Civil War
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The Bold Legacy of Frank Furness, Philadelphia’s Most Unconventional Architect
He was a Civil War captain who charged into battle without hesitation, and when Frank Furness turned to architecture, he brought the same audacity to…
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Fort Mifflin, One of Philadelphia’s Most Historic Sites, Finally Getting New Tide Gate
Fort Mifflin, one of Philadelphia’s most historic sites, will finally be receiving support after decades of struggles with flooding and limited funding, writes Frank Kummer…
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‘Cheers to McGillin’s,’ New Book Provides the Backstory of Philly’s Oldest Tavern
As Philadelphia’s oldest and long-running tavern, McGillin’s has a long and rich history. That history is now documented in a new book titled, Cheers to…
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Was The Revolutionary War America’s First Civil War? You Decide
When Ken Burns sat down with Joe Rogan last month and called the American Revolution “our first civil war,” it caught a lot of people…
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We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania
Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it is the wealthiest, leading to an influx…
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Three Bucks County Towns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Picturesque
Three towns in Bucks County were featured on the list of “12 Picturesque Small Towns in Pennsylvania for a Weekend Retreat,” writes Aunindita Bhatia for…
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The Philadelphia Editor Who Made Thanksgiving a National Tradition
Did you know one woman’s determination turned Thanksgiving into a beloved national holiday? Sarah Josepha Hale, a trailblazing editor in 19th-century Philadelphia, convinced Abraham Lincoln…
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Ken Burns’ Delaware Valley Roots: How His Mother’s Battle with Cancer Forged a Passion for Storytelling
Before Ken Burns became the United States’ most admired documentary filmmaker, he was a quiet boy growing up in Newark, Delaware, the son of a…
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Revolutionary November: PBS Docuseries Brings The Revolution Home to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
Before the world called it the American Revolution, the fight for independence began right here, in the fields, taverns, meeting houses, and muddy crossroads of…
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Philadelphia’s Oldest Bar is Now the Subject of a New Documentary
McGillin’s Olde Ale House has a history in Philadelphia that spans over 165 years. To add more context, the Irish pub in Center City predates…
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Meet the Principal and Alumna Working to Restore Philadelphia High School for Girls’ Reputation
As both principal and an alumna of the Philadelphia High School for Girls, KaTiedra Argro plans on restoring the school’s reputation as a premier educational…
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Chester County Black Cemetery to Get Historic Marker
Founded in 1817, the Shiloh African Methodist Episcopal Church in Westtown served as a center for the local Black community. But by the 1960s, the…
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Society Hill Hotel in Old City Gets Historic Makeover After Devastating Fire
After being destroyed by a fire in 2021, the historic Society Hill Hotel in Old City has been meticulously restored by its owners and is…
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Even Abraham Lincoln Has a Connection to Wawa. Find Out How
There honestly is an Abraham Lincoln Wawa connection and to find it, you have to learn out more about the Wood family, the folks that…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Philadelphia FBI Agent is Co-Author of Book on 1988 Art Heist Case He Worked On
John Barelli, co-author of “Stealing the Show: A History of Art and Crime in Six Thefts,” has compiled a list of the five best books…
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Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway Was Inspired By an Avenue in Paris
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable places, and it got its inspiration from an avenue 4,000 miles away in France, write…
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African American Genealogy Group in Philadelphia Helps Woman Find Her Ancestral Roots
The African American Genealogy Group, a local group of researchers is helping African-American people who want to find their ancestral roots, reports Ukee Washington for…
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New Book ‘Philadelphia’s Strawbridge & Clothier: From Our Family to Yours’ Takes Readers Back To a Different Time in East Market Street’s History
Philadelphia’s Strawbridge & Clothier: From Our Family to Yours, a new book by Margaret Strawbridge Butterworth, takes the readers back to the time when Philadelphia’s…
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