Category: Other News and Events

This Philadelphia chocolate company began as an extract company in 1900 founded by three Blumenthal brothers  in the Old City neighborhood in Philadelphia. Initially the family business specialized in manufacturing flavoring extracts for bottlers, distillers, bakers, and confectioners and soon expanded, in 1905, to add chocolate liquors and cocoa powder to its product line. The…

A Society for Industrial Archeology Presentation by Arron Kotlensky and Steve Walton Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5 p.m. Eastern (US & Canada From its beginnings in 1817 through the Civil War, the West Point Foundry of Cold Spring, New York stood out as a pioneer of heavy industry capable of making ordnance and durable goods…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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 five historic homes along the Delaware & Raritan Canal are open to the public.It is the only time of the year that all are open at the same time.Participants are…