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Germantown’s Hidden History Unearthed | Philadelphia News
Germantown just unveiled a brand-new visitor center designed to dive deep into its rich, layered history—from Revolutionary War battles and early Quaker resistance to slavery, to Civil Rights student protests. Built with community input, the center spotlights pivotal moments like the first anti-slavery petition in 1688 and a 1967 protest that sparked national attention. Rooted in German immigrant heritage and centuries of activism, the historic building itself—dating to the 1790s—sits on a square that’s been central to the neighborhood’s identity. While it’s meant to draw both locals and…
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