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Wed, Mar 11Mar 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMZoom- registration requiredThis workshop will highlight a range of tools available on the Delco Gives 2026 platform that registered nonprofits can use to strengthen their campaigns and events. This virtual session will place special emphasis on peer-to-peer fundraising strategies that can be activated by stakeholders.
Thu, Mar 12Mar 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMChester County History Center, 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380, USAJoin the bi-monthly discussion! Multiple books will be included in the discussion. Feel free to read as many or as few as you wish on the topic of women’s influence on the American Revolution.
Thu, Mar 12Mar 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMZoom- registration requiredCharlotte Moore Sitterly (1898-1990), an accomplished astrophysicist from East Fallowfield Township, helped transform our understanding of the universe. Learn about Sitterly’s early years in Chester County and her remarkable scientific legacy. Pay as you wish
Thu, Mar 12Mar 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMUPenn Quadrangle Dormitory, 3700 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USABuilt in multiple phases from 1895-1959, the building consists of multiple connected “Houses” constructed primarily of brick with limestone ornament, with slate and copper roofs. The building has undergone a multi-year phased renovation to update and renew dormitory rooms, facilities, and more. $0-5
Thu, Mar 12250- Discovering: Elizabeth R. Hirsh Fleisher, Philadelphia’s First Registered Woman Architect /Zoom- registration requiredMar 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMZoom- registration requiredActive in the early to mid-20th century, Fleisher contributed to a wide range of residential, institutional, and commercial projects, many located throughout NW Phila. Her work reflects both the professional opportunities available to women at the time and the structural barriers they faced. $20-25
Thu, Mar 12Mar 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMGloria Dei Old Swedes Episcopal Church, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USAHear the tale of one of the weirdest, most over-the-top events in city history: a massive, medieval style party that happened in South Philly—not far from Old Swedes—during the Revolutionary War. You’ll be left remembering the name and unlikely story of one of the key players. $10
Fri, Mar 13
Sat, Mar 14Mar 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMNewtown Square Historical Society & Pape, 3 Paper Mill Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USACelebrate Irish heritage with us and enjoy Irish breads, cakes, cheeses, coddle; a sampling of ales, whiskeys and mead; live Irish Music with The Time Travelers and Tarot Card Readings; and Guided tours. Also at Square Tavern at Goshen/252
Mon, Mar 16250*“Present But Not Accounted For: Women at the 1777-1778 Valley Forge Encampment” - America250 Lecture Series /Roosevelt Community Center AuditoriumMar 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMRoosevelt Community Center Auditorium, 464 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, USAJoin us to learn the story of the forgotten women who spent the winter of 1777–78 with the Continental Army at Valley Forge—from those on society’s lowest rungs to ladies on the upper echelons. By Nancy Loane, author of Following the Drum: Women at the Valley Forge Encampment.
Mon, Mar 16
Mon, Mar 16Mar 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMTinicum Memorial Public Library, 620 Seneca St, Essington, PA 19029, USADuring this multi-media program, Mike Rose will share historical photos and entertaining stories about these trailblazing women who fronted their own shows and were the stars of their magic acts. Enjoy Mike's performance of magic effect popular during the time periods he'll discuss. 21+
Mar 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMMiddletown Free Library, 464 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, USACome learn about Genealogy and get started on researching your ancestors! Learn how to set up your family tree and figure out what the Ancestry DNA kits are all about. Or get help with your current research! Feel free to bring your own laptop/tablet, but we do have a few to borrow.
Tue, Mar 17Give Them As Much Trouble as You Possibly Can – Black Powder Tavern Lecture Series /Black Powder TavernMar 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBlack Powder Tavern, 1164 Valley Forge Rd, Wayne, PA 19087, USAHistorian and archaeologist Wade Catts will talk about The Battle of Cooch’s Bridge (3 September 1777) – The Opening Engagement of The Philadelphia Campaign and the Invasion of the Upper Delmarva Peninsula. $53.99 includes dinner.
Mar 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMU.D.T.J. Community Center, 115 Fairfield Ave 2nd floor, Upper Darby Township, PA 19082, USAThrough 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.
Multiple DatesWed, Mar 18*Pennsylvania Provincial Conference: Virtual Lecture with Professor Christopher Pearl /Zoom- registration requiredMar 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMZoom- registration required"The Pennsylvania Provincial Conference: Its Context in Colonial Pennsylvania Politics and Its Impact on the Continental Congress". PPC: Various events throughout Pennsylvania to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference held at Carpenters' Hall.
Multiple DatesThu, Mar 19250*Rebels, Tories, and Neutrals: Round Table Discussion by Period Reenactors /Roosevelt Community Center
Multiple DatesThu, Mar 19Mar 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMLansdowne Public Library and Zoom, 55 S Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050, USAThe 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
Fri, Mar 20Mar 20, 2026, 10:30 AM – Mar 22, 2026, 5:00 PMVarious locations- see websiteThe Donegal Diaspora Initiative is about turning connection into action, bringing together Donegal people at home and around the world through sport, culture, music, and business. Watch a Gaelic Football game, enjoy Irish Music, and more! Some fees for events.
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