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Author Event: Amy Cohen

booked 8511 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy at booked.

This event is open to the public. Click here to register for the event.

Book Talk at The Franklin Inn

The Franklin Club 205 South Camac Street, Philadelphia, United States

This event is by invitation only. Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy at The Franklin Inn of Philadelphia.

Book talk at Main Line School Night

Creutzberg Center 260 Golf Creek Road, Radnor, PA, United States

Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy at the Creutzberg Center for Main Line School Night.

Check back here for registration information or sign up for Amy Cohen’s mailing list!

Book Talk at The Acorn Club

The Acorn Club 1519 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This event is by invitation only. Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy at The Acorn Club of Philadelphia.

From Field Hollas to Funk & Freedom

Harriett's Bookshop 258 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Amy Cohen at Harriet’s Bookshop for a reading from Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy as part of “From Field Hollas to Funk & Freedom: History Through Songs” with Denise King & friends.

The event is free and open to the public.

Black History Month Presentation

Charles Library at Temple University 1900 N 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Amy Cohen as she discusses her book at the Charles Library for a Black History Month Presentation with Carrilee Bryan, PhD Student, Temple University.

The event is open to the public. Click here to register.

Book Talk at Penn’s Village

Penn's Village 201 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This event is by invitation only. Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy at Penn’s Village of Philadelphia.

This event is open to the public. Advanced registration is required.

West Philadelphia Book Talk Series

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy as part of the University City Historical Society’s series of book talks on West Philadelphia history.

This event is free and open to the public. Attendees need to register in advance.

Book Talk at Wooden Shoe Books

Wooden Shoe Books 704 South Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy at the Wooden Shoe Books.

This event is open to the public. Sign up for Amy Cohen’s mailing list to stay up-to-date with upcoming events!

Author Talk at Philadelphia City Institute

Philadelphia City Institute 1905 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Amy Cohen at the Free Library of Philadelphia – Philadelphia City Institute as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy. This event is free and open to the public.

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Speaker Series

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia 219 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy as part of the Philadelphia Speaker Series at The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Reception and book signing to follow.

This event is open to the public and free for Athenaeum members. Click here to register!

Book talk at Chestnut Hill Library

Chestnut Hill Library 8711 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy at the Chestnut Hill Library.

This event is free and open to the public. This program is supported by The Friends of Chestnut Hill Library.

Book talk at Stenton

Stenton 4601 N 18th Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Enduring Legacy at this historic home that has undertaken a major initiative to investigate and represent the role of Black servants and enslaved people working in (and even saving) the house and grounds.

In a vividly illustrated presentation, Amy Cohen will discuss the long and influential presence of African Americans in Philadelphia and how this history is reflected in monuments, markers, murals, and so forth. Her talk will frame the significance of the upcoming unveiling of the Dinah Memorial at Stenton on April 20th.

Guests are welcome to bring their own lunch to this talk. This event is free but advanced registration is required.

Lunch and Learn at Forum on the Hill

Center on the Hill 8855 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Amy Cohen at the Forum on the Hill, a Lunch and Learn at the Center on the Hill. Amy will discuss her book Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy.

Register in advance to attend in-person or watch a recording available after 5 pm.

Book talk at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion

Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion 200 West Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion. As befits the setting, Cohen will emphasize the lives of Black Philadelphians during the Victorian era. Following the talk, guests will have the opportunity to explore the unique house museum and to enjoy a reception in the authentic nineteenth century kitchen and dining area.

Space is limited and registration is required for this event.

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Join Amy Cohen as she discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy. 

Amy will discuss the long and influential presence of African Americans in Philadelphia and how this history is reflected in monuments, markers and murals. After giving a general overview of her book, she will focus on the All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers located in Philadelphia’s Logan Circle.

This event is free and open to the public.