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Monday, 8/3/20
HSP presents a week-long genealogy course designed to explore the records and repositories available for researching ancestors in Pennsylvania. This is a complete “how to” course, training you to use the resources available at HSP and elsewhere to uncover your family’s story!
Tuesday, 4/21/20
Genealogy Workshop

According to the 2012 American Community Survey, 1 in 4 of Pennsylvanians self-reported German ancestry.  In the same study, nationally over 1 in every 10 people self-reported the same, many of whose families immigrated through the Commonwealth.  How do learn about your family history if you fall into one of these groups?  

Tuesday, 3/31/20
Genealogy Workshop

In cooperation with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, the Horner Memorial Library will be offering a one-day introductory workshop to German script on Tuesday, March 31, from 10am to 4:15pm.  Your instructors will be Dr Paul Peucker and Thomas McCullough from the Moravian Archives in Bethlehem PA.  Experts who offer a two-week summer course at the Moravian Archives every year (https://www.moravianchurcharchives.org/events/#tabs-3), they will present a glimpse into the intricacies of this handwriting style, and show yo

Thursday, 2/27/20
Lecture/Panel Discussion

Learn more about the history of Lenape peoples in this region both historically and in contemporary times. Conversation will include discussion about the controversial federal recognition claim.  Confirmed speakers thus far are Nanticoke-Lenape tribal historians, including Cara Blume, whose research was the foundation for federal recognition claims for the Delaware and New Jersey Lenape tribe, Curtis Zunigha from the Delaware Tribe of Indians and the Reverend John Norwood, first principal justice of the Tribal Supreme Court.

Wednesday, 2/26/20
Genealogy Workshop
Develop and strengthen your genealogy skills in this hands-on, in-depth course. This series is intended for those who already have some familiarity and experience with family history research.
Wednesday, 2/12/20
Lecture/Panel Discussion

Following the 2019 release of the popular biopic Harriet and the success of Colson Whitehead’s 2016 novel The Underground Railroad, it is evident that the Underground Railroad continues to influence our nation’s culture. Yet, the realities of the Underground Railroad are often conflated with myth, folklore, and legend. This event will feature a panel discussion on the myths surrounding the Underground Railroad, as well as a discussion of the Underground Railroad’s continued presence in American memory, media, and culture as HSP celebrates Black History Month.

Friday, 2/7/20
Special Event

Sex. Cards. Duels. Murder.

Philadelphia in the 1800s was the City of Brotherly Love and a haven of sin. Unlock the closets that hide our city's skeletons and discover this era was more arsenic than old lace. Join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's Young Friends for decadent bites, lush cocktails, and wicked entertainment at Victorian Vice. Don't forget to enter the raffle where you can win Urban Adventures gift certificates, Southwest Airlines plane tickets and more!

Wednesday, 12/4/19
Lecture/Panel Discussion
Join in on a cross-cultural dialogue about immigrant experiences and discuss the economic and social drivers that lead people to migrate.
Wednesday, 11/13/19
Lecture/Panel Discussion
Pennsylvania has long been a center of prison reform movements, yet today it stands out as a state with one of the highest incarceration rates in the nation. In conjunction with the October issue of PMHB, join a group of scholars for a conversation about how imprisonment has changed in the state, as well as how it connects to today’s crisis of mass incarceration. Teachers, activists, and interested members of the public are encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, 11/13/19
Special Event

Love history? Then join the Young Friends Board of the HSP at Love City Brewing. Grab a free drink and bar snacks, and learn about who we are and how we preserve the priceless collections of the Historical Society. And, prospective members can enter our raffle for a last-minute getaway: two Southwest Airline tickets, usable through 2019.

If you enjoy history and want to get involved in an active nonprofit, we'd love to meet you! 

Tuesday, 11/5/19
Lecture/Panel Discussion
Explore the early years of American furniture-making and artisan craftwork with historian and author Jay Robert Stiefel.
Tuesday, 10/22/19
Genealogy Workshop
In this hands-on workshop we will explore the major genealogy websites—Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, FindMyPast, and more—to ensure you understand and are utilizing all the software applications these genealogy resources offer.

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