Tagged Philadelphia History
Philadelphia: The Changing City
October 10, 2018 – April 13, 2019 An exhibition in the Rare Book Department From river to skyline and stoop to stoop, Philadelphia has been re-formed and re-shaped throughout its history. Its transformation from bustling…
Author Talk: Kenneth Finkel
Author Kenneth Finkel will present his book Insight Philadelphia: Historical Essays Illustrated. Each of the nearly 100 essays in Insight Philadelphia tells a succinct, compelling, and little-known tale of the city’s past.…
Philadelphia Reads W.E.B. Du Bois
Discover the power of W.E.B. Du Bois’ ideas and their significance in our time. This reading group focuses on the “The Souls of Black Folk,” his seminal study of African-American civilization at the turn of the…
Philadelphia Reads W.E.B. Du Bois
Discover the power of W.E.B. Du Bois’ ideas and their significance in our time. This reading group focuses on the “The Souls of Black Folk,” his seminal study of African-American civilization at the turn of the…
Survivors and Casualties: Domestic Housing in Philadelphia During the 18th and 19th Centuries
Explore the long history of working-class housing in Philadelphia including the ubiquitous row home and the many residences that have disappeared in the name of progress. On display in the Art Department Hallway Gallery until…
Philadelphia Reads W.E.B. Du Bois----Today's reading and discussion: The Sorrow Songs
Discover the power of W.E.B. Du Bois’ ideas and their significance in our time. This reading group focuses on the “The Souls of Black Folk,” his seminal study of African-American civilization at the turn of the…
Philadelphia Reads W.E.B. Du Bois----Today's reading and discussion: The Sorrow Songs
Discover the power of W.E.B. Du Bois’ ideas and their significance in our time. This reading group focuses on the “The Souls of Black Folk,” his seminal study of African-American civilization at the turn of the…
Town Hall Meeting: Bethel Burying Ground
Join us to hear about the history of the site - a forgotten burying ground underneath Weccacoe playground in South Philadelphia - and offer suggestions and ideas about how to memorialize this location, and remember the individuals…
Corridor of Culture: 100 Years of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Between September 2017 and November 2018, all of Philadelphia will be celebrating the centennial of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Since 1917, this grand avenue has connected Philadelphia’s City Hall with the entrance to Fairmount…
Author Talk: Irene Levy Baker
Author Irene Levy Baker will present her book Unique Eats and Eateries of Philadelphia and sign copies of the book, which will be available for purchase. The book tells the sweet and spicy stories behind 90 Philadelphia’s…
African American Museum in Philadelphia
Join representatives from the African American Museum in Philadelphia to learn more about the volunteer docent program as well as the new exhibit, Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776-1876. Questions? Contact…
B.A. Shapiro | The Collector’s Apprentice
“Vibrant and suspenseful” ( The Washington Post ), B. A. Shapiro’s New York Times bestselling novels include The Safe Room , The Muralist , and The Art Forger , an exacting tale of stolen paintings, Faustian bargains,…
Philadelphia Reads W.E.B. Du Bois----Today's reading and discussion: Of Alexander Crummell
Discover the power of W.E.B. Du Bois’ ideas and their significance in our time. This reading group focuses on the “The Souls of Black Folk,” his seminal study of African-American civilization at the turn of the…
This Is What Democracy Reads Like: A Conversation with Wilson Goode
Join a conversation with the Honorable W. Wilson Goode, former mayor of Philadelphia, about his new book Black Voters Mattered: A Philadelphia Story . Dr. Goode will talk about how essential voting and elections…
This Is What Democracy Reads Like: A Conversation with Wilson Goode
Join a conversation with the Honorable W. Wilson Goode, former mayor of Philadelphia, about his new book Black Voters Mattered: A Philadelphia Story . Dr. Goode will talk about how essential voting and elections…
Philadelphia Reads W.E.B. Du Bois----Today's reading and discussion: Of Alexander Crummell
Discover the power of W.E.B. Du Bois’ ideas and their significance in our time. This reading group focuses on the “The Souls of Black Folk,” his seminal study of African-American civilization at the turn of the…
This Is What Democracy Reads Like: A Conversation with Wilson Goode
Join a conversation with the Honorable W. Wilson Goode, former mayor of Philadelphia, about his new book Black Voters Mattered: A Philadelphia Story . Dr. Goode will talk about how essential voting and elections…
This Is What Democracy Reads Like: A Conversation with Wilson Goode
Join a conversation with the Honorable W. Wilson Goode, former mayor of Philadelphia, about his new book Black Voters Mattered: A Philadelphia Story . Dr. Goode will talk about how essential voting and elections…
This Is What Democracy Reads Like: A Conversation with Wilson Goode
Join a conversation with the Honorable W. Wilson Goode, former mayor of Philadelphia, about his new book Black Voters Mattered: A Philadelphia Story . Dr. Goode will talk about how essential voting and elections…
Sanborn Maps Geo Edition (1867-1970)
(1867-1970) provides digital access to thousands of large-scale maps of American towns and cities, searchable by address and GPS coordinates.
Philadelphia Press Index
The Philadelphia Press (1857-1920) was one of Philadelphia's oldest major newpapers. This index is an electronic version of a paper index kept by Free Library staff from 1898 through 1912. It directs you to citations for specific…
Philadelphia Inquirer Digital Archive 1860-2001
This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph was a daily afternoon newspaper started on January 4, 1864. Search, browse, and read it online here.
Pennsylvania Historical Newspapers
174 full-text historical Pennsylvania newspapers from 1790-1922.
Evening Public Ledger
Evening Public Ledger was one of the most widely read dailies in Philadelphia between 1914 and 1942. Read, search, and browse the full text of the paper here.
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the country takes place right here in Philadelphia!
National Parks Center – Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the site of the 1777-1778 winter encampment of the Continental Army. The park commemorates the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation and honors the ability of citizens to pull together and…
National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center is the first and only institution in America established by Congress to “disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a non-partisan basis in order to increase the awareness and…