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New Program Series Explores Civil Rights Struggles

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the 13th Amendment and the abolition of slavery, local cultural institutions will host screenings of clips from Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle.

Tue, 2015-01-20 15:33
19th century, 20th century, Abolition, African American, Civil Rights, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Politics, Slavery
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Pen to Paper Program Series Kicks Off 1/14/15

 

 

Pen to Paper: Handwriting in the Digital Age

Wed, 2015-01-14 14:54
Arts and Culture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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2014-2015 Holiday Hours and Winter Closings

Happy winter, everyone! 

As the seasons begin to change, HSP is gearing up for another slew of frosty months. Please consult our holiday hours if you are planning to visit our world-renowned special collections library. And travel safe!

Tue, 2014-11-18 13:04
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HEAD for the Future: New Education Partnership

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) has begun a long-term partnership with Wells Fargo & Company to create a comprehensive and unique center for historical education and discovery.

Sat, 2014-11-01 00:00
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Genealogy Roadshow Comes to Philadelphia

From presidential progeny to felonious forebears, family secrets are uncovered this fall across the U.S.

Fri, 2014-10-03 13:56
Ethnic history, Genealogy, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Supports HSP's Hidden Collections Initiative

HSP is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of Phase III of its Hidden Collections Initiative for Pennsylvania Small Archival Repositories (HCI-PSAR). 

Fri, 2014-10-03 13:08
Community and Public Service, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Free Admission For All Students With A Valid School ID

As the school year begins, HSP is pleased to announce FREE admission to all students with a valid school ID. Middle and high school students, undergraduates, and graduates are welcome to research free of charge at HSP’s world-renowned library and archive.

Thu, 2014-09-11 16:05
Education, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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WHYY, PBS Producers Seek Phila. Residents with Interesting Family Histories for National Broadcast

PBS and WHYY announced today that Genealogy Roadshow, which first premiered nationally on PBS stations last fall, is seeking local participants to share their families’ stories for season two.

Thu, 2014-09-11 14:44
Genealogy, Philadelphia
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Final Weeks of Blue Star Museums 2014

The final weeks of Blue Star Museums 2014 are upon us! HSP is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense.

Wed, 2014-08-27 12:10
Government and civics, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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James Logan Conference and Display Announced

HSP and other area institutions have partnered to host the conference, James Logan and the Networks of Atlantic Culture and Politics, 1699-1751, on Thursday, 9/18 - Saturday, 9/20.

Thu, 2014-08-21 15:50
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