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HSP Commemorates America 250 with Millions
As the nation marked the 250th anniversary of American independence, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania connected millions of people to the documents, stories, and ideas that shaped the nation's founding.
Work of Art Reunited with Archival Collections
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is pleased to add a painting depicting the Union Volunteers Saloon and Hospital by English-born and trained painter Edward Moran (1829-1880) to its collection. The painting illuminates the Samuel B. Fales Papers (Collection 1580) that documents the activitie...
Inside the Vaults with David Muir
ABC News anchor David Muir explores HSP's vaults with Librarian and CEO David Brigham as part of ABC's July 4th programming Disney Celebrates America. First aired Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The Road To Independence: David Brigham on LiveNow Fox News
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania's Librarian and CEO David Brigham answered questions from Christina Evans on LiveNow on Fox News about the decade-long build-up to the American Revolution. He also answered questions from viewers. First aired Saturday, July 4, 2026.
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NBC10 @ Issue | Rare Documents on Display.
As America 250 Nears, Students Examine Revolution and Reform at National History Day Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 25, 2026)—On Thursday, March 12, 2026, over 200 middle and high school students from across Philadelphia will gather at the National Constitution Center (525 Arch Street) for National History Day Philadelphia (NHD Philly), the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s (HSP) ...
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ABC News anchor David Muir explores HSP's vaults with Librarian and CEO David Brigham as part of ABC's July 4th programming Disney Celebrates America. First aired Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Inside the Vaults with David Muir
ABC News anchor David Muir explores HSP's vaults with Librarian and CEO David Brigham as part of ABC's July 4th programming Disney Celebrates America. First aired Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The Road To Independence: David Brigham on LiveNow Fox News
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania's Librarian and CEO David Brigham answered questions from Christina Evans about the decade-long build-up to the American Revolution. He also answered questions from viewers. First aired Saturday, July 4, 2026.
NBC10@ Issue
Lauren Mayk from NBC 10 Philadelphia visited the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for the program NBC10 @ Issue. Librarian and CEO David Brigham led her through the exhibit Paths To Independence, 1765-1787, on view through September 18, 2026. First aired June 28, 2026.
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HSP Commemorates America 250 with Millions
As the nation marked the 250th anniversary of American independence, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania connected millions of people to the documents, stories, and ideas that shaped the nation's founding.
Work of Art Reunited with Archival Collections
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is pleased to add a painting depicting the Union Volunteers Saloon and Hospital by English-born and trained painter Edward Moran (1829-1880) to its collection. The painting illuminates the Samuel B. Fales Papers (Collection 1580) that documents the activitie...
HSP Acquires University of the Arts Records
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is honored to announce the acquisition of the University of the Arts (UArts) institutional records, ensuring the preservation of nearly 150 years of creative, academic, and cultural history.
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As America 250 Nears, Students Examine Revolution and Reform at National History Day Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 25, 2026)—On Thursday, March 12, 2026, over 200 middle and high school students from across Philadelphia will gather at the National Constitution Center (525 Arch Street) for National History Day Philadelphia (NHD Philly), the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s (HSP) ...
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Presents the Changing Faces of Independence: Pennsylvania in the 1800s
PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 20, 2026)—The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) (1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107) presents The Changing Faces of Independence: Pennsylvania in the 1800s, a new exhibit on view from January 22 through April 24, 2026. Drawing from HSP’s rich archival coll...
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Awarded Save America’s Treasures Grant
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) is proud to announce it has been awarded a Save America’s Treasures grant from the Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
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