + Taller 50: Uncovering and Preserving Puerto Rican Stories. Complimentary tickets are available for current secondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students. To access complimentary admission\, please email HSP at programs@hsp.org and indicate the school of enrollment and program/area of study.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/from-puerto-rico-to-pennsylvania-history-challenges-and-amor-boricua-2/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
CREATED:20240517T141910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T142333Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Brews & Bites
DESCRIPTION:On June 29\, the 10th annual Brews & Bites twilight tasting event at Pennsbury Manor will kick off the Independence Day holiday week. \nHeld al fresco at the idyllic riverfront home of Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn\, this fundraiser features local beer tasting\, food trucks\, and live music by classic rock /motown band August. \nHistoric Highlights:\n17th century beer brewing demonstrations by brewers in period attire\nTastings of three historic recipe beers made by Pennsbury’s Brewing Club:\nGulielma Penn’s Apple Beer\nMarch Beer (peas and oatmeal give this a brew a wheat beer vibe)\nPepper & Coriander Spiced Beer (a dark beer with a pleasantly peppery finish) \nBreweries\, Wineries\, Distilleries:\nSly Fox Brewing Company\nBitchin Kitten Brewery\nRed White and Brew Beer Company\nMermaid Spirits\nPhiladelphia Mead Company\nSamsaric Brewing Company\nBroad Street Brewing\nUnderstable Brewing\nYards Brewing Company\nOdd Logic Brewing Company\nManic Minds Brewing Company\nSecond Sin Brewing Company\nShip Bottom Brewery\nBlackledge Winery\nManoff Market Cidery\nNaked Brewing Company \nFood Trucks\nSpuddy Buddy Fry Truck\nJays Joint Food Truck\nBaltimore North Food Truck \nThis is a 21+ event. $40 tickets include unlimited drink sampling; $20 tickets that come with unlimited water and soft drinks are available for designated drivers.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/can-she-say-that/
LOCATION:Pennsbury Manor\, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road\, Morrisville\, 19067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
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SUMMARY:Can She Say That? Signe Wilkinson Cartoons a Man's World
DESCRIPTION:Join Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoonist Signe Wilkinson as she explores the role of satire in discussions of contemporary events.\n\n\nTo mark its 200th Anniversary\, The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is delighted to host Pulitzer Prize – winning editorial cartoonist Signe Wilkinson. Ms. Wilkinson will deliver a talk entitled “Can She Say That? Signe Wilkinson Cartoons A Man’s World”\, providing an overview of her own career and the history of political cartooning. This event serves as the celebratory reception to debut the exhibit Cartoons as Political Speech in Colonial and Contemporary America. Organized by Dr. David R. Brigham\, HSP’s Librarian and CEO\, this exhibit highlights HSP’s strategic collecting theme\, Pennsylvania: Crucible of the Nation\, which traces the important role that the Commonwealth has played throughout American history in shaping our nation’s development. \nOn view from June 11 through August 2\, Cartoons as Political Speech in Colonial and Contemporary America touches on Philadelphia’s role in late colonial and Revolutionary politics\, burgeoning publishing and print culture\, and transatlantic commerce and communication. Brigham says\, “HSP’s collection of political cartoons is a visually rich and interesting record of the struggle to form the new nation\, the emergence of partisan politics\, and the dynamic role of Philadelphia at the end of the 18th century. We are delighted that Signe Wilkinson has lent her original artwork to add a contemporary lens on the tradition of cartooning.” \n\n\n\nThis event is being offered in a hybrid format. Both onsite and virtual tickets are available. All ticket reservations will include a Zoom link\, but only onsite tickets will be honored at the door.\nOnsite tickets include admission to the talk\, a reception afterwards\, and the exhibit Cartoons as Political Speech in Colonial and Contemporary America\nWe wish to provide complimentary tickets to current secondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students. Please email us at programs@hsp.org and tell us where you are enrolled as a student and in what program.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) commemorates its 200th birthday in 2024! Since our founding\, we have collected and preserved an astonishing array of documents that bring the people of the past into conversation with us today. We enter our third century eager to invite you to find yourself in history. To connect with the past and make meaningful discoveries about who you are and who we are together. Join us in this endeavor to explore our shared American history. Visit us at hsp.org/200. \n \nSupport for HSP’s 200th anniversary programming is generously provided by the Richard C. von Hess Foundation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/can-she-say-that-signe-wilkinson-cartoons-a-mans-world/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
CREATED:20240410T190208Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s presents Rooted: Genealogy 101
DESCRIPTION:Learning about your ancestral origins can be rewarding\, but perhaps also a little overwhelming. What is the best way to approach the questions you have? How do you have confidence you’re “doing it right”? \nThis virtual course will assist entry-level and early intermediate genealogists in developing research skills\, finding and evaluating historical records\, and placing your people into the broader story of history. Successful case studies will walk you through how it’s done and what to expect\, while breakout sessions will facilitate discussion and collaboration. Walk away rooted in correct principles and practical strategies for tracing your family history!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-pennsylvanias-presents-rooted-genealogy-101/2024-05-28/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
CREATED:20240410T190208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T190208Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s presents Rooted: Genealogy 101
DESCRIPTION:Learning about your ancestral origins can be rewarding\, but perhaps also a little overwhelming. What is the best way to approach the questions you have? How do you have confidence you’re “doing it right”? \nThis virtual course will assist entry-level and early intermediate genealogists in developing research skills\, finding and evaluating historical records\, and placing your people into the broader story of history. Successful case studies will walk you through how it’s done and what to expect\, while breakout sessions will facilitate discussion and collaboration. Walk away rooted in correct principles and practical strategies for tracing your family history!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-pennsylvanias-presents-rooted-genealogy-101/2024-05-21/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
CREATED:20240410T190208Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s presents Rooted: Genealogy 101
DESCRIPTION:Learning about your ancestral origins can be rewarding\, but perhaps also a little overwhelming. What is the best way to approach the questions you have? How do you have confidence you’re “doing it right”? \nThis virtual course will assist entry-level and early intermediate genealogists in developing research skills\, finding and evaluating historical records\, and placing your people into the broader story of history. Successful case studies will walk you through how it’s done and what to expect\, while breakout sessions will facilitate discussion and collaboration. Walk away rooted in correct principles and practical strategies for tracing your family history!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-pennsylvanias-presents-rooted-genealogy-101/2024-05-14/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
CREATED:20240410T190208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T190208Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s presents Rooted: Genealogy 101
DESCRIPTION:Learning about your ancestral origins can be rewarding\, but perhaps also a little overwhelming. What is the best way to approach the questions you have? How do you have confidence you’re “doing it right”? \nThis virtual course will assist entry-level and early intermediate genealogists in developing research skills\, finding and evaluating historical records\, and placing your people into the broader story of history. Successful case studies will walk you through how it’s done and what to expect\, while breakout sessions will facilitate discussion and collaboration. Walk away rooted in correct principles and practical strategies for tracing your family history!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-pennsylvanias-presents-rooted-genealogy-101/2024-05-07/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Banking in the Early Republic Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) continues its 200th Anniversary programming with the next of five themed exhibits celebrating its diverse collection of documents and art reflecting our national history. In partnership with Independence Historical Trust (IHT)\, “All View It As An Object of High Importance”: Banking in the Early Republic is on display at HSP from April 16 through May 31. The exhibit highlights innovations and experiments in banking institutions in Revolutionary and early America and supports the second anniversary pillar of the year\, ‘Americans and Innovation: Science\, Technology\, and Enterprise.’ \nA public reception unveiling the new exhibit takes place at HSP on Thursday\, April 18\, from 6 to 8 p.m. organized in partnership with the Independence Historical Trust. The reception will feature opening remarks from David R. Bringham\, Librarian and CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, and Jonathan Burton\, Director of Development for Independence Historical Trust. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-pennsylvania-banking-in-the-early-republic-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Xenobia Bailey
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Xenobia Bailey as she exposes the deferred historical achievements of Philadelphia’s Radical Black Elite from the early 1800s.\n\n\nThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, in partnership with the Association for Public Art\, is delighted to host artist Xenobia Bailey as its 200th Anniversary signature talk for the theme Soul of America: Literary\, Visual\, and Performing Arts. Ms. Bailey\, a fiber-artist\, crocheter\, designer\, researcher\, and cultural activist\, describes her creative practice and talk as such: \n“I seek the continuum of the aesthetic of ‘Funk’ and material culture across African American communities – from contemporary homemakers\, caregivers\, and domestic workers to early Free settlement towns and colonized communities of Radical Black Elites of the 1700 and 1800s. This exploration can fuel social and economic redevelopment in the 21st Century. In this talk\, I will share how the collection of HSP changed the course of my Black Studies as I knew it\, by presenting a little known Black Model City in Philadelphia. This model is an inspiring\, self-sustained\, early American example of how African American cultural designs and objects can service a global market\, to benefit people’s health and well-being.” \n \n\n\n\nThis event is being offered in a hybrid format. Both onsite and virtual tickets are available. All ticket reservations will include a Zoom link\, but only onsite tickets will be honored at the door.\nOnsite tickets include admission to the talk\, a reception afterwards\, and the exhibit Public Art in Philadelphia: A : Legacy of Women\, co-curated with the Association of Public Art.\nWe wish to provide complimentary tickets to current secondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students. Please email us at programs@hsp.org and tell us where you are enrolled as a student and in what program.\n\n \n\n\nXenobia Bailey is an artist who studied Ethnomusicology at the University of Washington\, Custom Apparel Design from Seattle Community College\, and holds a BA in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute. Since 1984\, she has been developing and practicing a “Rejuvenating Funktional Design Aesthetic” for an African American material culture within a global market\, for public\, private\, and commercial arts. \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) commemorates its 200th birthday in 2024!  Since our founding\, we have collected and preserved an astonishing array of documents that bring the people of the past into conversation with us today. We enter our third century eager to invite you to find yourself in history. To connect with the past and make meaningful discoveries about who you are and who we are together. Join us in this endeavor to explore our shared American history. Visit us at hsp.org/200. \n\n\n\nThe Association for Public Art (aPA) plays a vital role in commissioning and preserving public art in Philadelphia\, while promoting the part that art plays in the creation and enhancement of public spaces. Founded in 1872\, 50 years younger than the Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, aPA has helped to significantly shape Philadelphia’s urban environment through design and planning efforts. The organization continues to care for and maintain a large portion of the city’s historic sculptures\, while producing new ambitious and engaging public art projects for everyone.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/artist-talk-xenobia-bailey/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
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SUMMARY:First Friday Meet the Curator: Public Art in Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:The Young Friends of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) host an evening of captivating history presenting the early 20th-century female artists showcased in the archive exhibit\, Public Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped by Women\, curated by the Association for Public Art (aPA). Gain exclusive insights from Susan Myers\, Assistant Curator and Project Manager at aPA\, as she shares the fascinating lives and contributions of remarkable women such as Helene Sardeau\, Gwen Lux\, Anna Coleman Ladd\, and Margaret Brassler Kane. \nThe program will delve into the rich history of female artists and welcome and record audience stories\, reflections\, and connections to the exhibit. This not-to-be-missed event is part of Philadelphia’s First Friday celebrations and is open to everyone\, free of charge\, with refreshments provided. Join HSP and aPA in a kick-off to Women’s History Month!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/first-friday-meet-the-curator-public-art-in-philadelphia/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Public Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped by Women
DESCRIPTION:Join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) in collaboration with the Association for Public Art (aPA) for the opening reception of the archive exhibit Public Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped by Women. The reception will feature opening remarks from David R. Brigham\, Librarian and CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, and Charlotte Cohen\, Executive Director of the Association for Public Art (aPA).\nPublic Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped by Women will highlight the historic accomplishments and recent contributions of women who have worked in the public art field as artists\, benefactors\, and leaders. Exploring the Association for Public Art’s archival collection at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, as well as contemporary materials housed at aPA\, the exhibit will provide insight into the long-lasting impact of women’s contributions to the ongoing public art landscape both\, locally and nationally.\nRegistration is required for this free public event\, with light refreshments to be served following the program. The exhibit will be on view from January 30 to March 15 at HSP during library hours\, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.\, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/opening-reception-public-art-in-philadelphia-a-legacy-shaped-by-women/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
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SUMMARY:Reforming Philadelphia\, 1682–2022
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the evolution of Philadelphia’s government over nearly 350 years.\n\n\nOver the course of its nearly 350 year history\, Philadelphia’s government has undergone significant change. Join us for an exploration of this history with political scientist Richardson Dilworth as he unravels the evolution of the city’s government. \nDiscover the stories of reformers who reshaped Philadelphia’s purpose and governance\, challenging the established “corrupt machine” and vying for control through elections. Dive into pivotal moments\, from the 1885 city charter overhaul to the emergence of the Republican machine and the city’s shift to a Democratic stronghold in the 1950s\, marked by profound racial transitions. \nFocusing on the 20th and 21st centuries\, Dilworth delves into the terms of influential mayors like Rizzo\, Goode\, Rendell\, Street\, Nutter\, and Kenney. Uncover the intricate dance of power and resistance\, as Philadelphia’s political history and reform cycles offer a compelling framework applicable to cities nationwide. \nDilworth will also discuss the importance of HSP’s collection to his research process. \n \nThis lecture directly follows HSP’s 2023 Annual Meeting. HSP members should register for both the meeting and lecture here. \n \n\n\nSpeaker’s Bio: \nRichardson Dilworth is a professor of politics and head of the Department of Politics at Drexel University. Dilworth’s research and teaching focuses on American urban political development\, urban environmental policy\, and community economic development. He is the author of  several books\, including Reforming Philadelphia\, 1682⁠–⁠2022\, the editor-in-chief of the Oxford Bibliographies in Urban Studies\, and the editor or coeditor of nine books. \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, founded in 1824\, is one of the nation’s largest archives of historical documents. We are proud to serve as Philadelphia’s Library of American History\, with over 21 million manuscripts\, books\, and graphic images encompassing centuries of US history. Through educator workshops\, research opportunities\, public programs\, and lectures throughout the year\, we strive to make history relevant and exhilarating to all. For more information\, visit hsp.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/reforming-philadelphia-1682-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
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SUMMARY:Education Volunteer Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Connect with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s education team to discuss the return of on-site field trips for grades 4-12.\n\n\nOn-site field trips for students in grades 4-12 are once again being offered at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania! This meet-up is the chance for previous and newly interested volunteers to connect with the HSP education team to discuss how we can continuously work to improve the experiences of students at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.  \n \nOur team of dedicated volunteers have been integral to field trips in the past\, and we are excited to welcome back those individuals who have helped previously as well as extend the invitation to new people who are interested in joining this incredible community of educators.  \n \nBe sure to bring your experience and your ideas as we work to create the best educational offerings for our young learners.  \n \n\nWHEN: Monday\, November 13th from10:00AM to 11:30AM\n\n\nWHERE: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA)\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, founded in 1824\, is one of the nation’s largest archives of historical documents. We are proud to serve as Philadelphia’s Library of American History\, with over 21 million manuscripts\, books\, and graphic images encompassing centuries of US history. Through educator workshops\, research opportunities\, public programs\, and lectures throughout the year\, we strive to make history relevant and exhilarating to all. For more information\, visit hsp.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/education-volunteer-meet-up/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T183749
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SUMMARY:National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Discover the possibilities of National History Day Philadelphia and how 2024 can be a turning point for your students.\n\n\nJoin us for the National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff as we celebrate the new season and its theme\, Turning Points in History! Whether you have participated in NHD Philly in the past or are interested in learning about how to introduce this award-winning program to your school and students\, the Kickoff will allow you to immerse yourself in the incredible possibilities of National History Day. Featuring a hands-on workshop and representatives from cultural institutions\, libraries\, and archives from across Philadelphia\, this event will equip educators with the material and techniques for getting primary sources into their schools and in front of their students.  \n \nNational History Day is an award-winning academic program that puts students at the heart of history making while helping develop valuable research\, communication\, and critical thinking skills. Students complete a project on the topic of their choosing via a format of their choosing including exhibits\, papers\, documentaries\, websites\, and performances. Find out how a project takes shape by attending the Kickoff workshop and leave with your own proto-project and materials for use in the classroom! \n \nThe NHD Philly 2024 Kickoff is proudly presented by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) and the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (NSCDA/PA). NHD Philly is a collaborative organization representing dozens of cultural institutions\, museums\, and libraries from across Philadelphia whose expertise and dedication make NHD Philly possible and keep NHD Philly accessible.  \n \nContinuing education/Act 48 credit is available upon completion of this workshop.  \n \nNHD Philly is happy to provide light refreshments for all participants\, as well as the opportunity to enter a raffle to win an Amazon gift card!  \n \n\nWHEN: Wednesday\, October 11th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm\n\n\nWHERE: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19107)
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/national-history-day-philadelphia-2024-kickoff/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Curatorial talk: Black Founders and Archives
DESCRIPTION:Join Matthew Skic\, curator of Museum of the American Revolution’s Black Founders\, to learn how archives help shape a museum exhibition.\n\n\nThe documents held in archives like HSP not only provide valuable information for researchers\, the objects themselves often become valuable storytelling tools in museum exhibitions. Matthew Skic\, Curator of Exhibitions at the Museum of the American Revolution\, will share the research and discoveries behind the Museum’s special exhibit Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia. The exhibition brings together – for the first time – more than 100 historical artifacts and documents to tell the inspiring story of free Black Philadelphian James Forten and his remarkable family as they battled slavery and defended freedom from the Revolutionary era through the Civil War and Reconstruction. The exhibition runs through November 26 at the Museum of the American Revolution. \nThis talk will be held onsite at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street in Philadelphia\, and will also be livestreamed via Zoom webinar.  \n\n\nMatthew Skic is a contributing author  to  Two Hundred Years:  The Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1824-2024. Published in conjunction with HSP’s anniversary\, it is the first book to survey the more than twenty-one million documents\, newspapers\, graphics\, and rare books in its archive. The book presents one hundred essays highlighting carefully preserved artifacts\, spanning the seventeenth to the late twentieth century; it will be available for purchase in early fall 2023. \n\n\nSpeaker’s Bio: \nMatthew Skic joined the curatorial staff at the Museum of the American Revolution in June 2016 after graduating from the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture at the University of Delaware. Since the Museum’s opening in 2017\, he has curated multiple award-winning exhibitions\, including Hamilton Was Here: Rising Up in Revolutionary Philadelphia and Cost of Revolution: The Life and Death of an Irish Soldier.  \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, founded in 1824\, is one of the nation’s largest archives of historical documents. We are proud to serve as Philadelphia’s Library of American History\, with over 21 million manuscripts\, books\, and graphic images encompassing centuries of US history. Through educator workshops\, research opportunities\, public programs\, and lectures throughout the year\, we strive to make history relevant and exhilarating to all. For more information\, visit hsp.org.
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SUMMARY:Artists in Conversation: Mel Edwards with Curlee R. Holton
DESCRIPTION:Archives offer endless inspiration for artists’ work. Hear from two who have collaborated on a new print based in HSP’s collection.\n\n\nArtist Mel Edwards has drawn inspiration from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s collections. In collaboration with Raven Fine Art Editions\, Edwards has created Vision and Purpose I\, II\, III\, and IV\, a serigraph art print. In creating the work\, Edwards made use of HSP’s collections related to Father Divine (1877-1965)\, a religious leader and founder of the International Peace Mission. Join us as Raven founder and artist Curlee R. Holton discusses the project with Edwards\, sharing insights on how contemporary artists give relevancy and new meaning to the archival materials.  \nRead more about the artist-in-residency program here.  \nVision and Purpose I\, II\, III\, and IV will be on view and will be available for purchase and the artist will be signing the works.  Collections related to Father Divine will also be displayed during the event.  \nThis event is offered in a hybrid format. The audience may join the artists at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania at 1300 Locust Street in Philadelphia\, or via Zoom webinar. \nThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania gratefully acknowledges the support of Raven Fine Art Editions for this program and project. All print purchases support HSP’s mission of  making history relevant and exhilating to all. \n\n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nMel Edwards is a celebrated abstract steel metal sculptor based in Baltimore\, Maryland\, and upstate New York.  His work has been the subject of over a dozen one-person exhibits and has been included in over 50 group shows. Characterized by the use of straight-edged triangular and rectilinear forms\, his art often has a political context. His work is featured in many prominent museum collections nationally and internationally.  \nCurlee Raven Holton is the Founding Director and Master Printer at Raven Fine Art Editions. Holton is a highly regarded and award-winning artist\, printmaker\, and professor. Previously\, he served as the founding director of The Experimental Printmaking Institute at Lafayette College. Holton received an MFA with a concentration in Printmaking from Kent State University after receiving a BFA in Drawing and Painting from the Cleveland Institute of Fine Arts. In 2015 he received the Anyone Can Fly Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award for expanding the appreciation of fine art printmaking. Renowned artist Faith Ringgold presented this award to Holton. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Art and Philosophy from the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts (IDSVA) in 2018.  \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, founded in 1824\, is one of the nation’s largest archives of historical documents. We are proud to serve as Philadelphia’s Library of American History\, with over 21 million manuscripts\, books\, and graphic images encompassing centuries of US history. Through educator workshops\, research opportunities\, public programs\, and lectures throughout the year\, we strive to make history relevant and exhilarating to all. For more information\, visit hsp.org.
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