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The Johnson House Historic Site
6306 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-438-1768
Hours of Operation and Tours
Johnson House Map, provided by MapQuest
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 | Sixth Annual Johnson House Book Fair |
 Anonymous writes "The Johnson House Historic Site will host its sixth annual Book Fair on Sunday, May 15, 2005. The sale of books will take place from Noon until 4:00 p.m. and will include new, children’s and classic books, something for the entire family. The event is free and a portion of book sales will go to support this National Historic Landmark for its role on the Underground Railroad. Scheduled tours of the site will be available.
The program will highlight one of Philadelphia’s leading Underground Railroad “conductors”, William Still, who assisted untold numbers of fugitives heading north to freedom. You will be able to hear his words as spoken by one of his descendants from the 2005 Plexus Publishing, Inc. reprint of his book The Underground Rail Road. William Still’s book narrates the activities of nearly 200 slaves, has over 60 black and white illustrations, and includes letters, newspaper clippings, and biographical sketches of 19th century abolitionists. The book has not received the attention that it should; it is a story about our history that should be included in every home.
Storyteller Linda Goss and Musician Alfie Pollitt will present African-American Literature from Slavery to the Civil Rights Movement at 1:00pm. This Words and Wisdom program is co-produced with the Rosenbach Museum and Library.
Poetry Readings will be presented by the Johnson House Youth Writers, a group of young students who use the Johnson House for inspiration, in cooperation with Arcadia University.
The event is free and open to the public and continues our tradition of celebrating great literature, particularly for children, about the Underground Railroad. "
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Posted by superuser on Thursday, April 21 @ 20:45:43 CDT (9 reads)
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| Archeology funding from History Channel and National Trust |
 Anonymous writes "MAYOR STREET, THE JOHNSON HOUSE AND STUDENTS TO CELEBRATE
THE HISTORY CHANNEL Save Our History grant
Mayor Street joins The History Channel, The Johnson House
and students and educators from the Philadelphia Mennonite High School
to celebrate Philadelphia's Save Our History grant from The History
Channel. Aside from the buildings on the property, the Johnson House does not have a collection or artifacts related to the site, as the grounds have never been properly excavated. With the help of The History Channel Save Our History grant, 25 11th grade students from the Philadelphia Mennonite
High School will work with the Johnson House staff and archeologists from Kise, Straw & Kolodner to conduct on-site research on the historic site and the role it played as a site on theUnderground Railroad.
The Save Our History National Grant program is an extension of
Save Our History philanthropic initiative and demonstrates the network's commitment to inspiring, motivating and educating local communities on the
importance of preserving the past. 29 history organizations across the
country will receive Save Our History community preservation grants this year. Johnson House has also received funding from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for this project.
City Hall, Room 202
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
MEDIA CALL TIME: 1:30 p.m. (Event begins promptly at
2:00 p.m.)
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Posted by Superuser on Thursday, February 03 @ 16:43:17 CST (186 reads)
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| Johnson House Events for Black History Month |
Anonymous writes "Monday January 18, Martin Luther King Day of Service 10am-1pm
Lifetime of Action, Day of Reflection
Workshop at Johnson House Celebrating a Legacy of Human Rights,
Co-sponsored by Greater Philadelphia Cares.
For information and to RSVP please call 215-546-4454.
Black History Month Events
Special Events at Johnson House All February
Sunday February 6 3:00-5:00pm. Johnson House Member Apprecation Event event: members free admission, non-members $5. African American Cinema and the Underground Railroad. Larry Richards, archivist for the Free Library of Philadelphia, and editor of, African American Films Through 1959, will present how the Underground Railroad and enslavement were presented in the African-American cinema of the early 1900s. Light supper will follow. Please call to reserve a spot.
Sunday February 13 2-4pm. Meet the Abolitionists! See a live performance of Taking a Stand for Freedom, a reenactment of an anti-slavery meeting like took place at Johnson House, tours of the house and walking tours available.
Sunday February 20 3-5pm. Student Essay Contest! Awards presentation for "freedom essays" reflecting on anniversary of 1688 Protest Against Slavery and honoroing Eleanor Hendly of Teen Shop, Inc.
Saturday February 26 and Saturday March 5, Community Quilting Bee. Spaces limited. Please call now to reserve—make your mark on History!
Sunday February 27. 2-4pm. So you think you were on the Underground Railroad? Presentation and discussion of local research strategies with with Christopher Densmore, Curator of the Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore.
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Posted by Superuser on Thursday, January 06 @ 07:59:23 CST (188 reads)
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| Do Not Miss the fifth annual Conductors Ball fundraiser |
Anonymous writes "Johnson House Historic Site presents its fifth annual fundraiser, the Conductors Ball. This is a chance to honor three community leaders, enjoy great food and music, and support the Johnson House—the only documented station on the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia that is open to the public as a museum. The Johnson House, a National Historic Landmark, is celebrating great progress in the preservation efforts and education programs that bring thousands of students and visitors to the Germantown site.
This year’s honorees are Carol Lawrence, former commissioner of Arts and Culture for the City of Philadelphia; Dr. Leroy Nunery, Vice President of Business Services for the University of Pennsylvania; and Patricia Wilson Aden, former director of the National Trust Mid-atlantic region and longtime Johnson House supporter.
Music and dancing will be provided by the stellar jazz combo Valray in Good Company, featuring vocal stylings by Valray backed by a who’s who of Philly jazz greats.
This year’s Conductors Ball will take place Saturday, November 6, from 7:00pm to midnight at the Hall of Flags, Houston Hall, University of Pennsylvania, 3417 Spruce Street. Tickets are $50. For more information, please call the Johnson House, 215-438-1768.
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Posted by Superuser on Wednesday, October 06 @ 08:57:09 CDT (312 reads)
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| Johnson House hires first full-time executive director. |
Anonymous writes "In May 2004, the Johnson House welcomed David W. Young as its first-ever full-time executive director. Cornelia Swinson chaired the search committee that spent seven months screening and interviewing candidates to narrow down to a final choice. Prior to coming to the Johnson House, David W. Young served as the executive director of the Salem County Historical Society, a museum and research library in South Jersey consisting of five historic structures. Before that he was the director of education and community relations at the Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia History. He has published on Germantown and Philadelphia history and has written a children’s history book on the Declaration of Independence for Capstone Press.
The position is funded by a three-year grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Posted by eric on Wednesday, September 08 @ 22:58:30 CDT (215 reads)
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