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Louis Godey published this monthly magazine in Philadelphia from 1830 - 1878, becoming famous for its fashion plates. What was it called?

1/26/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia, Women
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This Mt. Airy-based female artist became the first American women awarded a major mural commission in 1906. Who was she?

1/20/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Arts and Culture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Women
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Salmon Chase, Secretary of the Treasury from 1861-1864, placed which famous phrase on U.S. currency?

1/11/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Banking, Business, Economics, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Following the 1876 disaster at Little Bighorn, this woman sought to uphold a positive legacy of General George Armstrong Custer. Who was she?

12/27/15
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, Civil Rights, Military conflict, Politics
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A tireless booster of Philadelphia's arts scene, the man next to Richard Nixon was known as the "Grand Old Man of the Theater." Who was he?

12/20/15
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Arts and Culture, Community and Public Service, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Politics
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As personal secretary to George Washington, this man recorded the former president's final moments in 1799. Who was he?

12/16/15
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 18th century, Government and civics, Politics
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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified this week 150 years ago?

12/7/15
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Abolition, African American, Civil Rights, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Politics, Slavery, Women
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The Print Center celebrates its centennial this year, making it one of the oldest organizations in the U.S. dedicated to graphic arts. What is its original name?

11/30/15
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, 21st century, Arts and Culture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Women
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In Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood, "The Cocoonery" was put to what use?

11/24/15
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Environment and Nature, Industry, Labor, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Science and Medicine
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This grand hotel in central PA is named after the founder of “The Sweetest Place on Earth.” What is it called?

11/18/15
Author Cary Hutto

Milton Hershey participated in a number of crowning achievements during his life, one of which was the construction the Hotel Hershey.

Topics : 20th century, Business, Industry, Pennsylvania
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