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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
No historical items destroyed in arson attack on Governor Shapiro's Residence
(WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) provided new information on the attack on the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence. According to the PHMC, no historical items were destroyed, and no original works were affected. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The commission just finished an inventory of all items loaned to the Governor's Residence, where they found that only one state-owned artifact, a tall clock, had minor damage. There were exhibits with reproductions more seriously damaged, but they're not originals and can be recreated. Items impacted by the fire will be cleaned and restored off-site. The full statement can be seen below: On Monday, April 14, 2025, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) Executive Director Andrea Lowery, accompanied by two PHMC curators, conducted a thorough on-site evaluation of the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence to assess the impact on historical items after yesterday's attack. PHMC has completed an inventory of all PHMC collections and loaned objects present at the Governor's residence following the fire. Fortunately, no historical items were destroyed. While one state-owned historic artifact—a tall wall clock—sustained minor heat damage, the majority of the damage to these items is a result of smoke. The most significant impact of the fire is the damage to the Governor's Residence itself. Two temporary exhibits were on display at the time of the fire: 'A Common Canvas: Pennsylvania's New Deal Post Office Murals' and a photo exhibit highlighting Marian Anderson. Both of these exhibits featured only reproductions, meaning no original works were affected. Most of the material from the 'Common Canvas' exhibit was lost, but it can be recreated. The Marian Anderson exhibit experienced only smoke damage and can also be recreated. All items have been moved offsite and, in the coming days and weeks, will be assessed, cleaned, and restored by outside conservators with the assistance of PHMC curators. The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is committed to stewarding the commonwealth's history and collections and is taking all appropriate steps to ensure these collections are preserved for future generations of Pennsylvanians. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Philly weekender: Bok Bar reopens and Otaku Fest
You know it's spring when Parks on Tap returns. The traveling beer garden sets up shop in the Azalea Garden near the Philly Art Museum. Today-Friday, 4-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, noon-10pm 🎉 Rooftop bar season is upon us. South Philly's Bok Bar reopens Thursday. Stop by for tacos, beers or cocktails and enjoy views of the city. Hours vary. 🍽️ Last call for Dine Latino Restaurant Week. Deals or special menus at more than two dozen restaurants run through Saturday. 🦸♀️ Embrace a full weekend of cosplay at Otaku Fest at Cherry Street Pier on the waterfront. Also count on video game tourneys, dozens of vendors, panel discussions, food and drink. Friday-Sunday, hours vary. 🥳 Young professionals get their own night at the Barnes Foundation on Friday. 🎶 A pop-up exhibit on Saturday will spotlight Marian Anderson and the backstory of the singer's historic concert in 1939. Runs 10am-4pm at the South Philly museum dedicated to the singer. Admission: $5 🖌 Stock up on arts supplies at Art Star's CRAP Bazaar on Saturday from 11am-4pm inside the Independence Visitor Center. It's a rummage sale of gently used and overstock supplies. Plus: A spring pop-up market will set up shop nearby featuring a handful of local craft vendors. 🚗 Saturday is your chance to see a handful of early 20th-century cars out on the road in Southwest Philly. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum's Demo Day will also feature a presentation about the autos. 11am-2pm 🛍️ Shop more than 50 vendors at the Ready, Set, Bloom Market under the El near 5 Sisters Ice Cream Parlor in Fishtown. Saturday, 11am-5pm Free live music, vendors, food and giveaways are on the agenda. Saturday, noon-7pm 🐕 Bring your pooch to Evil Genius brewery's Block Pawty on Saturday from noon-6pm in Fishtown. This family-friendly event includes dog-themed vendors, food trucks, beer tents and music. 🚶🏿♀️Stop by Rittenhouse on Sunday when seven blocks will go car-free again from 10am-5pm. This week's schedule includes a stringband, bubbles, entertainment and double-dutch lessons.
Boston Globe
09-04-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Today in History: April 9, Robert E. Lee surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox
Advertisement In 1939, Marian Anderson performed a concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., after the Black singer was denied the use of Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1940, during World War II, Germany invaded Denmark and Norway. In 1942, during World War II, some 75,000 Philippine and American soldiers surrendered to Japanese troops, ending the Battle of Bataan in the Philippines. The prisoners of war were subsequently forced to march 65 miles to POW camps in what is now known as the Bataan Death March. Thousands died or were killed en route. In 1959, NASA introduced the 'Mercury Seven,' its first seven astronauts: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Donald 'Deke' Slayton. Advertisement In 1968, funerals, private and public, were held for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church and Morehouse College in Atlanta, five days after the civil rights leader was assassinated in Memphis. In 1969, Harvard students took over University Hall, one of the college's oldest buildings, to demand the university end its ROTC program as the war escalated in Vietnam. (The next day, university administrators called in city and State Police, who used billy clubs and mace to remove the peaceful demonstrators.) In 2003, Baghdad fell to American troops during the Iraq War after six days of fighting. In 2005, Britain's Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles, who took the title Duchess of Cornwall. In 2018, federal agents raided the office of President Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, seizing records on matters including a $130,000 payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society Reopens to the Public
With support from the City of Philadelphia, community partners, and the DAR, the Museum triumphantly returns with reopening celebrations and a new exhibit after 2020 flood repairs are completed. PHILADELPHIA, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With five years of renovation, construction and clean-up from a devastating 2020 flood now behind it, the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society triumphantly reopened March 1. "It was hard to continue our programs while the building was undergoing such a huge renovation and our collection was being restored. We kept going because we love this work and are inspired by the legacy of Philadelphia's own Marian Anderson," said Jillian Patricia Pirtle, CEO of the National Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society. "Now we are finally here and we are reopening with a wonderful new exhibit that shares Marian Anderson's story with the world." Located at the home of the iconic contralto singer, Marian Anderson, the exhibit, "Marian: The Philadelphia Story," was on display at the Museum for visitors during the reopening celebration and will run through November 2025. Book tours at 215-779-4215, or submit the tour inquiry form. "DAR is proud to have donated funds to support critical repairs for the house and the restoration of Marian Anderson's beautiful concert gowns," said Ginnie Sebastian Storage, First Vice President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), at a ribbon-cutting that marked the historic home's reopening on Saturday, March 1. "As an organization dedicated to historic preservation, education and patriotism, it has been important to the DAR to support the Museum's restoration efforts so that they may return to sharing the history and legacy of one of our nation's great treasures, Marian Anderson." The DAR donated funds to the Marian Anderson Museum from 2022-2025 to assist its historic preservation efforts. Also during that time, the DAR displayed on loan from the Museum gowns that Anderson wore during her concerts in the 1930s at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Numerous DAR members attended the reopening festivities alongside state and local officials, community partners from the City of Philadelphia, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Erickson & Sons Inc. Historic Contractors and others. A faith tribute service was held at the Historic Tindley Temple UMC as part of the festivities and a celebration gala welcomed guests to the Crystal Tea Ballroom at the Historic Wanamaker Building. "Our Museum is small but mighty. We are really grateful for the support of the community, our sponsors, our historic preservation partners, our Marian Anderson Scholars – and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)," said Pirtle. About the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society Located at 762 Martin Street in Philadelphia, the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Marian Anderson, the late African American classical singer (1897-1993). The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011 and is also a designated Philadelphia Historical Commission landmark. The organization manages and showcases Marian Anderson's historic residence as a museum giving thematic educational tours about her life and history. The organization also supports the development and performance of young professional classical and performing artist scholars with the National Scholar Artist Program that Marian Anderson created in 1950. For more information and to help support, visit Photos and Video: Marian Anderson Museum and DAR Marian Anderson Museum Reopening – DAR introduction & remarks A Triumphant Reopening of the Marian Anderson Museum and Celebration of a National Treasure Media Contact Ami Neiberger, Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society, 703-887-4877, ami@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Women's History Month: Marian Anderson Historical Residence Museum reopens
The Brief Five years after a burst pipe destroyed much of the late singer Marian Anderson's former Philadelphia home, her home has been restored and reopened. The museum highlights the life of Philadelphia opera legend Marian Anderson. SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Five years ago, a burst pipe soaked much of the late singer Marian Anderson's former Philadelphia home. Costs to repair the water damage were estimated at $500,000. A grand reopening to the museum dedicated to her artistic and civil rights legacy took place Saturday. What we know The Marian Anderson Historical Residence Museum is back open after being closed for nearly five museum highlights the life of Philadelphia opera legend Marian Anderson. The backstory Back in 2020 a flood destroyed the historic home on South Martin Street in South Philadelphia. Gowns, sheets of music and newspaper clippings were damaged in the flood and some artifacts were too far gone to be recovered. As far as the structure itself, the needed repairs were extensive for the rowhome building on Martin Street in the Graduate Hospital section of the city. What they're saying "To reopen in such a beautiful way, the first weekend of Women's History Month, just two days ago from Marian Anderson's birthday, we are here, her home is here," says Jillian Patricia Pirtle, the CEO of Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society. Local and state officials provided nearly $1 million to help with the renovations. "I said, 'Well we can invest in the Swedish museum down in Packer Park, we can invest in the Betsy Ross House with our city budget, then surely we can invest in the Marian Anderson Historical Museum, right'," says Kenyatta Johnson, the Philadelphia City Council President. On the reopening day, many came out in support of the museum and its mission to continue showcasing the life and legacy of Anderson. Joanna Dunlap, of West Virginia, says, "There has been lots and lots of unknown people that have participated in restoring this place and it's phenomenal to see the community support, it's really outstanding." Big picture view Visit the National Marian Anderson Museum website for more information.
