Philadelphia: A Narrative History Book Talk – Jul 9
Posted by Historical Society of Pennsylvania on July 1, 2025
Join us at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in conversation with Paul Kahan, author of Philadelphia: A Narrative History and historian Emma Lapsansky-Werner. Together, they’ll explore how diversity, civic conflict, and reform have shaped Philadelphia’s identity across centuries. From William Penn’s idealistic grid to Edmund Bacon’s urban renewal and today’s redevelopment efforts, the discussion will examine the city’s evolving physical form and its leaders’ enduring belief in planning as a path to civic virtue. The program will also explore the role of archives, museums, and preservation efforts in both constraining and expanding the symbolic meaning of Philadelphia’s history – beyond its Revolutionary legacy.
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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