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January 2020
William Penn Meant Well … Or Blame It on the Irish
Jim Mundy, Historian of The Union League Legacy Foundation, will explore the political and social history of the city before the war, and the creation of the Union League as a patriotic social society during the war.
Find out more »Jazz & Joe
The Alan Segal Quartet brings the finest samplings of Philadelphia Style Jazz to Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church the fourth Thursday of this month from 7:30 to 9:30pm. Refreshments will be served and attendees are welcome to “Bring Your Own Wine.” A voluntary donation is requested to help defray the cost. The Alan Segal Quartet showcases some of the most accomplished jazz musicians in the Philadelphia area who specialize in Philadelphia Style Jazz. The group is comprised of Eddie Etkins…
Find out more »February 2020
The Archaeology of the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia Burial Ground
Approximately 500 remains and associated funerary goods were recently recovered during archaeological excavations at the former burial ground of the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia. George Leader will discuss the most recent research being conducted before the remains are to be reinterred in 2023.
Find out more »March 2020
Precious Dust: The History of the Bethel Burying Ground
Terry Buckalew will discuss the Bethel Burying Ground from its establishment in 1810 to its archeological discovery in 2013 to its present day status as an important part of Philadelphia and national African American history.
Find out more »September 2020
A New Look At The Amazing Success Of Philadelphia’s Founder William Penn
Come to this special program and find out “How William Penn turned a 'howling wilderness' into America’s fastest growing city.” Author and tour guide Jim Murphy will discuss what Philly was really like when William Penn got here in 1682.
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