In the News: History Projects
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Rebecca Fisher of Beyond the Bell Tours was recognized for being an outstanding Educator + Scholar by Philadelphia Gay News (PGN) in the 48 Most Influential LGBTQ+ Leaders list for 2024. This list recognizes the most impactful LGBTQ+ individuals in the Philadelphia region and honors trailblazers, emerging leaders, advocates, artists and innovators across various fields who have made significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
Beyond the Bell Tours was featured in Philadelphia Business Journal!
In the 1960s, Barbara Gittings pioneered the LGBTQ+ and women's rights movement in Philadelphia
Barbara Gittings is considered one of the pioneers of LGBTQ+ rights and women's rights movements. In the 1960s, the activist fought against employment discrimination and picketed outside of Independence Hall.
Rebecca Fisher retraced the footprints of history where American democracy took its first steps. She reminds people of stories that often go untold in the City of Brotherly Love, which led her and her cofounder to create the "Beyond the Bell" tours.
Philly’s historical commission designates new district in Germantown
“A group of properties on the avenue will now be preserved thanks to a newly minted historic district that partially overlaps with the one NPS established in the 1960s. […] “
The Keeping Society’s Oscar Beisert is a historic preservationist and Germantown resident who researched and wrote the nomination for the district.
