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Mapping American Iron with a Geographical Information System
Society For Industrial Archeology Iron & Steel Heritage Forum presents Dr. Anne Kelly Knowles – “Mapping American Iron with a Geographical Information System” Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern (US & Canada) As a geographer, my first step in researching some aspect of history is to map what I want to understand. This presentation…
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The Centennial Exposition of 1876: Recreated on Market East
Philadelphia’s Center City District Foundation presents The Centennial Exposition of 1876: Recreated on Market East The Lits Building, corner entrance, 8th & Market Sts.Monday-Saturday, June 25 – December | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Lits Building, corner entrance, 8th & Market Sts.Monday-Saturday, June 25 – December | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. In 1876, Philadelphia made history, hosting…
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Anvil of the World
Elfreth’s Alley Museum presents Anvil of the World Back for an extended run after a sold out performance in 2025, ANVIL OF THE WORLD is an original one-person gothic horror performance about industrialization and masculinity in nineteenth century Philadelphia, performed by Jeff Joseph Katz and directed by Michael A. Stahler. Accompanied by hand-drawn animation and…
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LOVING LEBANON BOLOGNA: A TOUR OF SELTZER’S SMOKEHOUSE
Historic Foodways Society of the Delaware Valley presents Saturday, October 17, noon to 2:00 p.m. Tour one of the region’s most iconic heritage food sites — the Smokehouse at Seltzer’s where Lebanon Bologna is made.Experience the story — of four generations — of Seltzers Lebanon Bologna where the smell of smoldering wood and perfectly cured…
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Coke Making Part 2 – Modern Era: Coke Ovens
the SIA Iron and Steel Heritage Forum (ISHF)is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting Cokemaking, Part 2, Modern Era: Coke Ovens WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 at 5pm Eastern “Modern” Cokemaking is making coke in long, narrow refractory chambers or retorts.By using the term retort, I am utilizing the most general meaning of the process…
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Internet sensation Milo Rossi
Internet sensation Milo Rossi Tuesday Oct 6, Wednesday Oct 7, 2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT • Multiple prices Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as “miniminuteman” — is coming to Philadelphia for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This isn’t your typical archaeology lecture. The Oliver Evans Chapter…
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Tour of the Schuylkill Generating Station
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM Join the Oliver Evans Chapter of the Society for Industrial Archeology for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of one of Philadelphia’s most important industrial landmarks, the Schuylkill Generating Station. Designed by John T. Windrim for the Philadelphia Electric Company, the Schuylkill Generating Station was the first large-scale, centralized power plant…
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Historic Bridges of the Upper Delaware Reminder
The Society for Industrial Archeology — Oliver Evans Chapter presents The Historic Bridges of the Upper Delawarefrom Port Jervis to Trenton and their Social Importance An Illustrated talk ON ZOOM by Robert Thomas, AIA Join us for an adventure to the scenic Upper Delaware River above tidewater at Trenton NJ and its historic bridges up…
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45th Symposium on Industrial Archeology in New York and New Jersey
When: 24 Oct 2026 9:15 AM, EDTWhere: Babbio Center, Room 122 Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey Will you be attending? Register Not attending EVENT DETAILS: Advance registration is required. Deadline for registration is October 16, 2026. 9:15 Registration and Coffee9:45 Welcoming Remarks. Mary Habstritt, RCSIA President.10:00 The Past and Future of…
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The Lower Susquehanna River Valley
The Lower Merion Conservancy Presents The Lower Susquehanna River Valley An illustrated talk and travelogue by Bob ThomasWith lessons for our Schuylkill River Communities Those from Central Pennsylvania are often unaware of the historic, natural, and cultural riches of the Susquehanna River Valley. We’ll explore the exciting lower Susquehanna with its charming river towns, towering…
