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HSP Launches New Online Education Portal for Students and Teachers

As students and educators prepare to return for the 2015-16 school year, HSP is proud to announce a new online education portal.

Fri, 2015-08-21 16:12
Education, Philadelphia
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New Digital Exhibit Explores Two Centuries of American Political Cartoons

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is nearing the conclusion of Historic Images, New Technologies (HINT), a two-year project to enhance the description and discovery of its graphic materials and promote the linking and sharing of content among institutions and schol

Fri, 2015-08-21 15:23
18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Arts and Culture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Politics
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HSP Named FamilySearch Affiliate Library

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) is proud to announce its new status as a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. 

Wed, 2015-08-19 17:29
Ethnic history, Genealogy
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September Slots Now Available For Genealogy Consultations

Every year, millions of people around the world comb through books, scour newspapers, and thumb through manuscripts searching for information about their family’s history.

Tue, 2015-08-18 17:32
Ethnic history, Genealogy, Philadelphia
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Discoveries and Encounters: HSP Launches New Databases and Catalog

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is proud to announce two enhanced tools designed to support online research and exploration of our collections.

Thu, 2015-08-13 12:18
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HSP Serves Up Historical Cookbook Display

PHILADELPHIA, PA - HSP's newest document display explores historical cookbooks from the collections. From the 18th century manuscript recipes of colonial chefs to the published volumes of restaurateurs in the 20th century, HSP’s newest document display serves up history hot and fresh this summer.

Tue, 2015-08-04 13:23
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New 8-Week Genealogy Course Offered in Partnership with APG and GSP

PHILADELPHIA, PA –  This fall, The Historical Society of Pennsylvania in partnership with professional genealogist Sydney F.

Mon, 2015-08-03 13:44
Genealogy
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New Document Display Celebrates One of America's Most Familiar Landmarks

Independence Hall stands as one of our nation's most recognizable landmarks. In popular memory, the former Pennsylvania state house is intricately woven into the early fabric of our country and our city. As a symbol of justice, equality, and freedom, only the national flag is more familiar to Americans.

Wed, 2015-06-24 12:44
Architecture, Philadelphia, Politics, Women
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Greater Philadelphia Chapter Honored by Association of Professional Genealogists

This month at the 2015 National Genealogical Society's Family History Conference, the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) announced that it has named the Greater Philadelphia APG Chapter the winner of the 2015 Golden Chapter Award.

Tue, 2015-06-16 17:11
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Hidden Collections Initiative Project Featured in Archival Outlook

"Where should a researcher go to find photographs of the world’s first solarpower plant, built in Egypt in the 1910s by a Philadelphia-based inventor? Or the scrapbooks of renowned actress, singer, and special representative to the United Nations Pearl Bailey?

Wed, 2015-05-27 14:09
Community and Public Service, Ethnic history, Genealogy, Philadelphia
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