A trove of 19th-century Black history awaits within Victorian house museum in Philadelphia
When you think of what’s contained within a Victorian house museum, a collection of largely unknown Black history probably wouldn’t be the first thing to come to mind.
But Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, isn’t your typical Victorian house museum. Although the house itself doesn’t have a direct link to Black history, the museum’s commitment to serving its predominantly Black neighbors has created a space to share the stories of prominent African Americans of the 19th century.
Growth mindset: PA Humanities launches the Learning Network for SHARP grantees
Through the PA SHARP (Sustaining the Humanities Through the American Rescue Plan) grant program, PA Humanities awarded 92 organizations from across Pennsylvania a total of $1.4 million in funding to aid in recovery and growth. The support doesn’t end there. On Jan. 20, PA Humanities celebrated not only the grantees themselves but also the launch…