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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XKC_the-potato-blight-its-origin-historical_Philadelphia-PA.html
The fungus that decimated the potato fields of Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century is well named. Phytopthora infestans, literally "infesting plant destroyer," can, under the right conditions, reduce the foliage of a field of potatoes into a put…
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To fully understand The Great Hunger, its impact on the Irish people, and the resulting diaspora of the Irish nation, it is essential to examine both the history of Ireland and events leading up to the catastrophe. The twelfth century marked the b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XJM_courage-of-the-scottish-immigrants-historical_Philadelphia-PA.html
During the first hundred years of Scottish immigration to the Americas, Philadelphia was the largest city in the British colonies, and the second largest city in the British empire. As such, its booming port was a natural destination for emigrant …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XJL_monument-to-scottish-immigrants-historical_Philadelphia-PA.html
Scottish Immigrant Family Sculpture Seal of the St. Andrew's Society Bas relief of Scottish Immigrants and Tun Tavern Bas relief of Signers of the Declaration of Independence Terry Jones, Sculptor His Grace, The Duke of Argyll, Patron Dedi…
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This Monument to Scottish Immigrants seeks to provide a broad perspective on the rise and the movement of the Scots over many continents and centuries. On either side of this Monument you will find Standing Stones which will assist you in understa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XJ6_anthony-benezet-historical_Philadelphia-PA.html
Leading abolitionist in the 18th century, his writings influenced the antislavery movement worldwide and federal abolition legislation. A teacher and Quaker, he educated blacks in his home, 1750-70, and opened a secondary school for girls in 1754.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XJ1_elliott-building-historical_Philadelphia-PA.html
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XIZ_st-andrews-society-of-philadelphia-historical_Philadelphia-PA.html
Here, in 1747, at the Tun Tavern twenty-five gentlemen of Philadelphia from that part of Great Britain called Scotland formed the . . . . St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia Since that time, Scotsmen of honor and integrity have contr…
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The Celtic influence permeated the British Islands several centuries before Christ, affecting the languages and culture of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. The Roman invasions of Britain resulted in the culture in southern Britain…
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In late August of 1793, leading members of the free African and white communities joined in a banquet to celebrate the roof raising of the first African church in Philadelphia. The dinner was in two parts, Dr. Benjamin Rush explained, "six of the …
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