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Greater Philadelphia: A New History for the Twenty-First Century - Thursday, December 18 at 6:00 PM at American Philosophical Society in Old City, PhiladelphiaOld City

Greater Philadelphia: A New History for the Twenty-First Century

Thursday, December 18 at 6:00 PM·6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.·Old City·American Philosophical Society

Greater Philadelphia: A New History for the Twenty-First Century

Posted to Old City on November 25, 2025

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Thu, Dec 18 at 6pm – 7pm

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American Philosophical Society

104 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Public Lecture. Featuring: Charlene Mires, Howard Gillette, Michelle McDonald

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