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​​The AAMP Celebrates and Commemorates Black History Month and offers inclusive programming for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, bringing together diverse audiences in greater appreciation of the Black Experience. Various events/times/prices

Listen, contribute and reflect on historical events and people. History buffs are welcome to this forum where we will focus on a different topic each session. February 13: Barack Obama

Each year, YFPA chooses a site that deserves public attention and decorates it with paper hearts, known as heart-showering. Join YFPA to place valentines that were crafted on 2/12

Wine and chocolate pairings; Chocolate cakes, confections & drinks; Meet Alice Grim in the classroom; Guided tours; Gift shop winter sale; Art Exhibit.

Join baroque cellist and music historian Eve Miller and enjoy some of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most beloved compositions in Pennsylvania’s oldest church. She’ll play and talk about the 2nd and 3rd suites, along with music of Supriani, Gabrielli and Dall’Abaco. Reception after. $30

On June 2, 1700, Philadelphia’s Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church had its “grand opening.” Celebrate its 325th anniversary with a guided tour led by historian and archivist Jeanette Woehr, who will describe the history of this church, and talk about many important historical figures buried there. $15

Come see a combination of theatrical performance with classical string quartet music. Historical Interpreter and Educator, Dr. Daisy Nelson-Century will bring Harriet Tubman to life with accompanying music by pioneering African American composer, Florence Price. $15-20

We meet history's earliest documented physician, Imhotep, and the earliest documented dentist, Hesy-re. We examine the role of magic and herbs in ancient Egyptian medicine, look at cases outlining specific surgical intervention, and we examine an actual case of what was perhaps successful surgery.

This presentation will explore this comprehensive report quantifying how historic preservation contributes to the region’s economy, housing affordability, and community vitality. $40-55

You be the judge. Based on the evidence, did the jury in this real historical trial get it right? Historians from the staff of CCHC will present the evidence and give you, the audience, a chance to reach a verdict. At the end, we'll tell you how the case actually turned out. $20

In these lectures, renowned local architects, professors, and historians explore the political, economic, and design trends that drove Philadelphia’s development. $60-100/series, $10-15 single. Uncrating the Japanese House

In his new book, Lex tells the amazing stories of more than 50 women whose final resting place is two cemeteries in Philadelphia. While some of the women buried there are “hidden figures” such as mathematicians or engineers, some are political figures or chose medicine.

Through this monthly series (running from October to June), community members will explore queer history from a global, national, statewide, and local perspective. The series will culminate in the creation of the first Delco LGBTQ+ History Exhibit, which is set to debut at Delco Pride in June 2026.

We are celebrating Black History Month with a fun-filled trivia night! All ages are welcome so bring the entire family. Our teams will compete and face-off for prizes! There will even be raffles! What a great way for families to have fun and learn history together.

As we prepare for America's 250th birthday, join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly to discuss how Philadelphia celebrated the Bicentennial. Were you there? What do you remember? Bicentennial memorabilia will be on display. You are welcome to bring your own.

The History of the Modern Middle East Over the next 2 years we will examine the forces and events from the late 19th Century to the founding of the state of Israel in 1948 in order to provide greater context and understanding for the multiple conflicts troubling the region. Hybrid

Architecture is like a language. Unfortunately, all too often work produced today, “doesn’t feel quite right.” This lecture seeks to restore an understanding of how to speak this language by illustrating where common mistakes happen and instructing how to avoid these mistakes.

Friends of the Tanner House and the Free Library of Philadelphia present a free-to-the-public, four-hour cultural heritage resource fair in Parkway Central Library's Skyline Room celebrating African-American heritage sites and initiatives throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.