Radnor's Road to 250: Celebrating an American Milestone (Lecture Series)
Radnor’s Road to 250: Celebrating an American Milestone
Just a half year to go now before we hit the big 2-5-0 as a country, but since we do call ourselves Philly people, our hearts and minds are already in the right place. Please join Radnor Memorial Library & Radnor Historical Society for 6 lectures (6/17-8/26) on some celebration history beginning in 1876, including some local art and cultural topics, too. The talks will be presented by those familiar and knowledgeable history lovers; Thomas H. Keels and Jim Segrave-Daly.
Please note the locations: J. Segrave-Daly at The Finley House and T. Keels at Radnor Memorial Library. There is no registration and all talks are free to the public.
The Finley House
113 W. Beechtree Ln.
Wayne, PA
The Philadelphia Centennial Celebration 0f 1876
Presented by local historian Jim Segrave-Daly
Tuesday, 6/17 6:30pm
Finley House, Radnor Historical Society (outdoor program)
Jim is an accomplished speaker specializing in American History with national experience leading lectures in person and virtually.
The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 was a resounding success with over ten million people visiting in a 6-month span. The Exhibition allowed the United States to show off its industrial might and identify itself with other world powers.
After a bloody Civil War, and a failed Reconstruction, Americans wanted to prove their greatness once again. Philadelphia's Fairmount Park was lined with pavilions and people gathered to hear President Ulysses S. Grant open the Centennial.
However, the Centennial Exhibition was also notable for its lack of inclusion of African Americans. Why weren't all people equally represented at the Centennial Exhibition?
- Date:
- Tuesday, June 17, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Library:
- Radnor Memorial Library
- Audience:
- Adults New Adult Seniors Teens
- Categories:
- Civic and Social Literacy History Information Literacy Outdoor Programs Social/Cultural
The Radnor Memorial Library provides access to information, programs, collections and resources to satisfy the intellectual and information needs of all members of our community, and serves as our community front porch, which enhances our quality of life.
Library Hours:
Mon: 9 am - 9 pm
Tue: 9 am - 9 pm
Wed: 9 am - 9 pm
Thu: 9 am - 9 pm
Fri: 9 am - 6 pm
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm
Sun: 1 pm - 5 pm
Library Contact:
610-687-1124
psedor@radnorlibrary.org
www.radnorlibrary.org