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Mapping Our History - Teacher Workshop

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM (ET)

Philadelphia, United States

Mapping Our History - Teacher Workshop

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This workshop is sold out. To be placed on a waiting list, call Laura at 215-732-6200 ext. 214.

Mapping projects allow students to connect with local history as they gather, analyze, and interpret information about their neighborhood. This PhilaPlace workshop will suggest approaches for developing local history mapping lessons and discuss ways to incorporate immigration and oral history into such projects. To learn more about PhilaPlace, visit PhilaPlace.org. Attendance qualifies for two hours of Act 48 credit. Teachers must register in advance. To see HSP's full calendar of events, click here.

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1300 Locust St.
Philadelphia, 19107

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM (ET)


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Historical Society of Pennsylvania



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.