Franklin Township Historical Commission

Upcoming Historical Webinar: BRIDGING THE ATLANTIC: British-American Iron Connections Across The Centuries. Occurring early on April 21 (10 AM), this is a trans-Atlantic conversation about the history of iron production and interpretation in Chester County, PA, and Cornwall, England. Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UhSymObsSAO9_59TudapuQ

The Oxford Area Historical Association has been holding regular online talks over the past several months. The Franklin Twp Historical Commission has not always publicized them due to oversight etc. -- such as "Not a Very Pleasant Financial Existence: The Oxford Cooperative Car Company," which was given earlier this week. For some potential attendees, the timing is not good. Many talks have been recorded, however, and can be viewed at a time convenient for you. They are available through OAHA's Facebook page (under Events). Or, click here: https://www.facebook.com/OxfordAreaHistoricalAssociation//

"Death by Petticoat" debunked myths from American history in witty, entertaining narratives that shed light on the real truth behind the past. Author Mary Miley Theobald will join the Chester Co. History Center's Speaker Series on April 21st at 7 PM to discuss some of the myths contained in her book, as well as explore new myths she has uncovered since its publication. The Chester County History Center is sponsoring a range of online talks, a number of which -- including this one -- are "pay what you wish." For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/death-by-petticoat-american-hi

Upcoming virtual talk on the American Revolution from the Brandywine Hundred Library on April 27, 2021, at 6 PM.

Upcoming Mar. 23 talk from the Oxford Area Historical Association.

Ireland in 1921 - A Series of Six Online History Talks, presented by Cormac Moore, Dublin City Council Historian in Residence This is something a little different that came my way that might be of interest to Irish history buffs. Join Dublin City Council Historian in Residence Cormac Moore (North Central area) as he uncovers some of the main events happening in Ireland and Dublin 100 years ago. You can come to all the lectures or just attend individual ones and there will be ...an opportunity to ask questions after each lecture. Note: Though scheduled for 7 PM in Ireland, the talks are either 3 or 2 PM EDT. You will have to register with Eventbrite for each talk, but the talks are free (link below). Tuesday, 23rd March - An Overview of Ireland in 1921 Tuesday, 30th March - The Final Six Months of the War of Independence Tuesday, 6th April - The Partition of Ireland Tuesday, 13th April - The Truce Tuesday, 20th April - The Treaty Tuesday, 27th April - The 1921 Irish Soccer Split and Sport in a Divided Island The history talks will be held as a Zoom meeting and you will receive an email with a link to attend the event 24 hours before it begins. See https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ireland-in-1921-a-series-of-

Tonight! Find the link to the talk at http://www.oxfordhistorical.org/events.htm (scroll down).

In this series of online "History Author Talks," the next one up is "The Monmouth Campaign, June 1778: Tactical Draw, Political Victory," October 27 from 7 to 8pm ET. It's free but you must register.

A Zoom talk on Fort DuPont, its history, and how it was used to protect Delaware (from the Brandywine Hundred Library). Note: This will allow you to access the recording of the talk.

Something a little different: "Early American Graffiti: Finding, Interpreting, and Preserving an Accidental Archive," a free Zoom talk by Michael Emmons, November 20, 2020, 12:00pm. A link to registration, and a link to more about Mr. Emmons, is here: https://www.design.upenn.edu//early-american-graffiti-find

Upcoming Zoom talk from Delaware that might be of interest to Civil War buffs and others: "Civil War Band of Brothers: Four Men of the First Delaware Regiment." It's the story of a doctor, a chaplain, a soldier and an Irish immigrant who served in the Union Army’s First Delaware Volunteer Infantry Regiment. It will be given Oct. 22, at 6 PM. Like most Zoom talks it's free but requires registration. See https://history.delaware.gov//civil-war-band-of-brothers-/

An upcoming historical webinar on the John Evans Estate; the Evans house is in White Clay Creek Preserve. Oct. 15, at 5 PM. The online event is free, but you must register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cchpn-virtual-heritage-seriesj