The Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox St., will host a meeting and lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be historian Jeff Denman, who will discuss his new book, Philadelphia Quakers and the American Revolution, which vividly describes the precipitous rise of the Philadelphia Quakers and their fall during the American Revolution. Denman is a retired American history and geography teacher from the Brookline Public Schools in Massachusetts. He has written widely on topics in American history. Denman holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of Maine and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut.
The event is free and open to the public, and free off-street parking is available across Orthodox Street at Frankford Friends School. Doors open at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served before and after the lecture. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the HSF website. ••
