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American Ride

Harley-driving historian hits Philly for TV show ‘American Ride’

Motorcycle enthusiast Stan Ellsworth was in Philly filming TV show “American Ride,” but the 6-foot-2 biker doesn’t look like a typical history show host.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged american ride, byutv, delaware river waterfront, entertainment, history, independence seaport museum, stan ellsworth, Television, TV, uss olympia | Reply
American Ride tv show

Harley-riding historian will tour Philly tomorrow for TV show shoot

Stan Ellsworth of TV show “American Ride” will film Philly history from the back of his Harley Davidson motorcycle on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged american ride, history, independence seaport museum, progressive era, prohibition, stan ellsworth, Television | Reply
eastern state penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary is hosting ‘Prison Food Weekend’

The Eastern State Penitentiary will this summer host a “Prison Food Weekend” featuring recreated inmate dishes, both new and historic.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Eastern State Penitentiary, Food, history, jail, prison, prison food weekend | Reply
The bar is high for laughs with history for tour guides around the country.

Tour guiding your way to success

Life as a tour guide means hustling, history and laughs.

Posted in Career
Tagged guides, history, tours | Reply
Loose cobblestones on Plymouth Street, which runs from Vinegar Hill to Dumbo. Credit: Aaron Adler.

Are NYC’s cobblestones on the way out for good?

The Department of Transportation may replace the historic cobblestones in Vinegar Hill with artificially aged granite stones.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Brooklyn, cobblestones, department of transportation, dumbo, gansevoort, history, landmarks, landmarks preservation council, meatpacking district, old new york, vinegar hill | Reply
bronx hip-hop

Smithsonian declares the Bronx a ‘Place of Invention’

An upcoming exhibit at the Smithsonian will honor the Bronx as a “Place of Invention” and the birthplace of hip-hop.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Bronx, hip hop, history, Music, smithsonian, The Bronx | Reply
state historical marker

Pennsylvania historical society OKs 4 markers in Philly

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission approved four new blue and gold historical markers to be erected outside landmarks in Philadelphia County.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged historic places, history, landmark, Pennsylvania Historical Commission, Pennsylvania Historical Commission and Museum, philly, walter golaski | Reply
Vikings

History Channel’s ‘Vikings’ spotlights strong women

The History Channel’s new series premieres Sunday.

Posted in Television
Tagged history, Television, vikings | 1 Reply
Daniel Meader holds J.F.K.'s 1962 Air Force One Bomber Jacket, among the items sold by John McInnis Auctioneers in Amesbury, Mass. (Getty Images)

Air Force One jacket, birthday card sold at JFK auction

An Air Force One bomber jacket worn by President John F. Kennedy is among the items that earned as much [...]

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, history, JFK, John F. Kennedy | Reply
Barack H. Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United States in 2009.

The history behind the presidential inauguration

George Washington turned down an offer to become King of America, opting instead for President. But since Washington’s quiet inauguration, the event has grown to a huge public event. On January 21, Barack Obama is inaugurated for a second term as President.

Posted in National
Tagged history, national, Obama
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