Historical Society of Pennsylvania board chair Eric Noll (left) and Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla look over some documents and and artifacts on display in the society’s reading room.

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania archives contain a large collection of Dox Thrash's WPA-era works. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania turns 200 years old in 2024. To mark its ...

Dinah Nevil came to the city in 1773 and insisted on freedom for herself and her children. And jump started the nation's ...

Communications Coordinator Selena Austin says the Philadelphia-based society, which was founded in 1824, cares for over 22 million documents, including documents of the divine. "We have everything ...