Posting this video of our Memorial day observance at St. Joachim Cemetery. There are several WW2 veterans at rest there, including one who was killed in action in February of 1945.
Category: history
Memorial Day 2015
In observance of Memorial Day here are some video tributes from the past.
Ceremony at the Civil War memorial in Cedar Hill in 2012 at this link.
Re-dedication of the Civil War memorial in Cedar Hill Cemetery in 2013 at this link.
If you want to hear what the music sounded like in the Civil War listen to this.
Debbie Klak talks about the War Memorial up at Frankford Stadium at this link.
The Battle Hymn of the Republic on the mighty organ at St. Mark’s played by Ed Green at this link.
In Frankford on Monday at 9:30 AM at St. Joachim Church, Griscom and Church Streets, there will be a Memorial Day observance. There are veterans at rest in the cemetery there from the Civil War, WW1 and 2 and Vietnam. At least two of them were killed in action. The Scouts will be on hand to place flags on the graves of these men. You are cordially invited to stop by and pay tribute.
Magna Carta 800th Birthday Celebration
Historical Society of Frankford
P.O. Box 4588
Philadelphia, PA 19124
The Historical Society of Frankford invites you to our celebration of Magna Carta’s 800th birthday:
May 12, 2015
7:30 p.m.
1507 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Parking is easy, on Orthodox Street and in the Friends Meeting lot across the street. The Arrott Street Terminal/Margaret-Orthodox stop of the el is a 3 block walk from us.
Our speaker is Jay H. Ginsburg, Esquire.
There will be refreshments after the program, and tours of our special collections will be offered.
In 13th century England, a bunch of autocratic warlords became irritable about the rule of England’s worst king ever, so they sent a gaggle of serfs and peasants onto the field at Runnemede to slaughter another gaggle of serfs and peasants assembled by Bad King John.
The warlord contingent routed the royal contingent, so the warlords had the opportunity to write the terms of peace. They had various levels of literacy, a variety of motives, and little reason to trust each other, so they convened a brain trust headed by one Stephen Langton, and that is how the most important document in the evolution of government by the people came to be drawn up by committee. Magna Carta protects the rights of “peers”, which at the time meant warlords, but, thru the magic of Anglo-American creativity, now means us. And us doesn’t even mean just folks that you and I would be willing to have dinner with, but now embraces illegal immigrants, mass murderers, child molesters, war criminals, and corrupt politicians.
And, because 800 years worth of brave activists have been accorded the rights of habeas corpus and jury trials, it turns out that they have had the courage to gather to demonstrate, and to demand the right to speak about political issues, practice a minority religion or no religion, the abolition of slavery, and universal suffrage.
We think that the 800th birthday of all of that is worth a song. Please join us.
John Bufffington
History Committee Chair
Historical Society of Frankford
Historical Society Turns a Corner
Its been a busy time for the Historical Society of Frankford. They mark the 110th anniversary since the founding of the society this year. After having been without heat in the building for months at the end of last year due to the failure of their boiler, they bounced back this year with a new boiler and a list of great monthly programs and a collection of fund raisers.
Jim Young, President of the HSF taking pride in the long awaited painting in progress at the Society.
The next event is on Saturday May 16th from 10AM to 5PM for an indoor flea market at the HSF building at 1507 Orthodox Street. There will also be baked goods, plants and live music. See the details below and tables are available for $15.
Jim Young, President of the HSF taking pride in the long awaited painting in progress at the Society
Historical Society OF Frankford 110th Anniversary Programs
* 110th Anniversary Renaissance *
Tuesday, 14 April 2015 7:30pm
18th CENTURY DOMESTIC MEDICINE
Nicole Salomone, Medical Historian/Lecturer /Author
18th CENTURY DOMESTIC MEDICINE
Nicole Salomone, Medical Historian/Lecturer /Author
Late 18th Century domestic medicines could include folk remedies, family tales, Indian lore,
homegrown herbs, patent medicines and local concoctions of inconsistent efficacy. Until the
founding of Frankford Hospital in 1903, area residents resorted to some creative cures. Join Medical
Historian Nicole Salomone for this lecture/display.
homegrown herbs, patent medicines and local concoctions of inconsistent efficacy. Until the
founding of Frankford Hospital in 1903, area residents resorted to some creative cures. Join Medical
Historian Nicole Salomone for this lecture/display.
Refreshments served. Members free; Others $5.00
Sunday, 19 April 2015 1:00pm
I Zanni Illuminati
COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE
Performance, Kid’s Medieval Workshop
I Zanni Illuminati
COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE
Performance, Kid’s Medieval Workshop
For your amusement, Impresario David K Schreur (Baron Fum, Society for Creative Anachronism) and
his group, I ZANNI ILLUMINATI, will entertain in the timeless tradition of the Commedia Dell’Arte.
Following their one-of-a kind presentation, a Medieval Performance Workshop will be conducted for
the young folks, culminating in an impromptu production. As the children’s workshop is conducted,
adults will enjoy listening to live music on period instruments, viewing the Society’s extensive
library and museum collections reflecting the history of Northeast Philadelphia, and sipping adult
libations. A light Continental brunch will be available throughout.
his group, I ZANNI ILLUMINATI, will entertain in the timeless tradition of the Commedia Dell’Arte.
Following their one-of-a kind presentation, a Medieval Performance Workshop will be conducted for
the young folks, culminating in an impromptu production. As the children’s workshop is conducted,
adults will enjoy listening to live music on period instruments, viewing the Society’s extensive
library and museum collections reflecting the history of Northeast Philadelphia, and sipping adult
libations. A light Continental brunch will be available throughout.
Community Social – Refreshments served. Fee $5.00
Sunday, 26 April 2015 3:00pm
PIANO MUSICAL RECITAL
Joseph Krupa, Master Pianist, Performer, Collaborator, Instructor
PIANO MUSICAL RECITAL
Joseph Krupa, Master Pianist, Performer, Collaborator, Instructor
Pianist Joseph Krupa has a Master of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Calgary,
appeared as a concerto soloist with the Orchestra Society of Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill
Orchestra, and participated in workshops and master classes in Europe, Canada, and the United
States. His piano performance will include compositions by Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and
Rachmaninoff. Guests will have the chance to dialogue with him about the music and composers
during a reception with light refreshments following the performance.
appeared as a concerto soloist with the Orchestra Society of Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill
Orchestra, and participated in workshops and master classes in Europe, Canada, and the United
States. His piano performance will include compositions by Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and
Rachmaninoff. Guests will have the chance to dialogue with him about the music and composers
during a reception with light refreshments following the performance.
Refreshments served. Members $12.00; Others $15.00
1507 Orthodox Street (PO Box 4888)
Philadelphia, PA 19124
www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org
215-743-6030
www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org
215-743-6030
