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An engaging slate of public programs makes the Philadelphia History Museum much more than the sum of its exhibitions and displays—it is a living institution for all Philadelphians and visitors to the city. We present a full schedule of lectures, concerts, presentations, and other programming that profiles the city of Philadelphia and its rich past.

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    Capital City

    Coinciding with Presidents Day and Washington’s birthday in February, the Philadelphia History Museum joins with other local historical organizations to provide a look at Philadelphia in the 1790s, when it was the capital of the United States. Programs include a display and discussion of George Washington’s desk from his time as president, Martha Washington’s tea caddy, and other items from Philadelphia’s time as America’s seat of government.

    Details and dates to come on Capital City programming for 2012.

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    Special Programming
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    William Penn's Welcome Week

    Presented each October in conjunction with other area museums and organizations, William Penn’s Welcome Week looks at the founder of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania and examines aspects of his legacy which have relevance today.

    Dates and details to come on William Penn's Welcome Week 2012.

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    Special Programming
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    Quest for Freedom

    Examine and discuss Philadelphia's role in the national story of slavery and the movement to abolish it, using 14 important objects drawn from the Philadelphia History Museum’s incomparable collections. Shackles, a child’s dress, a “Freedom ID” certificate, and other artifacts give insights into the quest for freedom from slavery. See the Philadelphia History Museum City History Lesson for an online preview of this remarkable program.

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    Collection Study Center
  • National History Day

    The Philadelphia History Museum is a founding partner and mentoring organization for the recent revival of National History Day Philly, part of a national competition in which students in grades 6–12 conduct extensive research related to an annual theme and present their findings in one of four categories: exhibits, documentaries, websites, and performances or papers. See the National History Day Philly website for more information, including results of student winners.

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    Special Programming

Directions

The Philadelphia History Museum
15 South 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

 

 

Phase I Preview
Opening February 15

Free & Open to the Public Wednesday-Saturday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Administrative Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 

Contact

215.685.4830 voice
215.685.4837 fax
info@philadelphiahistory.org

 

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