• PhilaMontco Branch of ASALH and Philadelphia Heritage Branch Founder’s Day Celebration 2025

    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In-Person Event | September 17, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. EST ASALH Philadelphia Branches, in collaboration with HSP, present "A Labor of Love." Join legendary radio host, journalist, and cultural advocate Dyana Williams for a conversation on the power of Black music as a vessel for history, memory, and identity. As a cofounder of Black Music […]

  • Tea Talks with ASALH

    The Historic Strawberry Mansion 2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In-person Event | October 19, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. EST Tea Talks - Afternoon Tea at the Historic Strawberry Mansion Come join us for an afternoon of delightful conversations and delicious treats at the Historic Strawberry Mansion. Sip on a variety of teas while enjoying the historic ambiance of this beautiful location. Our event will […]

  • Organizing Change: A Black Union Leader’s Journey with Guest Speaker Shirley Slaughter

    Arcadia University 450 Easton Road, Philadelphia, United States

    In-person Event | October 26, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. EST This is a general membership meeting with guest speaker, retired President of Unite HERE Local 525- Mrs. Shirley C. Slaughter. Our discussion will include: The journey from grassroots organizing to leadership within the labor movement. Lessons learned from participating in national labor campaigns such as […]

  • ASALH PhilaMontco Branch Membership Meetings 2025

    In Person Washington, WA, United States

    ASALH PhilaMontco Branch Meetings Schedule and Locations Sunday, January 26, 2025- Black History Month Proclamation Ceremony (Arcadia University) February 1, 2025- Black Ballerina Community Screening and Recruitment Fair Sunday, March 23, 2025- Women’s History Month (Bala Cynwyd Library) Sunday, April 27, 2025- Business Meeting (virtual) Thursday, June 12, 2025- Voices of the Community Opening Ceremony […]

  • Mother Bethel AME ASALH Freedom School Closing Ceremony and Sankofa Celebration

    Mother Bethel AME Church 6th and Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In-Person Event | January 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. EST The Sankofa Celebration and Closing Ceremony for the Mother Bethel AME–ASALH Freedom School will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at historic Mother Bethel AME Church. The program brought together students, families, scholars, artists, and community members to honor the enduring legacy of African […]

  • PhilaMontco Branch of ASALH Membership Drive Open House

    New Courtland Elder Services Corporate Facility 6970 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In-Person Event | January 25, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. EST | Free Join Us at the PhilaMoncto Branch ASALH Membership Open House! Come hang out with us in person and learn all about the amazing work ASALH is doing in our community. This is your chance to meet fellow members, get the scoop on upcoming […]

  • PhilaMontco Branch of ASALH and Philadelphia Heritage Branch: A Century of Black History Commemoration With Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham

    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In-Person Event | February 22, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. EST In 2026, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) celebrates 100 years of Negro History Week and 50 years of Black History Month. Join the Philadelphia Heritage and PhilaMontco branches of ASALH and HSP for a public program to commemorate […]