City of Philadelphia Reveals Exciting Developments for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Area
In a Press Release, the City of Philadelphia and PIDC announced the selection of development partners for the redevelopment of […]
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Delaware County Awarded $522k Grant for Rehabilitation of Historic Chester Courthouse
In a Press Release, Delaware County Pennsylvania officials announced that the county had been awarded a National Park Service grant […]
Call for Papers SHEAR Annual Meeting 2024
The Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (SHEAR) issued a call for papers for their 45thannual meeting that […]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Plans Exhibition on Harlem Renaissance
In a press release, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) announced that in February 2024 it will present its […]
Philly’s Antique Trolleys to Return to Girard Ave.
In September, SEPTA is bringing back six PCC (Presidents’ Conference Committee) historic green and cream trolleys that will carry passengers […]
Rare 1823 Engraving of the Declaration of Independence on View in Philadelphia Through October 2023
In a press release, the Museum of the American Revolution announced that a rare 1823 engraved printing of the Declaration […]
McNeil Center for Early American Studies Extends CFP for Archives of Revolution: A Conference About How We Make the Past
The McNeil Center for Early American Studies extended their CFP (Call for Papers) for their conference titled, Archives of Revolution: […]
Most Decorated Battleship in Navy History to Receive $5 Million from NJHC for Dry Docking
The most decorated battleship in Navy history, the Battleship New Jersey, will be dry docked for the first time in […]
Five Possible Designs for Philly’s Permanent Harriet Tubman Statue
Creative Philly invites local residents of all ages to review designs for a new Harriet Tubman statue and to take […]
NJ Historic Trust and NJ State Council on the Arts Announce FY23 Recipients of the Capital Arts – Historic Locations Grant Program
In June, the New Jersey Historic Trust (NJHT) and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts announced in a […]