Rediscovered Patriots – Too often, the stories we hear about soldiers in the Revolutionary War focus primarily on white men. But what about the contributions of Black Americans, Native Americans, and multiracial individuals? Why did they choose to fight, and how were they treated? Explore the roles they played, the sides they supported, and the […]
This engaging lecture explores Lincoln’s personal life, including his childhood, marriage, children, religious beliefs, health, and the many profound losses he endured. By looking beyond the history books and political legacy, we gain a richer understanding of Lincoln as a husband, father, and individual shaped by hardship and resilience.Join us for this thoughtful presentation and […]
Step back in time and explore the evolving story of American women’s fashion from 1760 to 1925. This presentation traces changing styles, fabrics, and influences through select highlights from the DAR Museum’s collection, revealing how fashion reflected women’s lives, roles, and the eras they lived in.
This lecture will discuss the role that Philadelphia and its citizens had during the years prior to and during the First World War. We will reflect on the daily activity in the city and the numerous contributions of Philadelphians to the war effort. Mr. Jesberger will also discuss many of the various monuments and memorials […]
Intended for students grades 4-6 Think you have what it takes to recreate some of our country's greatest landmarks? Prove it! Work together in teams using simple tools and materials to complete mini models of U.S. monuments in time before they are scored by our panel of architect judges. Winners will earn a small prize. […]
Intended for Adults. Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library. Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library welcome you to their monthly meeting! We'd love to have you share new ideas and learn all about us. Following the Business Meeting, Sandy Kaufman will present Our Forgotten Heroes: American Women in World War II. After the Japanese attack on Pearl […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, this engaging program in March shines a light on the courage, resilience, and determination of women whose contributions are too often overlooked.Even women were deeply involved in the Revolutionary War—serving as spies, managing their husbands’ professions while they were away, and in some cases, taking up arms and fighting […]
British General William Howe led his force into Pennsylvania on 9 September 1777, defeated General George Washington’s Continental Army at Brandywine and Paoli on 11 and 20 September, and occupied Philadelphia on 26 September. The British thwarted Washington’s attempted to retake Philadelphia at the Battle of Germantown on 4 October. The defeated Continentals moved to […]