Question of the Week

Legend says that in 1682, William Penn met with a group of Native Americans to form a treaty. Where did they meet?
5/6/12
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 17th century, Colonial period, Native American, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Comments: 0
What well known Philadelphia artist painted an image of Washington crossing the Delaware River?
4/30/12
Author: Amanda Dean

Topics: 18th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia
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The RMS Titanic sank 100 years ago, taking with it several members of the George D. Widener family. Which family member survived?
4/15/12
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 20th century, Philadelphia
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In 1687, the Morris family of Philadelphia opened one of the city's first businesses. What kind of business was it?
4/8/12
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Business, Industry, Philadelphia
Comments: 2
Eighty years ago, a professional women's baseball team was formed in Philadelphia. Its name came from a popular hairstyle of the time. Can you guess its name?
4/2/12
Author: Amanda Dean

Topics: 20th century, 21st century, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Recreation and Sport, Women
Comments: 0
Which local transportation line opened in March 1907?
3/25/12
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 19th century, 20th century, Industry, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Comments: 1
In what year was the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (formerly the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia) founded?
3/18/12
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 19th century, 20th century, Environment and Nature, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Science and Medicine
Comments: 0
Who helped construct the Cambria Iron Works in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and worked for Bethlehem Steel?
3/11/12
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 19th century, 20th century, Business, Industry, Pennsylvania
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Wealthy merchant and landowner William Bingham helped establish what landmark institution in Philadelphia in 1781?
3/4/12
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Business, Economics, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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In 1941, Marian Anderson received what distinguished local award?
2/26/12
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 20th century, African American, Arts and Culture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Women
Comments: 0