John Lungren John Lungren operated a papermill located on Chester Creek, PA. The house he built in 1799 is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Andris Souplis Andris Souplis was a French Huguenot, a weaver, the first sheriff of Germantown, and the progenitor of the Supplees in America.
A Tale of Two Brothers: Augustus and Edward Sargent Augustus Sargent and his brother Edward were closely linked in their lives and careers.
Preserving Philadelphia Marco Federico discusses the restoration of Benjamin Franklin’s gravestone, repairing the Presbyterian Historical Society terracotta statues, and restoring Old Pine Church’s cast iron fence.
The Perils of the Sea Michael Schreiber describes Philadelphia sea captains in the age of sail who were overcome by great hurricanes, succumbed to attacks by pirates, or who mysteriously disappeared in faraway waters.
Ask Us Anything During this virtual Q&A, historians, researchers and archivists answered questions about the New Sweden Colony, Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and Early Philadelphia.
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Low / MacFarland / McFarlane Charlotte MacFarland (more…) 0 Comments May 24, 1900
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Moderate / MacFarland Lillie MacFarland JUN (possibly short for June, month of birth or death). Next to MacFarland family stones. (more…) 0 Comments May 9, 1900
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Low / MacFarland Park and Ida MacFarland (more…) 0 Comments May 9, 1900
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Low / MacFarland / Previously Conserved Park, Elizabeth and Hannah McFarland (more…) 0 Comments May 9, 1900
