Rest in Peace
Adults
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 […]
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Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United States
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Revolution 101: The History of American Independence
William Jeanes Memorial Library and Nicholas and Athena Karabots Center for Learning 4051 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA, United StatesAdultsAs 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 […]
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Sewn in America
William Jeanes Memorial Library and Nicholas and Athena Karabots Center for Learning 4051 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA, United StatesAdultsDiscover 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 […]
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Benjamin Franklin Visits HVL
Huntingdon Valley Library 625 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, United StatesMulti-generationalActor and Historian Mitchell Kramer visits the library as Benjamin Franklin. Sponsored by the Irene Reiter Endowment. Please R.S.V.P.
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The Revolutionary War in Montgomery and Bucks Counties
Upper Perkiomen Valley Library 350 Main St, Red Hill, PA, United StatesMulti-generationalMichael Jesberger, military historian and lecturer, will be here to help us celebrate America's 250th birthday. Mr. Jesberger will be speaking on the Revolutionary War in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. […]
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Friday Movie Matinee – HVL
Huntingdon Valley Library 625 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, United StatesAdultsJoin us for a Free Friday Movie. We are showing Apollo 13 (1995, PG) Part of Huntingdon Valley Library's America 250 series. Movies are sponsored by Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library […]
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History of Camp William Penn
Glenside Free Library 215 S Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA, United StatesAdultsIntended for adults, but teens are also welcome. Come honor Juneteenth by learning the powerful, local history of Camp William Penn. Presentation to be given by local historian Donald Scott, […]
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Spies in the Revolutionary War
Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United StatesAdultsDiscover who some of the famous Revolutionary War spies. Learn where were they lived and the methods they used to spy. Try out some of the methods yourself! Presenter: Dr. […]
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Animals in the Military
Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United StatesJuvenileIntended for ages 5 - 12 This program is designed for elementary students to explore the fascinating ways animals have supported the U.S. Marine Corps throughout history. From horses and […]
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Colonial Games: Drop-In
Abington Free Library 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA, United StatesJuvenileIntended for students in grades 3 - 8 Celebrate America 250 by playing games like it's 1776! Join us in playing colonial-era games and making a whirligig to take home. […]
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Sesqui! Greed, Graft, and the Forgotten World’s Fair of 1926
William Jeanes Memorial Library and Nicholas and Athena Karabots Center for Learning 4051 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA, United StatesAdultsThe Sesqui Sinks. The Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition of 1926, held in South Philadelphia, was meant to be the greatest world's fair since the 1876 Centennial. Thanks to political corruption, greed, […]
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Family Movie Night – IVPL
Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United StatesMulti-generationalIntended for all ages Stop by the library for a family movie in a relaxed environment. For this event, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation by watching […]