The history of Frankford is a solid foundation for an understanding of how the United States of America gained its unique heritage. Frankford serves as a gateway to the rest of Northeast Philadelphia and has [continue reading…]
“This building does have ghosts,” said Hugh Boyle, executive director at the Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library in Frankford. Built in 1976 by its original owner, Dr. John Ruan, this civil war [continue reading…]
With many major cities throughout the nation preparing for the upcoming 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War on April 12, the Germantown Historical Society is doing what it can to help commemorate [continue reading…]
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