New Exhibition Reveals a Quiet Revolution in American Public History Mickey Herr sees a more complete U.S. history coming into view with "Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia"
Keeping House: Philly’s Historic Preservation Legacy Belongs to Women The historic preservation movement in Philadelphia was originally a women's movement with female-led organizations working to save the city's colonial history. Mickey Herr introduces us to the Dames that made it happen
On Love, Loss, and City Life During COVID-19 As the dark winter approaches, Mickey Herr shares her reflections and strategies for living through the pandemic
Until Death Do Us Part: an Ode to Philadelphia Book Collecting In celebration of National Read A Book Day, Mickey Herr dives deep into the stacks at some of Philadelphia's most historic and obscure libraries
Archaic Expectations: Freeing Female Roles From A Dollhouse In Society Hill In this essay Mickey Herr examines women's roles and social norms through the history of a dollhouse spanning seven generations
Bearing Witness To Destruction On Christian Street This summer contributor Mickey Herr recorded the slow demolition of Christian Street Baptist Church from the beginning to the end. In this photo essay she shares what it was like to watch a 128-year-old neighborhood…
New Book Gives Insight Into Uncovering Philly History Mickey Herr sits down with author and Philly historian extraordinaire Kenneth Finkel to discuss his new book, "Insight Philadelphia"
Queen of The Rats: How One Female Scientist Colonized The Modern Lab Mickey Herr takes a look at the Wistar Rat, a true Philly original, and the groundbreaking female biologist that helped standardize science
