The History of Penn Treaty Park

The History of Penn Treaty Park
Author: Kenneth W. Milano
Publisher: Landmarks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781596294882

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In 1682, on the banks of the Delaware River, William Penn and a group of Indian chiefs met beneath the shade of a large elm tree. The resulting Treaty of Amity and Friendship paved the way for the founding of the Pennsylvania colony and became a universal symbol of religious and civil liberty. Despite its protection by sentinels during the American Revolution, the great elm was finally uprooted in an 1810 storm, making national headlines. In honor of Penn's inspirational diplomacy, Kenneth W. Milano explores the frenzy of artists and historians interest in this historical landmark and chronicles the Penn Society's efforts to commemorate the place of Penn's Treaty and the public-spirited citizens of Kensington's success in memorializing the site through the construction of Penn Treaty Park.

Penn's Treaty with the Indians

Penn's Treaty with the Indians
Author: Charles Keyser
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2018-10-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781727779776

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William Penn entering into peace treaty in 1683 with Tamanend, a chief of the Lenape ("Delaware Indians") Turtle Clan, under the shade of an elm tree near the village of Shackamaxon (now Kensington) in Pennsylvania.

Penn's Treaty With the Indians

Penn's Treaty With the Indians
Author: Charles Shearer Keyser
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781019617199

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This historical account describes the negotiations between William Penn and the Lenape Indians for the purchase of land that is now part of Pennsylvania. The book provides insight into colonial attitudes towards Native Americans and sheds light on an important moment in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

An Image of Peace

An Image of Peace
Author:
Publisher: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1996
Genre: History
ISBN:

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The Historical Record

The Historical Record
Author: Frederick Charles Johnson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 510
Release: 1893
Genre: Local history
ISBN:

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Hidden History of Kensington and Fishtown

Hidden History of Kensington and Fishtown
Author: Kenneth W. Milano
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2010-11-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 1614236372

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The docks and alleys of Philadelphia's riverward neighborhoods teem with forgotten stories and strange histories. In the overlooked corners of Kensington and Fishtown are the launching of the Industrial Revolution, the bizarre double suicide of the Rusk twins and the violent Cramp Shipyard strike. With a collection of his "The Rest Is History" columns from the Fishtown Star, local historian Kenneth Milano chronicles little-known tales from the Speakeasy War of 1890 to stories of seldom-recognized hometown hero Eddie Stanky, who went on to play for the 1951 New York Giants. Join Milano as he journeys into the secret history of two of the city's oldest neighborhoods.

The Seed of a Nation

The Seed of a Nation
Author: Darrell Fields
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2007-10-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1614482403

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“Anyone who is losing hope for America must read The Seed of a Nation. The inspiration lives, the seed sprouts, the idea works” (Scott W. Boyd, Pennsylvania State Representative). “The Seed of a Nation is a thoroughly researched and fascinating account of William Penn’s efforts to establish a ‘Holy Experiment’ in Pennsylvania—a vision of governance grounded in faith and operating on the principles of tolerance and respect for all” (Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf). It was this “Holy Experiment,” set out in Penn’s Charter of Privileges, that provided the framework for the United States Government, including the essential underlying mandate to provide freedom for all people. So brilliant was William Penn’s legacy that Thomas Jefferson, writer of the Declaration of Independence, called him, “the greatest lawgiver the world has produced.” This fascinating work looks at the life and impact of William Penn—an impact that still echoes today.

The Course of Study in History

The Course of Study in History
Author: School District of Philadelphia, Pa. Board of Public Education
Publisher:
Total Pages: 154
Release: 1917
Genre:
ISBN:

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