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May 8, 2013
Philadelphia History Museum Takes a Fresh Look at Philadelphia's Faded Past , May 6, Press Release

Philadelphia-native, designer, and author Lawrence O’Toole will speak at the Philadelphia History Museum, Thursday, May 16, 2013, about Philadelphia’s historically significant hand-painted outdoor signage dating from the late-1800s to the 1960s. Fading Ads of Philadelphia, is part of the History Museum’s popular Conversations series. The program will beginat 5:00 p.m. at the Philadelphia History Museum, 15 South 7th Street, Philadelphia.

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Apr 8, 2013
History Museum Debuts New Billboard At Nine Locations

The Philadelphia History Museum's new billboard will run through May at nine locations throughout the city. The billboard is part of the Love the Arts in Philadelphia campaign. Head over to the NEW Philadelphia History Museum and let us know if you saw it!

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Mar 26, 2013
History Museum, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia join together to present author of Capital of the World, March 25, Press Release

Charlene Mires, associate professor of History at Rutgers-Camden and co-recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism, will discuss her newly published book, Capital of the World, in a public program presented jointly by the Philadelphia History Museum, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia. The program, Capital of the World: Philadelphia’s Race to Host the United Nations, is part of the History Museum’s popular and engaging Conversations series. The program will take place on April 3, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

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Mar 25, 2013
History Museum's Executive Director featured on IntroNET Museums Show

"It's really a hometown history. It is showing the city through objects over the course of the development, so there's a contemporary look to it as well as a historical look," states History Museum Executive Director & CEO Charles Croce, on CEO IntroNet. Click here to watch the short video!

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Mar 19, 2013
From Philly With Love, US Airways Magazine, March 2013 Issue

The Museum is mentioned in the March 2013 Issue of US Airways Magazine. "It's the true Philadelphia experience," stated Philadelphia Mayor, Michael Nutter.

Read more about the Museum and Summer in the City, here.

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