Historical Society of Frankford

A very important event is coming up next month.

The Historical Society of Frankford presents…

Support the HSF Building Renovation Project with Frankford’s Legendary Jazz Drummer Butch Ballard and his Trio
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 7:30 pm
Complimentary Wine and Cheese!
$20 General Admission/ $18 for Students & Seniors/ $15 for HSF Members

To purchase tickets:
Please mail your check or money order payable to:
The Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
*Please include your name, address, phone numbers, & email address. Tickets available at the door but limited Seating.

For questions or concert information call 215-743-6030
www.historicalsocietyoffrankford.org

Thank You to THIRD FEDERAL BANK for sponsoring this event!

National Treasure

A great story from Diane Prokop in the Northeast Times about the gathering last week at Mozaic for the recording of Butch Ballard for a documentary. Read the article here.

Next week in Frankford

• Saturday the 20th - 9AM - 2PM - A Rummage Sale to benefit the scholarship fund at Frankford Friends School will be held at the school. Tons of great stuff is being collected and will sell for low, low prices: kids books, toys, clothes, even furniture. I think there will be refreshments served as well. Penn and Orthodox Streets in lovely Frankford.
• Saturday the 20th - 2PM-4PM - Lower Northeast Town Hall Meeting Join Michael Nutter and other communuty leaders to discuss the issues important to you in your neighborhood. To RSVP or for more information, contact Katherine at townhall@nutter2007.com or 215-545-9700.
• Sunday the 21st - For the GAR museum - at the Woodlands cemetery - Cemetery Tour: Civil War Era History at The Woodlands Donation: $20 (donation) Guide: Dr. Andy Waskie, Temple University Visit the graves of historical personalities, heroes, commanders, nurses, surgeons and others who made the supreme sacrifice and now repose among nature at one of America's premier sacred sites. Experience the history of the Civil War through the lives of generals, admirals, Medal of Honor recipients, and battlefield nurses who gave their lives to defend the Union and free an enslaved race. Learn about war veterans who changed American society, artists who captured the mood of the era, and pioneering physicians who modernized medicine. Meet those who made a difference to the life of the nation, including General David Bell Birney of Gettysburg; Col. Robert Beath who lost a leg leading Black Troops; Emily Bliss Souder Gettysburg battlefield nurse; Col. Sylvester Bonnaffon, Medal of Honor; Dr. John Brinton, pioneer surgeon; and Peter Rothermel, Gettysburg artist. RSVP to 215-898-3169 of info@woodlandsphila.org Jean K. Wolf Executive Director The Woodlands 4000 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104-4560 Tel. 215-386-2181 Fax 215-386-2431 jwolfwoodlands@verizon.net

Next week in Frankford

This is a busy week in town:

• Saturday the 6th - 15th Police District Advisory Council Community Day, 10AM, Wissinoming Park
• Sunday the 7th - GAR museum - Open House 12-5PM - Presentation at 1:30 PM: "Who is this Dred Scott and why does he think he has rights?" by Mr. Bruce Hanes, Esq. Union League historian
• Sunday the 7th - Historical Society of Frankford - 12-4PM - (An exhibit of all of our firefighting memorabilia will be on display)
  
• Tuesday the 9th - Historical Society of Frankford - 7:30-9PM - Program - The horse drawn era of the Philadelphia Bureau of Fire Jack Wright of the Fireman's Museum presents "The Horse-Drawn Era of the Philadelphia Bureau of Fire" Light Refreshments will be served. $5.00 Admission for Non-Members.
  
• Thursday the 11th - Northwood Neighbors Association meeting - 7-8:30PM - Simpson Playground
  
• Friday the 12th - Historical Society of Frankford - 7:30-9:30PM - Special Program: "Ghost Tour of Frankford And Beyond!" (South Jersey Ghost Researchers will give a short lecture on how they conduct their research hauntings and how they detect ghosts. They have over 50 years of experience with ghost investigations. The lecture will be followed by a walking tour to GAR Museum where the South Jersey Ghost Researchers have completed an investigation on site and have a report on their findings.) Light Refreshments will be served. Admission: $7.00/Adults, $5.00 Students/Seniors, $3.00/Children

Next week in Frankford

• At Mozaic on Saturday night, September 29th, The Dylan Taylor Trio. The trio features the incomparable pianist Tom Lawton on the Baby, drummer Jim Miller, and bassist Dylan Taylor.
• At Mozaic on Wednesday October 3rd, starting at 6PM it's Gallery night. Meet the artist, open mike, have your cards read and enjoy the wine and cheese buffet. 6PM - 9PM
• Thursday October 4th is the East Frankford Civic Meeting at 7PM at Frankford Hospital

Check the community calendar for more details.

Next week in Frankford

On Saturday, September 22nd, see the Butch Ballard Trio at Mozaic from 7-11 PM.

Next week in Frankford

• Saturday September 15th at Mozaic - The Vince Lardear Trio
• Tuesday September 18th - Northwood civic Association meeting
• Wednesday September 19th - Concert in Womrath Park - R&B group - Sparrow
  

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G.A.R. Museum

Saturday, September 22. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
13th Annual Association of Mid-Atlantic Civil War Round
Tables (AMART) Symposium

"History of the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps - Shock Troops of
the Union"

Ritter Hall - Walk Auditorium, Main Campus, Temple
University. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Followed by an Honor Ceremony at Laurel Hill Cemetery for
PVRC commanders buried there at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.
Distinguished speakers, book displays, artifacts, living
history.

Cost: $60. Includes: registration, breakfast, lunch, dinner
at Cemetery

Students free with ID.

Make check payable to "G.A.R. Civil War Museum”
Mail to G.A.R. Civil War Museum & Library
4278 Griscom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19124

Directions: http://www.temple.edu/maps/directions/main.htm
Ample parking at open lot 11th & Cecil B. Moore Ave.
For information;
215 - 289 - 6484 or garmuslib@verizon.net or see
www.garmuslib.org

Next week in Frankford

Tuesday September 11th at 7:30 PM the Historical Society of Frankford presents "Mrs. Benjamin Franklin - the good wife"

Concert in the Park

Legendary Drummer Butch Ballard & His Trio performed to an appreciative crowd tonight in Frankford's Womrath park. This event was made possible by the Friends of Womrath Park, the Philadelphia Department of Recreation and a host of other people.

Only steps from the now idled Art Holiday theater, this was the first concert in a series of two. The next is scheduled for Wednesday September 19th at 6:30 PM. That concert will by a performance by the R&B group - Sparrow.

Frankford dad arrested for chaining his son to bedpost

After you read this story some may wonder why this guy didn't get a commendation for at least trying to control his son. In any case read here at the Northeast Times: http://www.northeasttimes.com/2007/0830/chain.html

Tacony

For our friends in Tacony:

IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

16th Annual Tacony History Day Parade and Disston Festival Saturday, September 15th, 2007

The Historical Society of Tacony and MARC (the Major Artery Revitalization Committee) are proud to sponsor the 16th Annual Tacony History Day on Saturday, September 15th, 2007. This celebration of history and community pride includes a Parade marching through the historic Tacony neighborhood, and a Festival at the Disston Recreation Center, both featuring local history and talent.

We are thrilled to announce that Bianca Ryan, winner of the 2006 America's Got Talent national competition, will be our Parade Grand Marshall.
The Parade begins at 11 am, forming at Magee and Torresdale Avenues, and stepping off North on Torresdale to Princeton Ave where it will turn West to Cottage Street, then South to the Disston Recreation Center for the Disston Festival. Disston Recreation Center is located at the corner of Disston and Glenloch Streets, three (3) blocks west of Torresdale Avenue.

Favorite Parade performers include the Eagles Cheerleaders, Greater Kensington String Band, Woodland String Band, Hegerman String Band, the Golden Crown Fancy Brigade, Philadelphia Police & Fire Pipes and Drums, the Andalusia Jug Band, and the Father Judge High School Band. Ronald McDonald, Drill Teams, Color Guards, Boy Scout Bands, Classic cars and Military vehicles also thrill the crowd. After the Parade, Bianca Ryan will kick off the Disston Festival with a short performance, followed by a "Meet & Greet". More live music and dancing will be on stage at the Festival, featuring the local talent of the Mary Ford Dancers and students from Anna Marie's Academy of Dance.

There are also games and rides for children and families, food & refreshments, face painting, and games of chance.The Historical Society of Tacony will exhibit their Historic Display in the Recreation Center, where people can see some of the great photographs and artifacts of Tacony and the greater Northeast Philadelphia from the Society's collection. Books featuring local history will be available to purchase.
Other local historical groups will be there, including the Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation Philadelphia Chapter and the Historical Society of Frankford. . Thanks also go to the Tacony Civic Association and the Philadelphia Recreation Department for their dedicated and loyal support.

The Rain Date is set for September 29th. If there is a question of rain, people will be able to call the Tacony Day phone line after 7AM on September 16th to find out if any part of the Day will be postponed. If you want to volunteer or participate in the Parade or the Festival, or if you want further information, be sure to call the Tacony Day Phone line at 215-338-8790.

Concert in the park

Don't forget the concert in the park next week:

Wed Sep 5, 6:30pm

Where: Womrath Park

Featuring the famous Butch Ballard and his Trio.

Free Event

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a nice evening in the park.

Shooting Leaves 2 Wounded

From KYW.com

A shooting, at about 2:45 a.m. Friday morning August 3rd, inside an apartment in the 1500 block of Foulkrod left a 32-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the side and a 31-year-old man shot in the thigh. Both were taken to Temple University where their conditions were listed as stable.

The gunman fled the scene and has not been located.

Maybe it was a late night scrabble game that went bad. Frankford intellectuals can be hot tempered.

http://cbs3.com/topstories/local_story_215075112.html