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What was the name of the only Civil War camp created exclusively for training African American soldiers?
![]() Sunday, 2/13/11 12:00 am
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What is the name of the landmark mansion which is now part of Arcadia University?
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Thousands of cars pass over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge between Philadelphia and Camden every day. What was this familiar bridge called before its rededication in 1956?
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A few more tidbits about HSP’s Civil War resources
Over the course of 2010, you saw several of the society’s Civil War-related collections come to light through our Digital Center for Americana project. 2011 marks the beginning of a four-year event organized by the Civil War History Consortium (CWHC) to mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is a member of the CWHC, which serves as a meeting ground for organizations and researchers. Thursday, 1/13/11 10:53 am
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It ain't New Years without the Mummers Parade
Wednesday, 12/29/10 3:32 pm
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Benjamin Franklin's "Bucket Brigade:" The Union Fire Company
Wednesday, 11/24/10 9:44 am
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Benjamin Franklin, Franklin's Bucket Brigade, Philadelphia Contributionship, Union Fire Company, Volunteer fire companies
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How to make life easier(?) for the Victorian tailor
While going through some pamphlets for an upcoming question of the week on the Philadelphia Bourse, I came across this one: Friday, 11/19/10 10:58 am
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October 25, 2010 -- An historic day at HSP
Yesterday, HSP received its historical marker! This commemorative blue and gold sign sits just a few yards up from the southwest corner of 13th and Locust streets. This year, HSP is celebrating our building's 100th anniversary. You can learn more about the history of our building in our online exhibit and past blog post; and be sure to check out Tuesday, 10/26/10 9:34 am
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Highlights of Victorian design: HSP’s trade card collection
Thursday, 10/21/10 11:22 am
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"Benjamin West, the subject of the following Memoirs,. . .
. . . was the youngest son of John West and Sarah Pearson and was born near Springfield, in Chester [now Delaware] County, in the State of Pennsylvania, on the 10th of October, 1738.” Friday, 9/24/10 9:31 am
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