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Philadelphia History
American Philosophical Society This country's first learned society, the APS has played an important role in American cultural and intellectual life for over 250 years.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Explore the origins and diversity of Pennsylvania and the United States, from the colonial period and the nation's founding to the experience of contemporary life.
Neighbors and Colleagues
Philadelphia Historic Neighborhood Consortium A group of more than 40 cultural institutions, museums, historic houses of worship and historic sites located within walking distance of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Germantown Historical Society The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Independence National Park
Contemporary Art
ArtJaw An online collection of first-person stories by some of Philly's beloved art-community characters. Contemporary Gallery at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts The Pennsylvania Academy's contemporary art program features rotating exhibitions by cutting-edge artists from the Philadelphia region and beyond. Fallon and Rosof's artblog The best contemporary art blog in Philadelphia. InLiquid.com InLiquid.com, a Philadelphia based nonprofit, shows an extensive online collection of work by local, national, and international artists, while serving as a comprehensive hub for visual arts information and resources. InLiquid also nurtures our creative community through a continuing series of non-virtual art exhibitions and events. Institute of Contemporary Art Founded in 1963, the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania is a leader in the presentation of contemporary art. Through exhibitions, commissions, educational programs, and publications, ICA invites the public to share in the experience, interpretation and understanding of the work of established and emerging artists. Megawords An ongoing artistic project by Philadelphia artists Dan Murphy and Tony Smyrski. Philagrafika Philagrafika's mission is to promote and sustain printmaking as a vital and valued art form by providing artistic, programmatic and administrative leadership for large-scale, cooperative initiatives with broad public exposure.
Tourism
Greater Philadelphia Marketing and Tourism Corporation Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau Road Scholar A not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. Independence Visitor Center Philadelphia Convention and Visitor's Bureau Warwick Hotel Beyond the Liberty Bell - Philadelphia's Historic Neighborhood Consortium
Just Plain Old Good...
Philly CarShare A nonprofit organization dedicated to maximizing the economic, environmental, and social benefits of reduced automobile dependence in the Philadelphia region through community-based car sharing. This organization has helped take 2,100 cars off Philadelphia's streets and members have saved 440,000 gallons of gas and counting! On average members save $4,000 a year, and have access to a variety of new cars anytime they would like to reserve one! If you join and say you were referred by Member #3310, you will get a $50 credit on your account!
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