From the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance:
Join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for the first-ever History Affiliates Luncheon, which will recognize excellence and innovation in the history and heritage community in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
This inaugural luncheon will feature keynote speaker, First Lady of Pennsylvania Susan M. Corbett and the presentation of the History in Philadelphia (HIP) Awards. HIP honorees included Bartram’s Garden, the Wharton Esherick Museum, the Concord Township Historical Society, and the Friends of the Japanese House and Garden.
The awards honor volunteer-run, small, and mid-sized history and heritage organizations in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
The History Affiliates Luncheon will be held October 19, 2012 at the Urban League of Philadelphia, 140 South Broad Street. Tickets are available for purchase online.