Free, As One: Black Worldmaking in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Papers Exhibit
Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, PhiladelphiaFrom Kelpius to the Rod of Iron: Cults and New Religious Movements in Pennsylvania
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Free, As One: Black Worldmaking in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Papers Exhibit
In collaboration with 1838 Black Metropolis, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Free, As One: Black Worldmaking in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Papers highlighting themes of Black self-determination and leadership from the 1770s onward in the abolition movement of the Mid-Atlantic region. Drawing from the Pennsylvania Abolition Society (PAS) collection and commemorating the 250th anniversary […]
From Kelpius to the Rod of Iron: Cults and New Religious Movements in Pennsylvania
From Kelpius to the Rod of Iron: Cults and New Religious Movements in Pennsylvania
The state of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia are home to a diverse array of churches and religious organizations. This program will outline the history of some of the most famous religious monuments of our region. We will begin in the 17th century with the figure of Johannes Kelpius, a German Pietist who established […]
3rd Annual Crooked Billet History Fair (covering Montgomery & Bucks Counties and Northeast Philly)
3rd Annual Crooked Billet History Fair (covering Montgomery & Bucks Counties and Northeast Philly)
Join your neighbors from across Montgomery and Bucks Counties and Northeast Philly for the 3rd Annual Crooked Billet History Fair -- which celebrates the Revolutionary War's Battle of the Crooked Billet -- a wonderful afternoon for adults, seniors, families, students, kids, educators, enthusiasts, and anyone who loves history and their community! The 2025 fair - […]