Highlighting the rich history of the Byberry neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia by activating four historic sites along or near the Poquessing Creek Trail through public programs and historic restoration and interpretation.

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Benjamin Rush: Citizen Activist – Lecture by Rush biographer Stephen Fried

April 6, 2026 7:00 — 8:30 PM

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Revolutionary Medicine: Workshop on Medicinal Plants in Benjamin Rush’s Time

March 28, 2026 1:00 — 2:30 PM

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What Was Purvis Reading? The Books of A Great Abolitionist

November 15, 2025 1:00 — 5:00 PM

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In the Light of Freedom: Historical Reenactment and Lantern Parade

October 18, 2025 6:30 — 7:30 PM

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In the Light of Freedom: Lantern-Making Workshop

October 18, 2025 5:00 — 6:30 PM

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The Poquessing: Discover Philadelphia’s Forgotten Creek

October 4, 2025 1:00 — 3:00 PM

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Living Connections: Lenape Storytelling

September 13, 2025 1:00 — 2:30 PM

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Neighborhood History Celebration

June 28, 2025 11:00 — 2:00 PM

Join us for a celebration of Northeast Philadelphia history!
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Northeast Philadelphia History Network Meeting

May 7, 2025 7:00 PM

Click here to watch the recording! Project Director Jack McCarthy will speak on the Poquessing Trail of History at the May monthly meeting of the Northeast Philadelphia History Network, sponsored by Friends of Northeast Philadelphia History. The meeting will be held on May 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM at historic Pennepack Baptist Church, 8732 Krewstown
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