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  • The Irish in the American Civil War

    Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United States
    Adults

    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 […]

  • Ladies of the Street

    Free Library of Springfield Township 8900 Hawthorne Lane, Wyndmoor, PA, United States
    Adults

    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 […]

  • Revolutionary Women

    Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United States
    Adults

    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 […]

  • The Commander-in-Chief’s Guard with Alex Robb

    Huntingdon Valley Library 625 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, United States
    Adults

      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 Disaffected: Britain’s Occupation of Philadelphia During the American Revolution

    Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United States
    Adults

    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, […]

  • 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 States
    Adults

    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 […]

  • Songs & Stories of the American Revolution

    William Jeanes Memorial Library and Nicholas and Athena Karabots Center for Learning 4051 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA, United States
    Adults

    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 […]

  • This Old Home

    Indian Valley Public Library 100 E. Church Avenue, Telford, PA, United States
    Adults

    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 […]

  • A Visit from Betsy Ross

    Huntingdon Valley Library 625 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, United States
    Multi-generational

    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. […]

  • 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 States
    Adults

    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 […]

  • MontCo Roots: USA 250 Edition

    Abington Free Library 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA, United States
    Adults

    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 […]

  • Betsy Ross & Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Founding Mother, Founding Father

    William Jeanes Memorial Library and Nicholas and Athena Karabots Center for Learning 4051 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA, United States
    Adults

    Come meet Betsy Ross and Dr. Benjamin Franklin...in person! Think you know the legend? Come hear the REAL story. Registration opens Thursday, April 16