The Greater Philadelphia Area
Jack McCarthy presented “An illustrated lecture on Philadelphia music history, featuring archival images and audio recordings” to the Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society.
Mr. McCarthy covered a chronology of music in the Philadelphia region. Of significance was the fact that the Ridge Hermits (Kelpius) performed the first known Philadelphia concert at the Old Swedes Church in 1701.
April 27th
To be held at:
Journey’s Way
403 Rector Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
@ 7 PM
Guest Speaker — Mr. Chris Daniels – Pennsylvania Button Society
“Manufacturing of Buttons Prior to 1898”
Presented by Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society
September 23rd
To be held at:
Journey’s Way
403 Rector Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
@ 7 PM
Guest Speaker — Mike Jesberger, Historian
“The Common Soldier During the American Revolutionary War”
October 28thnd
To be held at:
Journey’s Way
403 Rector Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
@ 7 PM
Guest Speaker — Reverend Ron Matlack, Historian
“Colonial Philadelphia”
November 18th
To be held at:
Journey’s Way
403 Rector Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
@ 7 PM
Guest Speaker – John Johnstone, Local Historian
“Shawmont Station-The World’s Oldest Railroad Building”