Event

Philadelphia 1862: A City at War

From 3/15/2012 – 3/1/2013 Philadelphia & the Countryside Exhibition

On Thursday, March 15th The Heritage Center of The Union League of Philadelphia will be opening the second of five rotating exhibits, Philadelphia 1862: A City at War. The Heritage Center, located on the ground floor of the iconic building at 140 South Broad Street, is open to the public from 3:00-6:00PM on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, as well as from 1:00-4:00PM on the second Saturday of every month. The Heritage Center includes an exhibition, programming, and event space. The Center currently features two exhibits, Love of Country Leads, which tells the story of the Union League, its members and its activities – from its inception during the Civil War to its present position as the most dynamic city club in the country and Philadelphia 1862: A City at War, which tells the story of the Philadelphia home front as Philadelphia’s citizens responded to the war’s impact with their money and their time.