Historical Society of Pennsylvania

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies and one of the largest family history libraries in the nation. Following a complete merger with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, HSP is also a leading repository of immigrant and ethnic history. It is second only to the Library of Congress for material on the nation’s founding and is the country’s third most popular destination for genealogical study. With approximately 21 million records including manuscripts, graphics, and books that span over 350 years of history, HSP is an invaluable resource for learning about our past.HSP serves thousands of on-site visitors each year. It also offers a research-by-mail service and extensive online resources, including a library catalog, finding aids, digital collection, and curricular materials. HSP hosts educator workshops and public programs, and publishes a quarterly scholarly journal. To learn more about HSP or to become a Friend, visit us at www.hsp.org.

 Accessibility

Closed captioning is provided for virtual events. Onsite events are accessible to those in need of barrier-free entrances. For more information or to inquire about other accessibility accommodations, please visit www.portal.hsp.org/accessibility or email programs@hsp.org.

Code of Conduct

We're committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment at all of our programs. Attendees, speakers, sponsors, staffers, and volunteers at HSP events are required to abide by our Code of Conduct.

 

Photography and Videography

Many of our programs are photographed or videotaped for scholarly, educational, and promotional use. By attending an event hosted by HSP, you give your consent to be photographed and videotaped. Footage of children under 18, however, will not be used without written consent from a parent or guardian.

 

Upcoming (3)

Individual Genealogy Consultations primary image

Individual Genealogy Consultations

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Innovator Talk: Richard Vague primary image

Innovator Talk: Richard Vague

Wed, May 1 • 6:30 PM

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Rooted: Genealogy 101 primary image

Rooted: Genealogy 101

Tue, May 7 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Individual Genealogy Consultations primary image

Individual Genealogy Consultations

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Innovator Talk: Richard Vague primary image

Innovator Talk: Richard Vague

Wed, May 1 • 6:30 PM

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Rooted: Genealogy 101 primary image

Rooted: Genealogy 101

Tue, May 7 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Past (323)

Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring German Records primary image

Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring German Records

Tue, Mar 19 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Artist Talk: Xenobia Bailey primary image

Artist Talk: Xenobia Bailey

Wed, Mar 13 • 6:30 PM

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Reforming Philadelphia, 1682–2022 primary image

Reforming Philadelphia, 1682–2022

Mon, Dec 11 • 6:30 PM EST

Free

Poetry In Conversation: The Odyssey of Phillis Whe primary image

Poetry In Conversation: The Odyssey of Phillis Whe

Wed, Nov 29 • 6:30 PM EST

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Exploring Your Family Story Through Aerial Photography primary image

Exploring Your Family Story Through Aerial Photography

Tue, Nov 14 • 6:30 PM EST

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Education Volunteer Meet-up primary image

Education Volunteer Meet-up

Mon, Nov 13 • 10:00 AM

Free

Whisper to Me: A Conversation Through Time primary image

Whisper to Me: A Conversation Through Time

Wed, Nov 8 • 5:00 PM

Free

Into Our Third Century: HSP Turns 200 primary image

Into Our Third Century: HSP Turns 200

Tue, Oct 24 • 6:30 PM

Free

National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff primary image

National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff

Wed, Oct 11 • 5:00 PM

Free

Curatorial talk: Black Founders and Archives primary image

Curatorial talk: Black Founders and Archives

Wed, Oct 4 • 4:00 PM EDT

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Rooted 201: Intermediate Genealogy Skills primary image

Rooted 201: Intermediate Genealogy Skills

Tue, Oct 3 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Historic Rittenhouse Square Walking Tour primary image

Historic Rittenhouse Square Walking Tour

Sat, Sep 30 • 10:00 AM

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Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring German Records primary image

Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring German Records

Tue, Mar 19 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Artist Talk: Xenobia Bailey primary image

Artist Talk: Xenobia Bailey

Wed, Mar 13 • 6:30 PM

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Reforming Philadelphia, 1682–2022 primary image

Reforming Philadelphia, 1682–2022

Mon, Dec 11 • 6:30 PM EST

Free

Poetry In Conversation: The Odyssey of Phillis Whe primary image

Poetry In Conversation: The Odyssey of Phillis Whe

Wed, Nov 29 • 6:30 PM EST

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Exploring Your Family Story Through Aerial Photography primary image

Exploring Your Family Story Through Aerial Photography

Tue, Nov 14 • 6:30 PM EST

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Education Volunteer Meet-up primary image

Education Volunteer Meet-up

Mon, Nov 13 • 10:00 AM

Free

Whisper to Me: A Conversation Through Time primary image

Whisper to Me: A Conversation Through Time

Wed, Nov 8 • 5:00 PM

Free

Into Our Third Century: HSP Turns 200 primary image

Into Our Third Century: HSP Turns 200

Tue, Oct 24 • 6:30 PM

Free

National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff primary image

National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff

Wed, Oct 11 • 5:00 PM

Free

Curatorial talk: Black Founders and Archives primary image

Curatorial talk: Black Founders and Archives

Wed, Oct 4 • 4:00 PM EDT

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Rooted 201: Intermediate Genealogy Skills primary image

Rooted 201: Intermediate Genealogy Skills

Tue, Oct 3 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Historic Rittenhouse Square Walking Tour primary image

Historic Rittenhouse Square Walking Tour

Sat, Sep 30 • 10:00 AM

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The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies and one of the largest family history libraries in the nation. Following a complete merger with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, HSP is also a leading repository of immigrant and ethnic history. It is second only to the Library of Congress for material on the nation’s founding and is the country’s third most popular destination for genealogical study. With approximately 21 million records including manuscripts, graphics, and books that span over 350 years of history, HSP is an invaluable resource for learning about our past.HSP serves thousands of on-site visitors each year. It also offers a research-by-mail service and extensive online resources, including a library catalog, finding aids, digital collection, and curricular materials. HSP hosts educator workshops and public programs, and publishes a quarterly scholarly journal. To learn more about HSP or to become a Friend, visit us at www.hsp.org.

 Accessibility

Closed captioning is provided for virtual events. Onsite events are accessible to those in need of barrier-free entrances. For more information or to inquire about other accessibility accommodations, please visit www.portal.hsp.org/accessibility or email programs@hsp.org.

Code of Conduct

We're committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment at all of our programs. Attendees, speakers, sponsors, staffers, and volunteers at HSP events are required to abide by our Code of Conduct.

 

Photography and Videography

Many of our programs are photographed or videotaped for scholarly, educational, and promotional use. By attending an event hosted by HSP, you give your consent to be photographed and videotaped. Footage of children under 18, however, will not be used without written consent from a parent or guardian.

 

Events

Individual Genealogy Consultations primary image

Individual Genealogy Consultations

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Innovator Talk: Richard Vague primary image

Innovator Talk: Richard Vague

Wed, May 1 • 6:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

Rooted: Genealogy 101 primary image

Rooted: Genealogy 101

Tue, May 7 • 6:30 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

Individual Genealogy Consultations primary image

Individual Genealogy Consultations

Check ticket price on event

Innovator Talk: Richard Vague primary image

Innovator Talk: Richard Vague

Wed, May 1 • 6:30 PM

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Rooted: Genealogy 101 primary image

Rooted: Genealogy 101

Tue, May 7 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring German Records primary image

Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring German Records

Tue, Mar 19 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Artist Talk: Xenobia Bailey primary image

Artist Talk: Xenobia Bailey

Wed, Mar 13 • 6:30 PM

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Reforming Philadelphia, 1682–2022 primary image

Reforming Philadelphia, 1682–2022

Mon, Dec 11 • 6:30 PM EST

Free

Poetry In Conversation: The Odyssey of Phillis Whe primary image

Poetry In Conversation: The Odyssey of Phillis Whe

Wed, Nov 29 • 6:30 PM EST

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Exploring Your Family Story Through Aerial Photography primary image

Exploring Your Family Story Through Aerial Photography

Tue, Nov 14 • 6:30 PM EST

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Education Volunteer Meet-up primary image

Education Volunteer Meet-up

Mon, Nov 13 • 10:00 AM

Free

Whisper to Me: A Conversation Through Time primary image

Whisper to Me: A Conversation Through Time

Wed, Nov 8 • 5:00 PM

Free

Into Our Third Century: HSP Turns 200 primary image

Into Our Third Century: HSP Turns 200

Tue, Oct 24 • 6:30 PM

Free

National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff primary image

National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff

Wed, Oct 11 • 5:00 PM

Free

Curatorial talk: Black Founders and Archives primary image

Curatorial talk: Black Founders and Archives

Wed, Oct 4 • 4:00 PM EDT

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Rooted 201: Intermediate Genealogy Skills primary image

Rooted 201: Intermediate Genealogy Skills

Tue, Oct 3 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Historic Rittenhouse Square Walking Tour primary image

Historic Rittenhouse Square Walking Tour

Sat, Sep 30 • 10:00 AM

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Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring German Records primary image

Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring German Records

Tue, Mar 19 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Artist Talk: Xenobia Bailey primary image

Artist Talk: Xenobia Bailey

Wed, Mar 13 • 6:30 PM

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Reforming Philadelphia, 1682–2022 primary image

Reforming Philadelphia, 1682–2022

Mon, Dec 11 • 6:30 PM EST

Free

Poetry In Conversation: The Odyssey of Phillis Whe primary image

Poetry In Conversation: The Odyssey of Phillis Whe

Wed, Nov 29 • 6:30 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Exploring Your Family Story Through Aerial Photography primary image

Exploring Your Family Story Through Aerial Photography

Tue, Nov 14 • 6:30 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Education Volunteer Meet-up primary image

Education Volunteer Meet-up

Mon, Nov 13 • 10:00 AM

Free

Whisper to Me: A Conversation Through Time primary image

Whisper to Me: A Conversation Through Time

Wed, Nov 8 • 5:00 PM

Free

Into Our Third Century: HSP Turns 200 primary image

Into Our Third Century: HSP Turns 200

Tue, Oct 24 • 6:30 PM

Free

National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff primary image

National History Day Philadelphia 2024 Kickoff

Wed, Oct 11 • 5:00 PM

Free

Curatorial talk: Black Founders and Archives primary image

Curatorial talk: Black Founders and Archives

Wed, Oct 4 • 4:00 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

Rooted 201: Intermediate Genealogy Skills primary image

Rooted 201: Intermediate Genealogy Skills

Tue, Oct 3 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Historic Rittenhouse Square Walking Tour primary image

Historic Rittenhouse Square Walking Tour

Sat, Sep 30 • 10:00 AM

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