Historical Storytelling

Schedule

Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

2987 Almond St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19134 | Philadelphia, PA

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Storytellers from Historic Philadelphia, Inc. share 3-5 minute stories filled with historical insights and facts. This program sparks interest in history with diverse perspectives beyond the Founding Fathers. Hear stories about people like: Henry Box Brown, Octavius Catto, James Forten, Ona Judge, Jane Johnson, Caroline LeCount, The Grimke Sisters, The Oneida Tribe, The Lenape Tribe, and more! All ages welcome.

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