The Society for Industrial Archeology.

OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

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  • A chapter member noted that the organization sponsoring this talk and its location in person were not included in the last post. It is the historic Cornwall Iron Furnace, 1742 “With the exception of a mere handful of similar preservations in Sweden and Germany – and possibly a few in…

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  • Trolley Tour of the Philadelphia Navy Yard

    American Swedish Historical Museumpresents Guided Trolley Tour of the Philadelphia Navy Yard Thursday, October 2, 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm Don’t miss this unique opportunity for a guided…

  • Discover Lost Mount Penn

    The German Society of Pennsylvaniapresents Discover Lost Mount Penn – Wine, History & Stories Wednesday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm Join us for a…

  • Canal House Challenge

    Lawrence Historical Society presents Canal House Challenge Sunday, September 14, 2025 The Canal House Challenge is an annual event held in September at which all…

  •  Legacy of Naval Shipbuilding

    American Swedish Historical Museum presents  Virtual Curator Talk with Gordon Calhoun, Curator and Historian for the National Museum of the US NavyFriday, September 12, 2025,…

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The SIA’s emphasis on archeology reflects a concern for the tangible evidence of early industry.  Our mission is the study, interpretation, and preservation of the surviving factories, machinery, bridges, canals, industrial communities and artifacts that are historically significant.

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