Stop by to see our current exhibition, or head upstairs to hear more about the history and preservation of pipe organs. Continue reading
Category: 2021
Building a Research Foundation with the U.S. Federal Census – October 2, 2021
Join us as we explore what has proven to be one of the most valuable record sets available to genealogists today. Continue reading
Southwark Rediscovered: A Walking Tour of Historic Queen Village – October 3, 2021
Join the Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Preservation Corporation on Sunday, Oct. 3, for a walking tour of Philadelphia’s Queen Village neighborhood, led by researcher and writer Michael Schreiber. Continue reading
Kislak Center New Acquisitions Showcase: While you were away … – October 5, 2021
While in-person visits to the library have been on hold, curators at the Kislak Center have been hard at work obtaining new and exciting items for the collection. Continue reading
William Still, the Underground Railroad & Abolition in Philadelphia – October 5, 2021
A panel discussion examining Still’s role as an abolitionist in Philadelphia and how it compared to the movement throughout the state. Continue reading
Arrived…William Still at 200 – October 7, 2021
Rarely out on display, come to see Journal C on display as well as a marathon reading of selected entries. Continue reading
Black Ancestral Healing and Historic Remedies with Nyambi Naturals – October 7, 2021
Make fire cider with Nyambi Naturals. This ancestral recipe uses ingredients right from your pantry and garden. Continue reading
Lewis and Clark, Expanding America – October 12, 2021
When President Jefferson dispatched Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to go exploring, and report back on what he had bought, it turned out to be one of the great non-military adventures of American history. Continue reading
Make Your Own WPA Poster with Posters for The People – October 13, 2021
Drop in between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for a free hands-on screen printing workshop. All ages welcome and no experience required. Continue reading
Archives Capstone Panel – October 21, 2021
DULASA and the Drexel University Libraries present a panel discussion retrospective centered around archives-themed Drexel Capstone Projects! Continue reading
Library Treasure Tour: The German Society and the University of Pennsylvania, Past and Present – October 23, 2021
Join us for our unique and engaging Library Treasures Tours this fall where you’ll discover fascinating stories and artifacts held within the collections of the Joseph P. Horner Memorial Library at the German Society of Pennsylvania.
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Archives Along Girard Avenue: Girard College and the Gesu – October 23, 2021
Join us for a special joint program for a behind-the-scenes and behind-the-walls look at the historic buildings and archival collections of neighboring St. Joseph’s Prep and Girard College. Continue reading
The Journey Of An Artifact: From Storage To Exhibition – October 25, 2021
An exclusive look at the artifacts in the National Constitution Center’s newest exhibit, The 19th Amendment: How Woman Won the Vote Continue reading
Edgy Urban Ministry: Then and Now – October 26, 2021
The Redemptorist Archives presents a day-time open house showcasing items from its collections on urban ministries and an evening film screening of The Heart of Camden: The Story of Father Michael Doyle. Continue reading
“Lost Heroes of WWII: We will not forget” with Shalom E. Lamm – October 26, 2021
Most people don’t know that hundreds of Jewish-American GIs killed-in-action in WWII were mistakenly buried under Latin Crosses, nd there they have remained for 75 years. Until now. Continue reading
Allure of the Archives – October 27, 2021
Join the Chester County Archives to dig into their most popular collections and to learn how these resources can help you search your family’s history! Continue reading
Ask Us Anything – October 28, 2021
Ask Us Anything about the New Sweden Colony, Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and Early Philadelphia. Continue reading
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