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Wednesday, December 09, 2009 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (ET)
We are no longer accepting online reservations for the PhilaPlace Launch Party. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list or would like more information about the event, please call Emilie Kretschmar at 215-732-6200 ext. 300.
Join the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and the Honorable Mayor Michael A. Nutter as we celebrate the launch of PhilaPlace.
ATTENTION: Due to overwhelming response, the official announcement will be in City Council Chambers on the 4th Floor of City Hall, followed by a reception with refreshments and live entertainment. Please arrive on time, because seating is limited. Enter at the Northeast entrance to City Hall, and remember to bring a picture ID to get through security.
Be there as we introduce PhilaPlace to the community and thank everyone who made this project possible.
PhilaPlace was created by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in partnership with the City of Philadelphia Department of Records, the University of Pennsylvania School of Design, and other institutions and community organizations. PhilaPlace has been made possible by generous support from The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage, through the Heritage Philadelphia Program; jointly by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Endowment for the Humanities; the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, the Federal-State Partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities; The Pennsylvania Department of Education; Southwest Airlines; the Connelly Foundation; Samuel S. Fels Fund; and the Walter J. Miller Foundation.
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies and one of the largest family history libraries in the nation. Following a complete merger with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, HSP is also a leading repository of immigrant and ethnic history. It is second only to the Library of Congress for material on the nation’s founding and is the country’s third most popular destination for genealogical study. With approximately 21 million records including manuscripts, graphics, and books that span over 350 years of history, HSP is an invaluable resource for historical research.
HSP serves thousands of on-site visitors each year. It also offers a research-by-mail service and extensive online resources, including a library catalog, finding aids, digital collection, and curricular materials. HSP hosts educator workshops and public programs, and publishes a quarterly scholarly journal. To learn more about HSP or to become a member, visit us at www.hsp.org.
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