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The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) is now on the radio—with a biweekly broadcast on WHYY-FM that looks at current events through the lens of history. The segment is called That’s History and features Jonathan Zimmerman, an historian at HSP.

Wed, 2011-06-15 15:09

More than 18,000 images of items in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s collection are now searchable online through HSP’s recently launched “Digital Library”—and the image collection is expected to more than double in the next year.

Wed, 2011-06-08 15:11

More than 18,000 images of items in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s collection are now searchable online through HSP’s recently launched “Digital Library”—and the image collection is expected to more than double in the next year.

Tue, 2011-06-07 17:05

Experience South Philadelphia and the Northern Liberties in a new way—through the stories and memories of the immigrants, mill workers, merchants, and others who once called these neighborhoods home.

Fri, 2011-05-06 14:16

Project funded by a grant from the Albert M. Greenfield Foundation

Wed, 2011-04-27 11:26

Book contains hundreds of recipes from Cherry Bread to Broiled Oysters

Tue, 2011-04-19 11:34

Visitors Can See a Copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, Diaries of Civil War Soldiers, and Confederate Currency

Wed, 2011-03-23 09:19
Thu, 2011-03-10 08:19

Year-long series of events and essays explores the slogans that define the city

Phrases such as “City of Brotherly Love” and “Workshop of the World” have helped to make Philadelphia famous. But where did these slogans come from, and what do they mean for Philadelphians today?

Wed, 2011-03-09 08:19

Bruce K. Fenton of Pepper Hamilton LLP assumed the post November 15

Mon, 2011-02-14 08:19

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