Join the Rare Book Department for extended evening hours on the first Wednesday of every month. Our October event is all about “The Raven,” Edgar Allan Poe’s poetic masterpiece, and will give guests a chance to view the manuscript up close. Continue reading
Join the Mercer Museum for this special presentation with Chase Palmer, author of Postcards of Bucks County: The Complete Arnold Brothers Series and explore the history of Bucks County and its landmarks through early postcards of images taken by the Arnold Brothers. Continue reading
“Why do Quakers create and keep so many records?” Join us to find out! Continue reading
Join colleagues in a review of how folks around the PACSCL community have integrated AI in their daily work. Continue reading
Our curators tell all in this behind-the-scenes tour! Continue reading
Step back in time and learn about Reading, Pa’s vibrant history as a top resort and wine making region while sampling local wines and cheeses. Continue reading
Take a guided walking tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College, looking at the campus as it exists today, along with archival maps and photographs that document its history and growth. Continue reading
Join Dr. Zara Anishanslin, Associate Professor of History and Art History at the University of Delaware, for an afternoon of discovery as she shares stories of the American Revolution highlighting artists armed with paint, canvas, wax, activism, and espionage on both sides of the Atlantic. Continue reading
In 1918 the influenza pandemic ripped through Philadelphia, killing 12,000 people in six weeks, but what happened in the aftermath? Join this online talk by Dr. Bethany Johnson to hear how she mined archival resources, including rarely-used Girard College student records, to explore the challenges facing the stricken families and efforts of institutions and organizations to respond to the epidemic’s scars. Continue reading
Discover the DPD Archives and hear how the planners of today are learning from the past! Continue reading
Join the Chestnut Hill Conservancy for a unique and inspiring exploration of oral history and audio storytelling with award-winning producer Molly Murphy. In this free virtual session, Murphy will introduce participants to the power of capturing family and community stories through sound—sharing how anyone can begin preserving voices using simple tools like a smartphone, a few thoughtful questions, and a quiet space. Continue reading
Venture beyond closed doors and see some neat stuff! Continue reading
Celebrate Archives Month Philly in this special live edition of the ever-popular blog series Unique at Penn where you will hear from your favorite writers discussing their contributions to the series, give updates on their posts, and provide additional context for their content. Continue reading
Behind the ominous name lies a practical process: debt collection in Chester County. Continue reading
Join the Chestnut Hill Conservancy for Ask the Experts: The Art of Protection with Michelle Impey (Chubb) and Jessica Silverman (CCAHA). This free session offers practical guidance on protecting valuable collections, including fine art, rare jewelry, and archival materials, through preventive care, risk preparedness, and informed insurance strategies. Continue reading
In life and death, we all have stories to tell, and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead? Continue reading
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