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This October, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) and the Library Company of Philadelphia (LCP) will host #PastPresentPride, a free two-part lecture series exploring sexual identity in literature and media, and the history of transgender and gender-nonconforming people.

Tue, 2016-09-13 14:43

On Saturday, October 1, Penn’s Graduate School of Education will host Networked for Literacy: a Celebration of Writing and Literacy, providing a space for educators to share how literacy shapes practice, students, schools, and communities. 

Thu, 2016-09-01 11:29

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) and The Library Company of Philadelphia (LCP) jointly award approximately 25 one-month fellowships for research in residence in either or both collections during each academic year.

Mon, 2016-08-29 14:14
In December 1763, a mob massacred nearly two dozen Christianized Indians in the Pennsylvania backcountry.
Mon, 2016-08-29 13:03

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) is pleased to announce that Ann Gordon’s essay, “Getting History’s Words Right: Diaries of Emilie Davis,” which appeared in the April 2015 issue of The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biograph

Wed, 2016-08-10 10:25

Philadelphia, PA — The Board of Councilors of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) is pleased to announce that Dr. Charles T. Cullen has been appointed Interim President & CEO, effective August 1, 2016.

Fri, 2016-08-05 16:30

Howard H. Lewis, longtime supporter of HSP, passed away on July 28, 2016. Mr. Lewis’ dedication to – and impact on – HSP stretched for more than four decades.

Fri, 2016-07-29 00:00

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) and The Library Company of Philadelphia (LCP) jointly award approximately 25 one-month fellowships for research in residence in either or both collections during each academic year.

Wed, 2016-07-27 10:42

Today marks the beginning of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. An estimated 60,000+ delegates, journalists, volunteers, and attendees are forecasted to visit Philadelphia this week. HSP is getting in the spirit with our FREE PoliticalFest exhibit, Latino Politics: Philadelphia and Puerto Rico program, new blog series, and more.

Mon, 2016-07-25 16:43

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The City of Birmingham will be a part of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia later this month with an exhibit titled, “Behind the Ballot: Fighting for the Right to Vote.” The exhibit will be hosted at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) as part of Po

Wed, 2016-07-20 13:45

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