Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape

Educator, historian, and author Amy Cohen will discuss the long and influential presence of African Americans in Philadelphia, and how this history is reflected in monuments, markers, murals, and so forth.

After giving a general overview of her book, she will focus on the fascinating history of the All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors, a 1934 monument that sits on Twentieth and the Parkway, across from the Franklin Institute.

Admission is $10, which includes a drink ticket for a beverage of your choice. Advance tickets are highly recommended.

Part of "Great Talks at Gloria Dei,” this program will take place inside the church. You are invited to our popular “Meet-and-Mingle" reception that follows immediately afterward in nearby Riverside Hall.

You can use your drink ticket there.

For a modest donation, you can also sample delicious gourmet desserts paired with wine, coffee or tea at the reception.

This program is hosted by the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation. One hundred percent of the funds raised from this event will go toward the preservation of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and its graveyard.