Events

The Germantown neighborhood, one of Philly’s oldest settlements, is home to preserved historic homes, Black cultural landmarks and a key stop on the Underground Railroad. This fall, from October 3 […]

Gibson House Manor. Learn about Dr. and Mrs. Gibson and the house they designed with 11 secret design elements to protect and hide runaway slaves before the Civil War, along […]

Purvis was a member of the Byberry Library Company, whose book collection is still preserved at Byberry Meeting and whose circulation records are at the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore. […]

The next Writers’ Roundtable meeting will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. The presenter will be Scott Deisley, who will speak about the new Crispus Attucks York History and Culture […]

On December 5th the William Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum will reopen with a new exhibit and host the  2035 Festival of Trees. The event will run from […]

Bethel AME Historical Services Presents: The "Living the Experience" Underground Railroad Reenactment & Interactive Experience. Bethel AME Historical Services Presents: The "Living the Experience" Underground Railroad Re-enactment & Interactive Experience. […]

Immerse yourself in West Chester’s festive holiday atmosphere with this 90 minute walking tour, brought to you by the Chester County History Center. Your costumed guides will take you to […]

Our American democracy is worth fighting for, and it has been since 1776. That struggle has produced heroes, all worthy. It has spawned foes – some with good intentions, others […]

A new documentary deploring Waverly's crucial role in the Underground Railroad and a celebration of the bravery of unsung abolitionists running on the Scranton ABC-TV app, WNEP+. The documentary highlights […]

For one night only, the storied gates of Historic Valley Forge Military College will open for a celebration where past and future collide. This exclusive sneak peek is reserved for […]