OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

Author: Muriel K, Veep

  • Fossil fuel legacies in South and Southwest Philadelphia

    This website provides you—and others who care about the past and future of Philadelphia—a rich collection of sources about the South Philadelphia refinery complex and other petrochemical sites along the lower Schuylkill River. Fundamentally, this website is a research tool: a digital archive accompanied by reference works and maps. Stakeholders at various levels—neighborhood, municipal, commonwealth,…

  • Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania: Fifty Years and Forward

    Virtual program, November 14, 2025 The talk is a nostalgic look at the museum’s origins, its first 50 years of service, highlights of its programs and projects, and prospects for the future. Railroad Museum Director, Patrick C. Morrison, will use archival and contemporary images to share some of the more notable and memorable aspects of…

  • The Little Ship that Saved the Nation

    American Swedish Historical Museum presents USS Monitor: The Little Ship that Saved the Nation Virtual Lunchtime Lecture by John QuarsteinFriday, November 7th – 12:00–1:00 pm John Quarstein, Director Emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, will explore the fascinating history of 19th-century Swedish American inventor and engineer John Ericsson and the role his ironclad ship played…

  • And Let Victory Tell the Rest

    The Oliver Evans Society for Industrial Archeology invites you to join us forAN EXHIBITION TOUR OFAnd Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia Thursday, November 20 at 11:00 AMAt The American Swedish Historical Museum1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145$20 per person.Registration and advance payment are required.Space is limited, so please…

  • Reminder: Print and Picture Collection presentation

    There are still openings to join the group for the upcoming Wednesday Program. Special Visit to the Free Library’s Print and Picture Collection (PIX)Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6 pm – 7 pm Visit Parkway Central Library’s Print and Picture Collection for a special display of material related to Philadelphia’s industrial history, including prints, photographs, and…

  • 44th Symposium on Industrial Archeology

    Host: Roebling Chapter, SIAWhen: 11 Oct 2025 9:30 AM, EDTWhere: Room 104, Babbio Center, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken NJ Advance registration is required and includes coffee & lunchFees are $55 for Roebling Chapter members, $65 for non-members, $30 for students DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 3RD Register here Join us for a day of…

  • Free Library’s Print and Picture Collection

    Special Visit to the Free Library’s Print and Picture Collection (PIX)Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6 pm – 7 pm Visit Parkway Central Library’s Print and Picture Collection for a special display of material related to Philadelphia’s industrial history, including prints, photographs, and drawings. This in-person program will be presented by Laura Stroffolino, curator of the…

  • Legacy of Naval Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia

    American Swedish Historical Museumpresents Gordon Calhoun,Curator and Historian for the National Museum of the US Navy Gordon will highlight the rich legacy of naval shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia. Delving into the pivotal role the area played in building the might of the U.S. Navy from the Revolutionary War through the 20th century, this virtual lecture…

  • 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 tour of the historic Philadelphia Navy Yard with CAPT Francis Spencer, USN (Ret.), former commanding officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division. The tour will highlight both the Navy Yard’s…

  • 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 fascinating evening as local author Mike Madaio uncovers the vibrant history of Reading, Pennsylvania’s winemaking industry and resort culture. His book, Lost Mount Penn: Wineries, Railroads and Resorts of Reading,…