Join us for the opening of our new exhibit “The Spanish Lady in the City of Brotherly Love: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919.” Continue reading
Category: 2018
Quaker Cookie Face-Off – October 5, 2018
Animal Cracker v. Meringue: which cookie is more ʺQuakerʺ? Continue reading
Transitions in Northeast Philadelphia History – October 7, 2018
The Historical Society of Frankford’s event is a free-form conference of members and friends of the Society who have researched various aspects of Northeast Philadelphia history and can bring the lore to bear in explaining the importance of maps, deeds, prints, and other documents from our special collections, plus a few items from our museum. The public is cordially invited to come, enjoy the occasion, and interact with the featured researchers.
The School of John Morris’s Dreams – October 17, 2018
John T. Morris has one purpose in mind when he buys a farm across the road from his Chestnut Hill estate in 1914: turn it into a state-of-the-art school. Continue reading
“Ethyl is not a Lady”: The Faces of Temperance, 1800-1960 – October 19, 2018
Come to the Presbyterian Historical Society for a one-night-only display of temperance items from the collection. Continue reading
Moby-Dick Marathon Reading – October 19, 2018 – October 20, 2018
A live, 24-plus-hour marathon reading of Moby-Dick, produced by the Rosenbach and the Independence Seaport Museum. Continue reading
Nerd Nite: Archives Take-Over – October 23, 2018
Archivists take over the popular bar-based monthly lecture series, Nerd Nite Philly. Continue reading
The Union League: Monuments and More – October 25, 2018
Join us for a curator’s tour of the upcoming monuments exhibit, a tour of the League house, and displays from the collection. Continue reading
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