National History Day Philly and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) invite you to an end-of-summer celebration for the whole family. Kick off your school year with museums, cultural organizations, and community partners sharing their resources through a day of fun and discovery.

Stop by the Science History Institute’s table to learn more about our latest exhibition, Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks, see examples of some of the featured fine art, and make some of your own with rainbow scratch paper!

This event is free and open to the public. Visit the HSP website to learn more.

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Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.

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