The Black population of Philadelphia dates to Colonial times but expanded tremendously during the so-called Great Migration that started around 1910.
For Black history month, learn about these three lesser-known heroes of Black Philadelphia in the February 2024 episode of “All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories – Three More Black Pioneers”.
Phebe Blessington: Covering Some of Your Favorites
Brenda Payton & The Tabulations
William Kirkpatrick & Away in a Manger
Septimus Winner: Of Mockingbirds, Indians, and Little Dogs
ABC#054 Hey! I Know That Song! - Composers and Interpreters
Henry Plumer McIlhenny: Philadelphia’s First Gentleman
Charles Baily's Last Round
George Thomas & Whitemarsh Country Club
Hugh Wilson & Merion Golf Club
Ida Dixon: The First Woman Golf Architect
ABC#053: Ida Dixon, Hugh Wilson, Charles Thomas, & Charles Baily - Suited to a Tee - Golf Course Pioneers
Shop Until Thou Droppest - Strawbridge & Clothier: The Early Years
Sarah Lee Lippincott & 20th Century Star-Gazing
William Rau & Capturing the Transit of Venus
Hannah Bouvier Peterson & Teaching the Stars
David Rittenhouse
ABC#052: Reach for the Sky - Astronomers of Laurel Hill
Duffy’s Cut: Blood on the Tracks at Mile 59
LT James Hansell French and Victorio's Apache
LT Jonathan Biddle Battles Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce
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