A spy is a person who is sent into enemy territory to inspect their works, ascertain their strength, and secretly communicate intelligence. In accordance with the rules of war, a spy, if caught, is subject to capital punishment. Espionage and spying are the least understood, yet one of the most interesting aspects of history. Intelligence […]
In honor of America's 250th birthday, we will be hosting Rogers Smith, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania. Professor Smith will be speaking about the Declaration of Independence and how it revealed the ideals and (often conflicting) values and interests of the American revolutionaries. The lecture will be highlighting the tensions […]
As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, join Jim Segrave-Daly for an entertaining discussion of the role that Bryn Mawr & the Main Line played in the Philadelphia campaign from September 1777 to June 1778. Discover the local sites and patriots that supported George Washington and the Continental Army during the British occupation of Philadelphia, after […]
Join us for a Free Friday Movie. Today we will be showing Top Gun (1986) R, 110 minutes. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick (Tom Cruise) is sent to the Top Gun Navel Fighter Weapons School, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman (Val Kilmer). […]
Come enjoy a fun-filled interactive play by Kit's Interactive Theatre that depicts the arduous life of early America as well as the revelry. Though days of rest are few, today is the day of the Colonial Faire. Help indentured servant Katie Cotswold finish her chores so all may skip off to the faire. Partake in […]
Intended for Adults Woman's Club of Royersford presents Celebrate America Book Club, a monthly book club exploring the women who build America (1776-Present)! As we approach the nation's 250th anniversary, we're diving into the untold stories of the women who shaped the United States from 1776 to today. From revolutionary printers and abolitionists to modern-day […]
Intended for ages 8+ and limited to 15 attendees Come celebrate America's 250th birthday and paint a mini Liberty Bell and learn some Liberty Bell facts from Miss Lizzie. Please plan to bring your own smock (an old oversized shirt works). All other materials will be provided. The Perkiomen Library at Schwenksville is excited to […]
Thousands of men and women from Montgomery Country served in the Revolutionary War. Where are these Patriots buried, what did they do for the cause, where did they live, what were their occupations and what were their names? What methods can you use to find where your relative lived in Montgomery County and if they […]
Intended for adults What's a crankie?? Come enjoy a evening of music, song, and dance, and find out! Long-time old-time musicians and dancers, Box & String duo will show us all the ways we used to entertain ourselves before there were screens, including the first "moving pictures," or crankie. Their musical roots are traditions from the American […]
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding, join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly for a 4-part series with lively discussion of the causes, events, and individuals whose actions led tot he American Revolution and the historic changes that resulted. The series begins in 1763, after Englan's victory in the Seven Years' War, and culminates […]
Discover how sewing shaped American life before ready-to-wear fashion. Based on the DAR Museum’s 2024 exhibition, this program examines the way in which American women (and men) from the 18th and 19th centuries learned and deployed their sewing skills to furnish their households, earn livings, and express themselves, with contemporary examples of the themes explored. […]
Actor and Historian Mitchell Kramer visits the library as Benjamin Franklin. Sponsored by the Irene Reiter Endowment. Please R.S.V.P.