1314 Locust St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

Featuring over 200 vintage photographs, "Camp William Penn" explores the story of the camp near Cheltenham, Pa., where 11,000 African Americans, many ex-slaves, were trained as Union Soldiers.

Donald Scott, Sr. is a history columnist for the Journal-Register Company and an Assistant Professor of English at the Community College of Philadelphia.

Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.
Program begins at 6:00 p.m.

Free and open to the public, but seating is limited. RSVP to [email protected] or call 215-546-3181

Official Website: http://www.librarycompany.org

Added by Debbie Shapiro on July 30, 2008

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