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2 days ago · About Admiral Sir William Penn, Admiral. Sir William Penn was an English admiral and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1660 to 1670. He was the father of William Penn, founder of the Province of Pennsylvania. Penn was born in St. Thomas Parish, Bristol to Giles Penn and Joan Gilbert. He served his apprenticeship at sea with his ...
2 days ago · The charter, which was officially proclaimed on April 2, 1681, named the territory for Admiral Penn and included also the term sylvania (“woodlands”), at the son’s request. William Penn intended that the colony provide a home for his fellow Quakers (members of the Society of Friends).
4 days ago · William Penn Foundation Board Chair Kathy Christiano speaks with community members at PHMC in West Philadelphia. Photo Courtesy of the William Penn Foundation In mid-July, William Penn Foundation leaders briefed over 200 individuals from across the Philadelphia area on the foundation’s new strategic plan.
3 days ago · A Proud American. In his new book The Ballad of Roy Benavidez, historian William Sturkey explores the life of this Hispanic war hero, his fight to maintain veteran disability benefits, and the ways in which Hispanic Americans have long shaped U.S. history with scant acknowledgement. July 23, 2024. Roy Benavidez was a celebrated war veteran who ...
1 day ago · The Pennsylvania Railroad ( reporting mark PRR ), legal name The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, also known as the " Pennsy ", was an American Class I railroad that was established in 1846 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
4 days ago · Welcome to the William Penn School District! Our mission at the William Penn School District is to provide a quality education that prepares all of our students, regardless of background or circumstances, for success in college, career, and life.
4 days ago · William Penn. noun. Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718) synonyms: Penn. see more.
