History

Activism, outreach, and the “Germantown Sound” at Togetherness House [more…]

Happy Birthday, America! Dr. Woodson gets this party started with some truth that bears repeating: people of all colors founded this country. [more…]

If you think June’s too early for Independence Day, you need to learn your American History. School’s in session with Dr. Woodson.   [more…]

A husband’s mournful tribute from 1857 reminds us motherhood can be a crap shoot and sometimes the best we can do is move on.  [more…]

Once known only as the “monument in a box,” the Pastorius monument finally got its place in the sun. [more…]

A citizen journalist digs up more dirt on Germantown Settlement [more…]

As the Chestnut Hill rail line opened new tracts of land in the 19th century, wealthy homeowners turned to Meehan’s for fashionable flora  [more…]

Is Germantown Settlement ancient history? The Missing Branch radio show explores this 10-year-old scandal that keeps on giving.  [more…]