The Historical Society of Pennsylvania collects and shares stories of the peoples of Pennsylvania and their contributions to American history. Founded in 1824 in Philadelphia, HSP is one of the oldest ...

The Lawrence County Historical Society renovated its Medure Annex building on North Jefferson Street. The renovation work began in November and includes new painting, carpeting and furniture.

Six of these original members were among the largely Quaker group of eighteen Philadelphians that reorganized in February 1784 as the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery ...