Virtual Lecture 10:00 am PAFA
Philadelphia Firsts: A History of Philadelphia through Art
The historic collection in PAFA’s galleries captures the story of Philadelphia as a city on the cutting edge of the 19th century, leading the country toward new discoveries in technology, science, creativity and civic engagement. Take a whirlwind tour of artworks that illustrate Philadelphia’s greatest accomplishments as a city of firsts, including the founding of the first museum, public water system, steamboat, medical school and even the first celebrity scandal to splash out across national newspapers.
