The Local History Geek

06/04/2026

History comes alive at The Grange 🇺🇸

Join us on Saturday, June 6 for “Revolution 101: The History of American Independence” with local historian Jim Segrave-Daly The Local History Geek. Explore the events and people that shaped the American Revolution, from the end of the French & Indian War to the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

📍 143 Myrtle Ave. Havertown, PA
🕓 Doors open 4PM | Program begins 4:30PM
🎟️ $20 admission
☕ Light refreshments served before presentation

Celebrate the story of our nation in a beautiful historic setting where George Washington once stood!

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04/18/2026

Cannot wait for Tuesday night at Lake Michigan College!

04/12/2026

Catch me May 2 at Morrisville Free Library. We'll have fun!

04/07/2026

Western Pennsylvania played a critical role in the colonies in the decades before the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. In celebration of America250, join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly for a lively discussion of the contributions made on the frontier between 1765 and 1776 that the Founding Fathers eventually embraced. Register at https://cranberry.librarycalendar.com/event/planting-seeds-revolution-western-pennsylvanias-important-role-leading-revolution-31199

04/29/2025

https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/14558792

A Radnor Township summer tradition continues! Thank you Radnor Memorial Library & Radnor Historical Society for the opportunity to discuss historic American celebrations, beginning with the 1876 Centennial Exhibition. The fun begins on 6/17 at 6:30 PM, in person at Finley House in Wayne. Looking forward to it!

Radnor’s Road to 250: Celebrating an American Milestone Just a half year to go now before we hit the big 2-5-0 as a country, but since we do call ourselves Philly people,...