Delaware County: Where Pennsylvania Began

Join us for lively book discussions. We choose selections from many different genres. Meet up with friends, make new acquaintances and join the literary fun! This month we will discuss The Boston Massacre: A Family History by Serena Zabin. To obtain a copy of the monthly selection and for registration please email Jenifer at jphillips (at) swarthmorepubliclibrary.org.

Join Dr. Jordan Smith to discuss The Boston Massacre: A Family History by Serena Zabin, this year’s America250PADelco Revolutionary Reads Community Read title selection. The book invites reconsideration of one of the iconic events leading to the American Revolution. Dr. Smith is an assistant professor of history at Widener University, where he teaches courses on colonial and revolutionary America, the Atlantic world, and public history. He received his PhD from Georgetown University in 2018. Learn more at america250padelco.org

Revolutionary Reads will culminate with a visit from the author on Sunday, November 6 at 1:00 pm hosted by Widener University. This event is free and open to the public. Dr. Zabin will discuss her 2020 book which invites a reconsideration of one of the iconic events leading to revolution. Let us know you’d like to attend and stay up-to-date on event details by RSVPing. All attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a signed copy of the book and other fun swag!

History Lovers! This book club is for you! For September and October, the group will meet Monday, October 3 and Monday, October 24 at 7 pm. For September’s meeting the group will read The Boston Massacre: A Family History by Serena R. Zabin. For October’s meeting we will read from a list of books about the Revolutionary period. You can register and pick up a copy of The Boston Massacre: A Family History at the Reference Desk. For more information and to get the zoom link to participate in the discussions via Zoom, email Mary Bear Shannon at shannon@haverfordlibrary.org.

Join us for the recognition of the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Brandywine. This event on Hallowed ground, is on the actual site of the main battle combat area. See one of the largest events of its kind. See battle re-enactments, historical crafts, displays, authors, artists & local groups. Free, donations welcome.

Reenact the Battle of Brandywine! Two skirmishes and firing demo each day. Reenactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on site for all to engage with. Live music, food, and beverages will be available. $5 kids/$10 adults. Tickets at gate only

America250PA invites you to #JoinUs on National Pennsylvania Day, as we staff food banks across the Commonwealth! This July 20th, we are counting on you to #JoinUs at one of the 12 participating food banks near you. If you are able to volunteer a few hours of your time this Pennsylvania Day, please find your nearest food bank and complete our volunteer form on the 'More Info' button. Representatives from America250PADelco will be at Philabundance on July 20. Shifts are 8:45-12 and 12:45-4.

The celebration, hosted by Delaware County Council, the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association, and Taylor Made Vets will feature live music, artistic performances from local schools, vendors, food, and more.

Fun for the whole family! Demonstrations, crafts, food, music, beer, etc. Craft vendors and non-profits are invited to register. The theme this year is railways, so help celebrate what helped develop Haverford Twp and all of Delco! Suggested donation $2.

Parade (including bike parade) starts staging at 10:30 at Rockdale Art Center (starts 11:15). Ends at Monument at New/Mount Roads where there will be music, food, gifts, raffles, etc. from 10 am onwards.