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Wilson Coal and Oil, circa 1926
Now known as Wilson Oil and Propane, the company has a long history on Rogers Lane in Nether Providence, evidenced by this early photo.
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The Path of America’s First Railway
Did it go through your backyard? Historians say the horse-drawn railway that Thomas Leiper laid out in 1809 from Crum Creek to Ridley Creek,…
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Wallingford’s First (and Only) Air Mail Flight
Postmaster General James Farley and President Roosevelt proclaimed May 15-21, 1938 to be a week-long commemoration of the 20th anniversary of US airmail service in…
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Trench Art: Beautiful Remnants of War
In their free time, soldiers, especially during World War I, created folk art from discarded bullets, shell casings, and other materiel. They kept their creations…
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“What the Boys Use When They Go Over the Top”
Second only to the many brave Delaware Countians who served in the armed forces in WWI, the County’s most significant contribution to America’s war effort…
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William Penn Weekend
The last weekend of September, local historical organizations will commemorate the 300th anniversary of William Penn’s death with a schedule of activities celebrating his legacy of…
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Lecture: Art & Archaeology – M. Louise Baker
To early 20th century archaeologists digging in the Middle East and South America for 2,000-year-old artifacts, the most popular woman in America was artist M.…
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Centennial of The Great War
2017 is the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I. Saturday and Sunday, through September and October, we will exhibit in the Leiper…
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An Oyster Cart on Every Street Corner?
Celebrated historian Nancy Webster will present A Brief History of Popular Street Foods, an exploration of sidewalk cuisine from American Colonial times through present day. Some…