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Category: 2021

“The Acacia Chronicle: Joseph Widener, Thomas Roland, and the United States Botanic Garden” and “Two Women, One Garden: Selections from the Castaña Portfolio” – Multi-day, 2021

January 1, 2021October 5, 2021

PHS McLean Library is pleased to present two virtual exhibitions: “The Acacia Chronicle: Joseph Widener, Thomas Roland, and the United States Botanic Garden” and “Two Women, One Garden: Selections from the Castaña Portfolio.” Continue reading →

Teaching the Faith: Origins of Catholic Higher Education in Philadelphia – Multi-day, 2021

January 1, 2021September 17, 2021

Join the Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for a digital exhibit premier on the history of Catholic education. Continue reading →

Building a Research Foundation with the U.S. Federal Census – October 2, 2021

January 1, 2021October 4, 2021

Join us as we explore what has proven to be one of the most valuable record sets available to genealogists today. Continue reading →

William Still, the Underground Railroad & Abolition in Philadelphia – October 5, 2021

January 1, 2021October 11, 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

January 1, 2021October 11, 2021

Rarely out on display, come to see Journal C on display as well as a marathon reading of selected entries. Continue reading →

History of Bicycles and Cycling – October 12, 2021

January 1, 2021October 13, 2021

Athenaeum Member Tom Carroll shares with us the history of bicycling using items from The Athenaeum archives. Continue reading →

Lewis and Clark, Expanding America – October 12, 2021

January 1, 2021October 13, 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 →

Preserving YOUR Past – October 20, 2021

January 1, 2021October 21, 2021

Join local Chester County archivists, librarians, and curators for a conversation on preservation techniques for your family collection! Continue reading →

Archives Capstone Panel – October 21, 2021

January 1, 2021October 25, 2021

DULASA and the Drexel University Libraries present a panel discussion retrospective centered around archives-themed Drexel Capstone Projects! Continue reading →

The Journey Of An Artifact: From Storage To Exhibition – October 25, 2021

January 1, 2021October 26, 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 →

“Lost Heroes of WWII: We will not forget” with Shalom E. Lamm – October 26, 2021

January 1, 2021October 27, 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 →

What We’ve Learned: Planning for Digital Exhibits – October 26, 2021

January 1, 2021October 27, 2021

Get insight from experienced developers of curated digital content regarding what you need to know before you build a digital exhibit. Continue reading →

Allure of the Archives – October 27, 2021

January 1, 2021October 28, 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 →

Inside Ben Franklin’s World – A Conversation with Liz Covart – October 28, 2021

January 1, 2021November 2, 2021

“Ben Franklin’s World” is a podcast focusing on a variety of subjects in early America. Join us for a conversation with host Liz Covart. Continue reading →

Ask Us Anything – October 28, 2021

January 1, 2021November 2, 2021

Ask Us Anything about the New Sweden Colony, Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and Early Philadelphia. Continue reading →

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