The 15th PDAC had their community day up at Lincoln High on Rowland Avenue and I got there a bit late. I missed the crowd and only managed to get a little video to show what you missed if you did not stop by. I did connect with my old Friend Jim Ryan of the Friends of Pennypack Park.
Frankford Friends Spring Fair
Got up today to some clouds and had to go out but on the way back we stopped at Frankford Friends to see what was happening at the Fair. There was a good crowd even then and eveyone seemed to be having a good time. The sun was starting to come on strong. Here is a few minutes of video.
Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War and Philadelphia
It was a full house at the Historical Society of Frankford on Tuesday night as Dr. Anthony Waskie, an Assistant Professor at Temple University, lectured on the subject. His insights into the times and personalities was unique and especially relevant to Frankford and Philadelphia.
Also on display is an exhibit commemorating the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln in 1809. The exhibit draws on the Society’s extensive collection of Lincoln related books, photographs, original documents, and artifacts to tell in brief the story of the rail splitter from Illinois. Thanks to the HSF for assembling this exhibit. It will be available to view for the next few months whenever the Society is open.
Dr. Waskie has written and lectured widely on the Civil War and is very active in Civil War history, research and preservation. He is a specialist on the life and career of Gen. George G. Meade whom he portrays in a “first person” style living-history performance. Active with the Philadelphia Consortium for Civil War History, he is part of the group seeking to promote the Civil War History of the city; and the foundation of the new Civil War & Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia, for which he serves on the Advisory Board. He is a charter member of the Philadelphia Civil War History Consortium. He was elected to membership in the Union League of Philadelphia in 2003. He is an active participant and founding member in the “Civil War & Emancipation Studies program” at Temple University, a part of CHAT (Center for the Humanities at Temple ).
Coming up in June at the HSF is a the Antiques Appraisal Fair on June 7th and a program on Historical Flags and Banners on June 9th.
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Next Week in Frankford
- 15th District 3rd Annual community Day
When-Sat, May 16, 10am – 2pmWhere-Lincoln High School, 7400 Rowland Ave. Phila. PA. (map)Description-15th District Phila. Police Dept. along with 15th District Advisory Council Sponsored by City Council Maria Sanchez and State Senator Tina Tartaglione Rain date may 17th
- Frankford Friends School Hosts Annual Spring Fair for the Community
When-Sat, May 16, 10am – 3pmWhere-Frankford Friends School, 1500 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia , PA 19124 (map)Description-Frankford Friends School (FFS) will host its Annual Spring Fair for the community on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at FFS, 1500 Orthodox Street , Philadelphia , PA 19124 . The day of the event will be filled with fun activities, carnival games, a petting zoo, snacks and new this year the Alumni Café. Don’t miss this exciting event! Come out and enjoy the festivities, tell a friend! FFS has been at its current historic location for over 175 years! FFS provides quality, affordable Quaker-based education for grades Pre-K through 8th grade. For more information on the school or the Spring Fair, check out our website at www.frankfordfriendsschool.org.
- Gun Buy Back
When-Sat, May 16, 10am – 12pmWhere-TACONY BAPTIST CHURCH, Disston Street, Philadelphia, PA (map)Description-GUN BUY BACK TO BE HELD AT TACONY BAPTIST CHURCH FROM 10:00AM TILL 12 NOON.
- Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When-Tue, May 19, 7pm – 8pmWhere-St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
