Explore Navy and Marine Corps roots at Philly’s Historical Society
Celebrations for the Homecoming 250 Navy & Marine Corps events continue in the city. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is leaning into the fun and sprinkling in some history with a new exhibit. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s programs and communications manager, Selena Austin, joined us in the PHL17 studio to talk all about what we can expect.
(WPHL) -- The Pennsbury High School Marching Band in Fairless Hills, Pa., geared up for the US Navy and Marine Corps 250th Birthday Parade. On Friday, PHL17 had the chance to talk to some students about what they are excited about for Monday's parade. "I'm honored to be doing it…
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL/AP) -- The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are celebrating their 250th Anniversary with numerous exciting events, including the Parade of Ships. Vessels streamed up and down the Delaware River beside Philadelphia on Thursday to kick off the celebration. Among the ships that took part were the USS Lassen, the…
SHENANDOAH – The Great Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902 is the topic of tonight’s talk at the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society. Peter Skirmantas will present on the topic of “How a fatal carriage accident helped end the Great Anthracite Strike of 1902.” The strike, which is the subject of…