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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us in celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary! Go back in time and discover Schwenksville’s role in local and national history. Valley Forge became a National Park during the U.S. Bicentennial: July 4th, 1976. The prominent Pennypacker Family of Schwenksville played a major role in preserving Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge and shaping the park […]