HSP staff will discuss the history of beekeeping in Philadelphia and the early beekeeping records from the Society’s collection, including those of Francis Daniel Pastorius, the founder of Germantown. This event is part of the Philadelphia Honey Festival. For more information about the festival, visit www.phillyhoneyfest.com.
 Saturday, 9/8/12 Lecture/Panel Discussion |
 Thursday, 8/2/12 Lecture/Panel Discussion Join us for a lively debate between two historians who take opposing views on the need for thrift in America today. Princeton historian Sheldon Garon, author of Beyond Our Means: Why America Spends While the World Saves, and Rutgers historian James Livingston, author of Against Thrift: Why Consumer Culture Is Good for the Economy, the Environment and Your Soul, will argue their respective cases for and against thrift. |
 Sunday, 7/29/12 Teacher Workshop Say the word "thrift" and people think of Benjamin Franklin and sayings like "a penny saved is a penny earned." Or they might think about grandparents who suffered through the Great Depression and never stopped saving baggies and rubber bands. |
 Monday, 6/18/12 Exhibit/Display This summer marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Labeled as “Mr. Madison’s War,” this conflict ultimately helped to form policy and promote national self confidence. HSP will host a one day document display that includes letters, maps, diaries, and prints from both the American and British sides, including a copy of the "Star-Spangled Banner" handwritten by Francis Scott Key. |
 Thursday, 6/14/12 Lecture/Panel Discussion Maps and mapmaking have played an important role in Pennsylvania’s history. Join us for a conversation about HSP’s extensive map collection, including such treasures as first map of Philadelphia, the Walking Purchase, and the John Wallis Map of the United States. The guest speaker will be Joseph Garver, Librarian for Research Services of the Harvard Map Collection. Followed by a reception and document viewing. Please RSVP to Aja Raymond via email at araymond@hsp.org or call 215-732-6200 x214. |
 Friday, 6/1/12 Special Event Join us for an authentic Civil War era dinner based on recipes from the 19th century cookbook by Ellen M. Emlen. The event will take place in the Founder’s Hall at the Union League of Philadelphia, and include discussion and commentary by Chef Martin during each of the four courses. Period music from HSP’s collection will accompany your dinner, and the original cookbook will be on display for the event. Attendees will also receive a copy of the cookbook. Please R.S.V.P. by May 28 to: 215-732-6200 Ext. 300 or moxberry@hsp.org |
 Thursday, 5/17/12 Gala The Founder’s Award is HSP’s premier annual fundraising event, and recognizes individuals and/or organizations for their contributions to history and the preservation of cultural heritage. |
Thursday, 5/10/12 Workshop Proper archival procedures enable safe and effective management of collections. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of archival appraisal, acquisition, and access; proper storage materials; and the most common preservation problems associated with paper-based archival collections. |
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Wednesday, 5/9/12 Lecture/Panel Discussion This May marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Martin Delany, an African American abolitionist, Harvard-educated physician, and Civil War officer. Join us for a panel discussion about the history, science, and social ideologies surrounding Delany’s fascinating and powerful life story. |
 Tuesday, 4/17/12 Teacher Workshop Explore the many neighborhoods of Philadelphia and the diversity of people who have lived and worked in the City through artifacts and documents. |
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Sunday, 4/15/12 Lecture/Panel Discussion One hundred years ago the Titanic sunk to the astonishment of the world. On this anniversary we are taking a moment to honor and recognize two Philadelphia passengers, R. Norris Williams II and Harry Elkins Widener. One survived and one perished but both made an impact on the intellectual legacy of rare books and manuscripts in America. |
 Wednesday, 4/11/12 Lecture/Panel Discussion
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