The Society for Industrial Archeology.
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Firstival: First Paper Maker in America: 1690Saturday, June 27, 11am-1pmRittenhouseTown, Philadelphia We take paper for granted now. But in the late 1600s, when Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn recruited German papermaker and preacher William Rittenhouse to manufacture the writing parchment in the New World, paper was a luxury. Rittenhouse started a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
● About US
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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