Only four days left to see the exhibit Cartoons as Political Speech in Colonial and Contemporary America featuring Signe Wilkinson before it closes this Friday! #SigneWilkinson #PoliticalSpeech #PoliticalCartoons https://lnkd.in/eBpKmHiu
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Founded in 1824 in Philadelphia, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania inspires people to create a better future through historical understanding. One of the oldest historical societies in the United States, it is home to some 600,000 printed items and more than 21 million manuscript and graphic items. Its unparalleled collections encompass more than 350 years of America’s history—from its 17th-century origins to the contributions of its most recent immigrants. The society’s remarkable holdings together with its educational programming make it one of the nation’s most important special collections libraries: a center of historical documentation and study, education, and engagement.
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Join us at 1300 Locust Street for a conversation highlighting the opportunities we all have as a result of living in a democracy. Register at hsp.org/events. #visitphilly #TEDdemocracy
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Calling all undergraduates: hang out with HSP this summer ☀ We are delighted to host our first ever Public History Summer Academy in August. Both history and non-history majors are encouraged to apply! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eV8Wk_xA
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Countdown to HSP's birthday year is here! 🎂 We are kicking off the celebration with a new publication- learn more at hsp.org/200 and listen to our Librarian and CEO David Brigham discuss the book https://lnkd.in/e-AdKptW.
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HSP is delighted to announce that CEO and Librarian David Brigham has been appointed to Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker's Transition Committee. “I am excited about the leadership that Mayor Parker will bring to Philadelphia’s greatest challenges and opportunities, and I am honored to serve on the Transition Team as part of the Subcommittee on Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy,” said Brigham. Learn more at www.transition2023.org. #OnePhilly
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We recently announced our birthday festivities, including five institutional partners for 2024. Together, we will curate joint exhibits and develop programming. Our five collaborators include: - Association for Public Art - Science History Institute - Independence Historical Trust - Taller Puertorriqueño - GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA The exhibits, which can be viewed free of charge beginning January 30, will focus on topics such as women in public art, political cartoons, school lunches, and more. Stay tuned for our #partnerspotlight series to learn more about each of our individual partners! #library #museum #archives #specialcollections #historicalsociety #philadelphiahistory #phillyhistory #phillyartsandculture #makehistoryyours #hsppartners #hspturns200
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Join the National History Day Philly team! We're looking to hire an NHD Philly Fellow: https://lnkd.in/ezX_VWRd. #jobopportunity #historyjob #parttime
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