The Declaration of Independence was drafted and signed in Philadelphia in 1776. In 2026, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of that famous moment in U.S. history. The mission of America 250 Philadelphia is to ignite the passions of the people of Philadelphia with the revolutionary spirit of the Declaration of Independence, and to create a commemoration that is truly by the people, and for all people (https://www.philadelphia250.us).
This program will continue the review of the nexus between Colonial times and the founding of PSPA with presentations on the Hessian fly infestation; the Conestoga Wagon, Market Street Bridge and the Philadelphia-Lancaster Turnpike; and PSPA members who signed the Declaration of Independence.
We’ll also be inviting FFA and MANNRS officers to join us for a review of their program years.
Location
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Logistics
- Thursday, April 2, 2026 with meet and greet at 11:30 am.; luncheon at noon; and program at 1:00 pm.
- Registration fee is $35 and pre-registration is required. Vegetarian meals are available if scheduled at registration. Register by contacting pspaonline@gmail.com with the name(s) of the people attending, their affiliations, and emails.
- Make check out to Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture and mail to PSPA Treasurer, 140 Waypoint Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603.
- Click here and follow the link to purchase your ticket for luncheon meetings with PayPal or Credit Card.
- Dress Code at Union League is Business Casual – collared shirts, long pants (not jeans) for men; for women, long pants (not jeans), skirts, dresses and business casual tops.
- Registrations end at noon on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Contact Scott Sheely at pspaonline@gmail.com with any questions.