[Posted on behalf of Hillary Kativa] On October 8th, the Hagley Library invited visitors to explore the history of American business, technology, and innovation with document displays and behind-the-scenes tours in honor of American Archives Month. Located at the historic DuPont powder yards on the banks of the Brandywine, the Hagley Library is home to … More Archives Month: Hagley Open House

Thank you to all the enthusiastic and curious nerds who came out on Wednesday, 10/5, for Archives Month Philly‘s second year of collaboration with the fine folks at Nerd Nite Philly! We had three speakers on a range of nerdy archives topics: David J. Gary, now of the American Philosophical Society, discussed work he did … More Archives Month: Nerd Nite Philly

[Posted on behalf of Chrissie Perella] Archives Month Philly 2016 kicked off with sweet treats! The German Society of Pennsylvania hosted Ryan Berley (of Franklin Fountain and Shane’s Candies) for “Springerle and More: 19th century Cookie Molds.” Not only did we get to learn about the history of Springerle molds, we also got to taste the finished product! (Fun fact 1: … More Archives Month: Springerle at the German Society Of Pennsylvania

Posted on behalf of Bayard Miller.   The 2015 Archives Month Philly season officially kicked off last night over at Frankford Hall with a very special Nerd Nite: Archives Edition. The large crowd gathered to toast the night away and learn about ink, handwriting, and women doctors. Lisa Berry Drago took us from goat to … More Archives Month Philly: Nerd Nite