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 […]
Join us for a Free Friday Movie. Today we will be showing A League of Their Own (1992) PG, 128 minutes. During World War II, sisters Dottie and Kit join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amid their own growing rivalry. (Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty.) Part of Huntingdon Valley […]
To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, we will take a closer look at the symbols and landmarks of this country. Then, you will be able to make your own art inspired by these symbols. No registration required. Homeschool families are invited to join Ms. Angela as she explores art through stories, song, […]
Intended for adults. The American Civil War is Ireland's forgotten conflict. In 1860, about 1.5 million Irish were living in the United States. During the American Civil War, some 150,000 Irish men fought in the Union Army and about 20,000 joined and fought with the Confederacy. Although there are no exact figures of the Irish […]
Intended for Adults In celebration of Philadelphia's Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary, local author and lecturer Tom Keels will share his knowledge of the women who saved the 1926 World's Fair. The Sesqui Women's Committee was responsible for bringing the history of Philadelphia and America to life in 1926 during the Exposition. Defying corruption in the Republican […]
Intended for adults only. Join in for a friendly trivia competition featuring questions on an array of topics related to U.S. History - Entertainment, Arts & Literature, Geography, Sports & Leisure, and of course, Historic Figures & Events. Showcase your knowledge as you work together to earn bragging rights. Participants will group up the night […]
Join us for a Free Friday Movie. Today we will be showing Iron Jawed Angels (2004) TV-14, 123 minutes. Alice Paul and the women of the 1917 Women's Suffrage movement fight for future generations right to vote and run for office. Sacrificing their health, marriages and their limited amount of freedom, women were imprisoned and force fed […]
Even women were involved in the Revolutionary War – some as spies, some by continuing their husband’s professions at home while they were away and some by actually fighting. Hear stories of some remarkable women who came to the aid of the Patriots in the Revolutionary War. Presenter: Dr. Susanne Johnston was an educator for […]
Intended for adults Alex Robb, Interpretive Programs Specialist for Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County, will present on the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, a Continental Army unit tasked with protecting the life and belongings of General George Washington. The CICG is a fascinating microcosm of the Continental Army and offers valuable insights into both the […]
Intended for Adults Join us as author Aaron Sullivan discusses his book entitled The Disaffected: Britain’s Occupation of Philadelphia During the American Revolution. In his book, Sullivan explores the British occupation of Philadelphia, chronicling the experiences of a group of people who were pursued, pressured, and at times persecuted, not because they chose the wrong side of the […]
Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. Sally Ride became a household name as the first American woman in space, but scores of equally impressive women have also left their mark […]
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 […]