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Philadelphia quickly grew into an important colonial city and during the American Revolution was the site of the First and Second Continental Congresses. After the Revolution, the city was …

Founded in 1892, GSP is one of the earliest genealogical societies founded in the United States. Our mission is to provide leadership and support in promoting genealogy through education, …

Philadelphia History: Philadelphia firsts. Founding of Pennsylvania (January 5). William Penn wrote, "This day my country was confirmed to me by the name of Pennsylvania, a name the …

4 days ago · William Penn acquired the province of Pennsylvania in 1681 from King Charles II of England as a place where his fellow Quakers could enjoy freedom of worship and a chance to …

Feb 2, 2025 · From founding fathers to cultural icons, the city has played a crucial role in shaping the course of the United States. This post explores some of the most famous historic figures to …

Information about the Pennsylvania German Pioneers books and where to find them online.

Founded by William Penn as a place of religious tolerance, its spirit infused the early steps towards independence. The first European settlers on the site were Swedes, who established …

Apr 16, 2016 · This project hopes to find information and collect data on some of the primary groups of colonial Pennsylvanian settlers: English Quakers, Welsh Quakers, Germans, and …

Who were the Pioneers? The people who traveled to the west of North America with the aspiration to settle and develop the unexplored territories are known as the Pioneers. The eastern coast …