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In this talk, historian Katharine Gerbner will examine the historical links between Quakers and Anglicans in Philadelphia and the Caribbean during the early colonial period. While Pennsylvania was founded as a Quaker colony, slavery was foundational to its early success, and there were many links between Philadelphia and Barbados. Gerbner will look at the tensions...

A five year project to digitize the records of some of Philadelphia’s most historic congregations concludes with more than 80,000 records placed online and nearly 12,000 of those transcribed. Scholars, archivists, and transcribers will share their stories of how these records inform our understanding of the past, and perhaps the present, in an afternoon session...

Miniball is a micro-version of Cannonball Festival featuring encores of previous Cannonball shows, as well as other works not featured in the festival before, to keep the spirit of Cannonball sailing strong throughout the year. Make sure to follow @cannonballfest on Instagram and turn on notifications to be the first to hear about upcoming festivals,...

Come see us on Wednesday, December 14, 3-7PM! Join our local vendors on Church Street for a special Holiday Pop-Up Market! We’ll have tons of last-minute gifts that don’t look last-minute.

Old City is Philadelphia’s ultimate one-stop wedding shop! Home to more than 300 independently-owned small businesses, find wedding attire, florists, jewelers, restaurants, venues, wedding services, and so much more - all within a few walking blocks. Rely on Old City wedding experts to make your big day everything you imagine -- and more! 50 Old City...

First Friday, May 5, 3-7PM Join our local vendors (new and returning) on Church Street between 2nd and American Streets... right in time for Mother's Day... for a celebration of all things local and handmade!

Join Burial Ground Coordinator "The Cryptkeeper" John Hopkins for Thirsty Thursday! A tour about the Founders and their connections to Philadelphia's beer history. This tour runs 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $15.

In the last few years, the United States has entered another era of discussion and debate regarding things like monuments, place names, and vestiges of the past that dot the landscape of cities and towns from coast-to-coast. With the move of the Tamanend statue to a more central location in historic Philadelphia, it might appear...

Enjoy an evening of jazz and John Jarboe, illuminated by the gentle glow of candlelight. Join us in the Gardens at Christ Church for our third season of Candlelight Cabarets. Inspired by the “rooftop sings” that were once held at the Neighborhood House in the 1920s, the Candlelight Cabarets provide audiences with an eclectic mix...