The Historical
Society
of Frankford
and Museum
HSoF
•Monthly lectures March-June and September-December
•Museum open to public by appointment
•Library reference and research services
The Historical Society of Frankford collects, preserves and presents the history of Frankford and vicinity. The Society documents and interprets the history of the people, places, events, and traditions of this area and serves as an advocate for the preservation of the region’s historic resources. Through its collections and programs, the HSoF provides opportunities for its members, the surrounding community, and the general public to explore and appreciate the history of Frankford and its place in the world.
Events
The Historical Society of Frankford is happy to announce that we have returned to in-person lectures. Masks are optional and we have also resumed serving refreshments. Y'all come!
Note that we will continue to stream our live meetings in real time for those unable to attend in person.
Upcoming Lectures
12
NOV
A History of the School Lunch Program
Presentation by Dr. Jesse Smith
Dr. Jesse Smith is the curator of the Science History Institute’s exhibition “Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Lunch Tray”. He will explore the histories of calories, vitamins, food preservation technologies, home economics, and other scientific practices and other knowledge that have shaped the way school children have been fed for more than a century. It is a history that stretches back to 1894, when Philadelphia became one of the first US cities to offer school lunches. Yet the history extends even further back, to ongoing efforts to understand food, bodies, health, and nutrition in scientific terms. Dr. Smith earned his PhD in the History and Sociology of Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
Doors open at 7pm for in person attendance, live streaming begins at 7:30pm, click the Facebook or YouTube link to the right. Refreshments served after the program.
1507 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA
YouTube stream
Facebook stream
https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoricalSocietyofFrankford/
7:30pm
Parking is available in the lot across the street thanks to Frankford Friends.
For more information on events see our Facebook page by following the link in our contact section below.