The Society for Industrial Archeology.

OLIVER EVANS CHAPTER

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  • 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…

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    Association for Preservation Technology Delaware Valley Chapter (APT-DVC) and the Oliver Evans Chapter of the Society for Industrial Archeology PRESENT CEMENT IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY…

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    Here is link to an article in the New Yorker highlighting the work of a dedicated individual, Philip Ashforth Coppola, who has taken on the mission…

  • Oliver Evans of Newport, Delaware

    On May 10th from 7-9pm at Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm, join us as we get to the grist of this amazing and remarkable man,…

  • Program Reminder

    Breweries of the Schuylkill: A Virtual Trip Upstream speaker Rich Wagner, PA Brewery Historian   Date: Monday, May 7, 2018 Time:  5:30 Refreshments    …

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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