Please join us in welcoming Emma Hirt as HSP’s new Programs Assistant Co-Op. Emma is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies with...

HSP commemorates the 50th anniversary of the speech of Dr. Henry Anonymous, aka Dr. John Fryer, which was instrumental in the APA's...

Please join us in welcoming Katy Barnes as HSP’s new Director of Genealogical Services and Programs. Katy comes to HSP from Legacy Tree...

Please join us in welcoming Ani (pronounced Ah-nee) Xhemali as HSP’s new Chief Administrative Officer. Ani comes to HSP from the First...

Philadelphia, April 5, 2022 – At its most recent meeting, HSP’s Board of Councilors elected two new members, LiRon Anderson-Bell and...

Please join us in welcoming Selena Bemak as HSP’s new Programs and Communications Coordinator. Selena comes to HSP from the American...

Historical Society of Pennsylvania Chief Executive Officer David Brigham said the decision by Philadelphia Orphans Court Judge Sheila...

Please join us in welcoming Justina Barrett as HSP’s new Director of Education & Programs. Justina comes to HSP after more than sixteen ...

HSP would like to welcome Haverford student Becca Matson as our summer Programs Assistant Co-Op! Read on to learn more about Becca and...

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is excited to partner with the filmmakers on a special virtual screening of the award-winning new...

Are you a member of HSP? If so, we encourage you to take advantage of remote access to the Adam Matthew online databases that are usually...

We are thrilled to announce that our recent fundraising appeal ushering in our new President & CEO, David R. Brigham, has more than...

Treasure's Society Event February 17 at 6:00 p.m. held virtually over Zoom David Brigham shares his journey to HSP as a researcher over...

UPDATE: NEW CHAT HOURS ARE MONDAYS & FRIDAYS, 11-2 p.m. EST. Have a question about HSP’s collections? Having trouble finding something on...

Philadelphia, October 27, 2020 – The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) announced today that David R. Brigham, Ph.D., will become...

Now’s the time to live HSP's slogan. We are in unprecedented times and we must document our experiences. This is where you come in! More...

Women’s suffrage did not happen in a vacuum, rather it was the result of decades of women moving out of the home and into the schools and...

HSP is thrilled and thankful to announce it is a recipient of a grant from the COVID-19 Arts Aid PHL!

Black lives do matter. As a repository of history, we know the importance of taking a hard look at our past.

Now’s the time to live HSP's slogan. We are in unprecedented times and we must document our experiences. This is where you come in!