Andrew Supplee tells us the story of his ancestor, Andris Souplis. Andris was a French Huguenot, a weaver, the first sheriff of Germantown, and the progenitor of the Supplees in America. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
Donna Husted Levy tells us about her ancestor John Lungren, a patriot who printed paper during the American Revolution. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
Dr. Peter Stebbins Craig tells us the story of New Sweden colonist Olof Stille. Olof was committed to justice and fairness. He traded peacefully and fairly with the Lenape. And, despite several changes of power and occasional tyrannical rule, he survived and thrived. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
Ron Beatty tells us the story of his ancestor, Peter Gunnarson Rambo. Rambo was an early settler in New Sweden and the progenitor of the Rambo family in America. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
Author Michael Schreiber shares stories of Gloria Dei's mariners, some of whom were lost at sea. He also discusses the Philadelphia's role as a major seaport through most of the 18th century up to about 1815. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
Rev. Snyder Binns Simes steered the Gloria Dei congregation toward a period of rapid growth and prosperity. His successor, Percy R. Stockman, wrote this tribute in 1918 to commemorate Simes's extraordinary service. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).
Michael Schreiber tells us about the Stewart family, who were long-time members of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church, carpenters by trade, hired caretakers of Carpenters’ Hall, and are now permanent residents in our historic churchyard. Digital downloads of our magazine are free. Hard copies are available to purchase (supplies are limited).