Archives Month Philly Open House
October 20, 2017 5:30 pm
Presbyterian Historical Society
Did you know we have a set of dueling pistols from the Battle of Prestonpans?
Celebrate Archives Month Philly at PHS
Collection Curios and Oddities
Friday, October 20, 2017, 5:30-8 p.m.
Drinks, Food & Fun!
PHS staff members will be on hand to talk about their specially selected items on display in the reading room, including a 16-foot-long spear associated with a 19th-century missionary to Damascus, a curiously-shaped wooden ballot box from the 1700s, and Reformation-era rare books featured in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses.
During the open house, visitors may also view the current in-house exhibit on Presbyterians and the American Revolution, sign up for behind-the-scenes tours, and enjoy food, drink, and conversation.
425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145
For more information contact Kristen Gaydos call 215-928-3893.
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