National History Day Philly now led by Historical Society of Pennsylvania
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) is now leading National History Day Philly (NHD). NHD Philly is a year-long opportunity […]
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania Appoints David R. Brigham as CEO
This week the Historical Society of Pennsylvania announced the appointment of David R. Brigham as the institution’s new CEO. Brigham […]
Visit the Historical Society of Pennsylvania Online
While many historical sites and museums are currently closed, you can still check out collections and exhibits online. The Historical […]
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Sells Part of its Collection
2019 was a difficult year for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. In April, HSP laid off thirty percent of its […]
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Announces Lay Offs
Last week, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania announced that it would be laying off one-third of its staff, citing financial instability and operating deficits.
"One Manly Soul": White Masculinities in Late Colonial America
The document display provides a window into how people thought about race, gender, and power in late colonial America.
HSP Names Interim President and CEO
Dr. Charles T. Cullen formerly served as president and librarian of the Newberry Library in Chicago.
Authors Needed: Online Encyclopedia of Women's Suffrage in the U.S.
Women and Social Movements in the United States, 1600–2000, is compiling a state-by-state database of women involved in the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
PubComm 6th Annual Public History Community Forum
It will be held at HSP on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The End of Archival Adventures in Small Repositories Symposium at HSP
The symposium will be held on April 20, 2016 at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and feature David Carmicheal, State Archivist of PA, as the keynote speaker.