OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

On Thursday, November 20th, chapter members had a tour of the exhibit, “And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia,” at the American Swedish Historical Museum. The exhibit is on display until January 4, 2026. Chapter member Mary Anne Eves, arranged the tour and prepared…
The Oliver Evans Chapter presents“The Industrial and Neighborhood History around Matthias Baldwin Park”A talk by Joe Walsh, vice president of the Friends of Matthias Baldwin…
South Street Museum Opening 523 S. 4th St. – Phila. PA 19147 The Museum is a collection of artifacts from the South Street Renaissance as…
Join the SIA for the 15th session of IA Online Wednesday, November 10 at 8 p.m. Eastern (US & Canada) T. Arron Kotlensky & Steve…
Oliver Evans chapter member Joel Spivak is exhibiting at the Neon Museum in Northern Liberties. He is a member of the Philadelphia Dumpster Divers ,…

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.


