Question of the Week

Wealthy Philadelphian and Georgia plantation owner Pierce (Mease) Bulter married a famous British actress in 1834. What was her name?
7/17/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Abolition, Slavery
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From 1790 to 1800, where did the U.S. Congress convene?
7/10/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Pennsylvania, Politics
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In 1926, how did Philadelphia celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
7/3/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Which Philadelphia law firm is officially recognized as the oldest continuously operating practice in the United States?
6/26/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Business
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What is the name of the longest running Polish American newspaper in Philadelphia?
6/19/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Ethnic history, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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What Philadelphia landmark was once known as the “Grand Dame of Broad Street”?
6/12/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Architecture, Arts and Culture
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The Friendly Society, one of Philadelphia's first charitable organizations, was founded in what year?
6/5/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Community and Public Service, Women
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The On Lok House in Philadelphia's Chinatown provides low-income housing to elderly Chinese citizens. Who founded it?
5/29/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Ethnic history, Religion
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Who is recognized as the first governor of Pennsylvania?
5/22/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Government and civics, Pennsylvania
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What Jewish fraternal organization was founded by Russian immigrants to promote the preservation of the Yiddish language and culture?
5/15/11
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: Industry, Labor
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