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SUMMARY:Conceived in Crisis: Pennsylvania in 1776
DESCRIPTION: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.\nA number of original manuscripts from the Provincial Conference will be on view in a pop-up display just for the evening. Also\, program attendees will have the opportunity to view the exhibition Paths To Independence\, 1765-1787\, which includes significant founding documents such as the only known printer’s proof of the Declaration of Independence.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/conceived-in-crisis-pennsylvania-in-1776/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:1774 And All That: Paths To Independence
DESCRIPTION:Mary Beth Norton reveals how Philadelphia shaped the long road to revolution in 1774\, rethinking the months before Lexington and Concord.\n\n\nIn her talk\, groundbreaking historian Mary Beth Norton will reveal the “back story” to her George Washington Book Prize-winning book\, 1774: The Long Year of Revolution. She will explains the book’s intellectual origins and why it differs so dramatically from any other book discussing the crucial eighteen-month period that preceded the battles at Lexington and Concord\, paying particular attention to events in Philadelphia\, in contrast to the usual emphasis on Boston. \nThis talk will mark the opening of the new exhibit Paths To Independence\, 1765-1787 on view through September 18\, 2026. Featuring rare original documents from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s collections—including letters\, pamphlets\, broadsides\, prints\, and drafts of the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution —the display traces the complex path to American independence. It highlights not only the perspectives of well-known figures such as Benjamin Franklin\, John Dickinson\, Thomas Jefferson\, John Adams\, and James Wilson\, but also the experiences and evolving views of ordinary Philadelphians. \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.\nOnsite tickets include admission to the talk and the exhibit Paths To Independence\, 1765-1787 \, on view through September 18\, 2024.\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\nHistorical Society of Pennsylvania Members\nPlease register here. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nHistorian Mary Beth Norton is the author of six books and co-editor of several others. She has written books about both women and loyalists during the Revolution. Her textbook\, A People and a Nation\, a survey of U.S. history written with five other authors\, has been published in eleven editions and has sold more than 500\,000 copies. Norton is the Mary Donlon Alger Professor Emerita of American History at Cornell University. She lives in Ithaca\, NY. \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/1774-and-all-that-paths-to-independence/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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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:20250425T173000
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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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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
DTSTAMP:20250225T173700Z
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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/2025-03-19/
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
DTSTAMP:20241202T152610Z
CREATED:20241202T152610Z
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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
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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:20241022T181243Z
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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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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
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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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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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