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Family History Days Hits Philadelphia This Friday, March 18! Whether you are new to genealogy or a seasoned researcher, find your story at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) with Family History Days. Mon, 2016-03-14 14:45 Genealogy Read More	Register for a Chance to Win Free Round-Trip Tickets from Southwest Airlines Tue, 2016-03-01 12:28 Read More
2014-15 Annual Report Now Available The Historical Society of Pennsylvania's (HSP) 2014-15 Annual Report is now available online. In this booklet, learn about HSP's collaborations, initiatives, happenings, and more over the past fiscal year. Thu, 2016-02-25 14:07 Read More	HSP, Bitters & Rye Dance The Night Away This Thursday, February 25 This Thursday, February 25, HSP transforms from a shushed library into a raucous dance hall. Dip, twist, and twirl as the sounds of Jazz Age America fill HSP's halls with tunes from the Philadelphia-based band Bitters & Rye. Wed, 2016-02-24 10:45 Read More
New Document Display Explores PHL's 300+ Year Musical Legacy "Get loud" is perhaps the advice least expected to leave a librarian's lips. Tue, 2016-02-23 16:32 Read More	Winter 2016 Sidelights Member Newsletter Now Available The Historical Society of Pennsylvania's (HSP) member newsletter, Sidelights, is now available online. In the Winter 2016 issue, learn about HSP's upcoming programming and special events, publications, education, member benefits, and more. Tue, 2016-02-23 15:50 Read More
HSP Gets Loud With New Music Series Beginning February 17 Listen close: Libraries are louder than you’ve heard. Sitting silent in the stacks and vaults are the booming soundscapes of the past: scores of sheet music, recordings, concert posters, songbooks, and more. Wed, 2016-02-17 10:28 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia, Women Read More	New Issue of PMHB Free Online - 1 Week Only PHILADELPHIA, PA - The January 2016 issue of the Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography (PMHB) has now been published. The issue features essays exploring various facets of Pennsylvania history, an overview of recently processed collections at HSP, and book reviews. Fri, 2016-01-22 14:37 Read More
Family History Days Return to HSP March 18 - 19, 2016 PHILADELPHIA, PA - As family history and genealogy have emerged as global phenomena, millions of Americans are delving into the past to discover their families, their stories, and themselves. Fri, 2016-01-15 13:49 Genealogy, Philadelphia Read More	HSP Explores the "Fastest Moving, Most Fragile, and Fickle Fleeting Business” Threading together centuries of trends and tastes, HSP's newest document display Fashion: “The Fastest Moving, Most Fragile, and Fickle Fleeting Business” explores the many ways fashion is marketed and promoted, f Thu, 2016-01-07 15:52 Arts and Culture, Business, Philadelphia Read More

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