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Descendant of Betsy Ross donates her original sewing table to Old City museum | KYW Newsradio Betsy Ross’ original sewing table is going on display at the historic Betsy Ross House in Old City, just in time for this summer’s celebrations of 250 years of independence. The table is a donation from one of Ross’ descendants. | KYW Newsradio

La Salle University’s accreditation was reaffirmed this week by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

This action acknowledged that the University is now in compliance with all standards of accreditation.
“I am grateful for the Middle States Commission and its leadership team in officially reaffirming our accreditation,” said President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D. “This decision not just reaffirms our accreditation but also reaffirms the tremendous, real, and transformative progress that we have made as an institution over these past few years.”

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Dr. Stuart Leibiger’s History of the American Revolution travel study course wrapped up the semester last week with a trip to Boston, thanks to support from the Joseph P. O’Grady, ‘56, Student History Fund.

Congratulations to History alumnus Mijuel Johnson for winning the Preservation Education Award from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia!

Dr. Stuart Leibiger's American Revolution history travel study course visited American revolution sites in Virginia during Spring Break. Thanks to the Joseph P. O'Grady fund for supporting students' travel!

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At La Salle, Cold War historian from Ukraine confronts politics of nuclear power Serhii Plokhy grew up in Ukraine and was there during the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster in 1986. He is now a Harvard professor and considered one of the world’s leading

Great work of our La Salle History alumnus Mijuel K. Johnson showcased in this article!

How a Black history tour kept the story of the President’s House alive after the Trump administration tried to erase it The National Park Service began restoring slavery exhibits at the President's House on Thursday, but in the last few weeks Philadelphians made sure the story was told despite the bare walls.

"Handlin' It" with CCAHA — Museum Council Join us for this 3 hour workshop hosted by the conservation experts at CCAHA. This workshop is designed to teach vital skills related to handling and transporting historic objects. The skills and best practices taught at this event are relevant for folks from across the GLAM spectrum - cur