Great collection, unfriendly hours for out of town researchers
HSP has a treasure trove of manuscripts, maps and documents. The staff is reasonably efficient in pulling and delivering requested items, the reading room is adequate if undistinguished as a place to...
The visit of out-of-town friends to research their family’s history at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) reminded me that the HSP is a unique depository for local and regional history from...
What a treasure trove for researching family, history of Philadelphia and its founders and so much more. The staff is so welcoming and helpful. An English cousin came to do research on an ancestor ...
Friendly Atmosphere
This was the perfect setting for a work shop that I attended. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere suitable for an all day event.
Great collection, unfriendly hours for out of town researchers
HSP has a treasure trove of manuscripts, maps and documents. The staff is reasonably efficient in pulling and delivering requested items, the reading room is adequate if undistinguished as a place to...
A Walk back in History
The visit of out-of-town friends to research their family’s history at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) reminded me that the HSP is a unique depository for local and regional history from...
Great for reseaching Philadelphian family papers
Very friendly and helpful. Opening hours was the only thing... would like to have seen it open earlier.
Excellent research treasure
What a treasure trove for researching family, history of Philadelphia and its founders and so much more. The staff is so welcoming and helpful. An English cousin came to do research on an ancestor ...