Location:
United States
Genres:
History Podcasts
Networks:
Autio
Description:
Educators, innovators, faith leaders, writers, reformers, and entrepreneurs connected to Philadelphia are brought into focus through the individuals who shaped opportunity, culture, and civic life.
Language:
English
Tench Coxe, Facing Both Ways
1/4/2026
Tench Coxe was born with wealth and privilege and he had no qualms about changing his political loyalties to maintain his position. Narrated by Tim Heller.
Duration:00:05:16
John B. and his Stetson Hats
1/4/2026
John B. Stetson made a wide-brimmed high-crowned felt hat as a joke on a hunting trip which turned out to be the very first cowboy hat. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:04:22
Cornwell’s Temple Basement School
1/4/2026
A popular Philadelphia pastor began offering evening classes in the basement of the Baptist temple - the start of Temple University. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:02:43
Brianna Davis
1/4/2026
Created the STEAM for All initiative, an innovative learning program that stemmed from a Girl Scouts project. Narrated by Machelle Williams.
Duration:00:03:38
Aniyah Ayres
1/4/2026
Founded Aniyah’s Mission to help those needing to enhance their voice. Narrated by Machelle Williams.
Duration:00:02:18
Louisa May Alcott
1/4/2026
Novelist Whose Work Introduced Readers to Educated Strong Female Heroines. Narrated by Misty Menees.
Duration:00:03:26
First Female Prison Guards
1/4/2026
When World War II took many of the town’s men, the local prison hired the first female prison guards in America. Narrated by Joy Nash.
Duration:00:02:14