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 […]
Intended for students in grades 7 - 12 Talk less. Sing more. Fans, be in the (Community) Room where it happens for an interactive sing-along screening of Hamilton. Lyrics will be projected for those how might need a refresher, and participants are encouraged to sing, dance, or just watch and enjoy. Dinner, drinks, snacks and dessert […]
Intended for Adults Join us for a Free Friday Movie. Today we will be showing The Right Stuff (1983) PG, 193 minutes. The U.S. space program's development from the breaking of the sound barrier to selection of the Mercury 7 astronauts, from a group of test pilots with a more seat-of-the-pants approach than the program's more cautious […]
Neill Hartley will visit HVL for this fully staged one–man show featuring iconic songs and letters from World War I. Mr. Hartley will present the remarkable stories of the war, told in the words of the men and women who lived it. During WW1, Americans young and old threw their collective energy into the war effort. […]
Recommended for families with children in grades 3-8. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Join Bright Star Touring Theatre for this delightfully wacky game show, where you’ll test your knowledge of all things USA, from the earliest origins, all the way to present day. This fun-filled trivia game celebrates America’s 250th birthday, complete […]
Dressed in Colonial garb, before a set of a Colonial tavern, Matthew takes audiences back in time to the days of the American Colonial settlement and the American Revolution. Using rousing period songs and stories that put the songs into the context of the time, Matthew brings to life the exciting Days of 1776 on […]
Learn where Revolutionary Soldiers encamped in our area; what battles they fought in in this area and what routes they traveled on the way to the Battles. Discover what local homes, churches and buildings, that are still in use today, were used in the Revolutionary War and what function they served. Presenter: Dr. Susanne Johnston […]
Betsy Ross, during her lifetime, was more often known as Elizabeth Claypoole. She was one of thousands of average colonists whose efforts helped the American cause prevail against the British. Flag maker, seamstress, upholsterer, wife, mother and Quaker, she helped the new nation define itself through flags and colors. Learn all about Betsy, her husbands […]
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 […]
Join us for a presentation by Jeanne Sorg, the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds. She will review the types of documents that are recorded within the Recorder of Deeds office and look at some of the interesting historical details you can find in those documents. Registration for this event opens Wednesday, April 1 at 9:00 […]