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The Knitting Revolution On March 15, 2012 the Young Friends of HSP sponsored a talk, "The Knitting Revolution," by University of Notre Dame professor Pamela Butler. Knitters from all over the greater Philadelphia area gathered to hear Pamela, trade knitting tips, and view historic documents and fabrics from HSP's collection. The exhibit Fiber Points: Textile and Handcraft Heritage was also on display for guests to view. Thank you to our generous sponsors: Rosie's Yarn Cellar, Southwest Airlines, and Modern Eye. Date posted: 3/16/12 Related Content: Young Friends	A Taste of a Civil War Supper The Historical Society of Pennsylvania has printed facsimile copies of an 1865 cookbook, compiled by Philadelphia housewife Ellen M. Emlen. At an event on November 16, guests sampled Emlen's gingerbread and meatball recipes and learned about Civil War era cooking. Date posted: 11/16/11 Topics: 19th century Arts and Culture Civil War Philadelphia
Documents and Drinks: The Philadelphia Citizen's Almanac On November 7, 2011 Treasures Society members and their guests joined us for a talk with Laura Beardsley, author of the new book The Philadelphia Citizens Almanac. Then guests were treated to a special display of Philadelphia-related documents from our renowned collection Date posted: 11/7/11 Related Content: Treasures Society	A Baseball Scavenger Hunt On September 15, 2011, the Young Friends of HSP enjoyed an evening of drinks, baseball history, and a serious scavenger hunt competition. Guests enjoyed refreshments from TRIA and then competed in a baseball-themed scavenger hunt. All proceeds from the evening went towards the conservation and organization of HSP's Trade Card Collection. Raffle prizes were donated by: Modern Eye, Khyber Pass Pub, and Lux Spa and Fitness. Date posted: 9/15/11
George Washington Was Here In conjunction with the exhibit Discover the Real George Washington at the National Constitution Center this summer, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania hosted a George Washington Document Display. Item on display included Washington's pocket diary, Martha Washington's cookbook, the diary of Washington's private secretary, Tobias Lear, who chronicled Washington's last days and death, and even a lock of Washington's hair! Date posted: 8/3/11 Topics: 18th century American Revolution Philadelphia Politics	The Chairman's Reception 2011 It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in June for the annual Chairman's Reception, a special event for HSP Treasures Society members and their guests. Board Chairman Bruce Fenton welcomed the group to his Main Line home- what a wonderful summer kick-off! Date posted: 6/5/11 Related Content: Treasures Society