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- Getting Started in Genealogy
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Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00pm - A Chew Celebration
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Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00pm - Lights & Shades: William Birch...
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Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00pm - Picturing Early West Philadelphia
Arthur Ross Gallery
Thursday, September 10 at 5:30pm
Scott Hann Does HSP own a large collection of photographs of Civil War soldiers? If not, who does in Philadelphia? I'm only familiar with the extensive collection at the USMHI in Carlisle, PA
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Don't forget the "Saving the Still Journal" event at HSP at 6 tonight. This is your chance to see William Still's handwritten journal up close, plus enjoy historical reenactors and a reception.
www.hsp.org
Among the oldest historical societies in the United States, HSP is one of the premier repositories for books, manuscripts, graphic materials, and family history resources.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania We hope you can join us on December 3 for a Young Friends Treasure Hunt. You'll have the opportunity to check out some of our most treasured items such as a handwritten draft of the Constitution while enjoying some great treats from our sponsor, Tria. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
www.hsp.org
Among the oldest historical societies in the United States, HSP is one of the premier repositories for books, manuscripts, graphic materials, and family history resources.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania The Historical Society's Digital Center for Americana is now up and running! We have some snazzy new equipment, including a Hasselblad H3DII-39MS camera (pictured below). This model is the best of this Swiss line of cameras and is a leader in the field of medium format photography and digital images. Through the Digita...l Center project, thousands of items will be digitized and searchable online!
Vmini I will be visiting Phil from Nov 5-9. As a member of Frist Family of PA, I would love to drop by and visit. Is there any activities at HSP that I might enjoy?
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Our genealogy workshops are filling up fast! The first workshop in the series--Getting Started in Genealogy--will be held on October 28. You can register at www.hsp.org.
Time:6:00PM Wednesday, October 28th
Location:Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia
SallyAnn McChesney Does anyone know if coachmen were licensed in Philadelphia in the late 1800's? My great-grandfather was a "private" coachman at the Garrett-Dunn mansion and I am desperately trying to find some photo of him. Wonderful site by the way - glad to have "stumbled" across it!
Pam I am trying to find out as much information as I can about Johnstown PA between the years 1865-1900.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP has a new blog! Check it out and learn about all the interesting things our archives and conservation staff is working on.
processandpreserve.wordpress.com
This summer, I spent some time going through the Edwin Forrest Home Records to identify items for digitization. This collection documents the Home, its operation, its residents, and its dissolution. The ...
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Join HSP as we celebrate the completion of the Chew Family Papers project, a two-year project to process and preserve one of the society’s most significant collections. The papers span 300 years and provide a rare insight into this elite Philadelphia family as well as into the lives of workers, slaves, servants, and wo...men from early America. Project Archivist Cathleen Miller will discuss the highlights of the collection and original documents will be on display. Refreshments will be served. FREE
RVSP at http://chewcelebration.eventbrite.com.
Time:6:00PM Wednesday, October 14th
Location:Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Kim Sajet, the president of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, is giving a lecture tonight about artists David J. Kennedy and William Birch. Don't miss this interesting, free event and a chance to see original artwork from our collection! Starts at 6 p.m. at 1300 Locust Street.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania The proposed Pennsylvania budget would extend the sales tax to nonprofit cultural institutions. Call your state legislator today to oppose this tax!
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"Pennsylvania Legislature House Chamber" by Darragh Sherwin CC BY-NC-SA (September 20, 2009) - On Friday evening, Pennsylvania's state legislators announced a budget deal, balanced in part by a 6% sales tax on nonprofit cultural
Historical Society of Pennsylvania In 1877, a woman who lived near Reading reportedly had several lizards living in her stomach! Read about this wierd medical tale and others on HSP's Hidden Histories blog.
frontierhistory.blogspot.com
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania's "Hidden Histories" highlights the depth and scope of our varied & diverse collections. The intent is to acquaint the researcher with the unknown or obscure individuals as well as events of the past. ...
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Kim Sajet, president of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, will examine the relationship between artists William Birch and David Kennedy. This is one in a five-part series of free lectures related to the exhibition West Philadelphia: Building a Community, which is on display at the Arthur Ross Gallery through October 11.
Time:6:00PM Wednesday, September 23rd
Location:Historical Society of Pennsylvania
