"A Famous Colonial Philadelphia Privy" Harrison Twp. Historical Society

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Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults, Age 18+
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  • Registration will close on March 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

Please join us for an intriguing presentation by Dave Tinney, Cabinet Maker and President of the Harrison Township Historical Society as he presents the story of an archeological dig on the 100 block of Front Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania showcasing the artifacts unearthed from a privy behind a tavern  which was used from 1699 to 1799.
Frequented by the likes of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson… to name just a few… as they discussed King George and Great Britain in the 1770’s.
 

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