American Philosophical Society

American Philosophical Society This country's first learned society, the APS has played an important role in American cultural and intellectual life for over 250 years.

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Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM

Museum Hours
Thursday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

06/05/2026

In 2026, the APS will see a total of 47 onsite Fellows, providing them the time, resources, and funding to work on their research. Hear what Jackie Beatty of York College of Pennsylvania worked on during her time at the APS!

Next week, Michael Auslin will discuss his new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America...
06/05/2026

Next week, Michael Auslin will discuss his new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, with Patrick Spero, CEO of the APS, at the National Archives Foundation.

Can’t make it to the National Archives? Join the APS and Michael Auslin for a talk on his book on August 19: https://www.amphilsoc.org/events/national-treasure-how-declaration-independence-made-america

Join us for a lively conversation about the inspiring story of the Declaration of Independence. Dr. Michael Auslin will discuss […]

Congratulations to Ken Burns (APS 2011), who was awarded the inaugural Commonwealth Prize by the Virginia Museum of Hist...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to Ken Burns (APS 2011), who was awarded the inaugural Commonwealth Prize by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, established to commemorate America's 250th, in recognition of his career chronicling our nation's past through documentary films.

“The pursuit of knowledge as a profession is an onerous undertaking, which does not give one rest during the day and oft...
06/03/2026

“The pursuit of knowledge as a profession is an onerous undertaking, which does not give one rest during the day and often not even in what should be the quiet hours of the night.”

Since 1743, APS Members have sustained its mission—speaking out with conviction that intellectual inquiry and critical thought are inherently in the best interest of the public. Check back weekly for their words of wisdom.

In restoring a copy of Artedi’s Ichthyologia, “I became part of a chain of honor and memory reaching back almost 300 yea...
06/02/2026

In restoring a copy of Artedi’s Ichthyologia, “I became part of a chain of honor and memory reaching back almost 300 years,” writes Renée Wolcott, Head of Conservation at the APS. Read the full blog now to hear more about Wolcott’s conservation process. 📗🐟

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Amid this year’s semiquincentennial celebrations, we hope you’ll join the APS and the David Center for the American Revo...
06/01/2026

Amid this year’s semiquincentennial celebrations, we hope you’ll join the APS and the David Center for the American Revolution this week for “America’s 1776,” a conference on “Independence and its Enduring Legacies.” Visit us for the closing keynote conversation on “Jefferson’s Moment,” led by esteemed historians of American history.

Learn more and register for the free event here: bit.ly/4vkQ8mF

Or join us via livestream on our YouTube channel.

06/01/2026

High school seniors across the globe are signing yearbooks, gathering their caps and gowns, and preparing for their next big chapter. What does that chapter look like for students heading to college? In this Meeting Monday, hear Beverly Tatum’s (APS 2014, President Emerita, Spelman College) take on the benefits of a liberal arts education for today’s students. 🎓

Watch the full talk featuring Beverly Tatum and Ben Vinson III (former President, Howard University) here: https://bit.ly/4o2L7N1

Come work with us! The American Philosophical Society is looking for a Major Planned Gift Officer. Find more information...
05/29/2026

Come work with us! The American Philosophical Society is looking for a Major Planned Gift Officer. Find more information and apply here: bit.ly/4uEeEir

Join us! The American Philosophical Society seeks a Development Coordinator to provide critical operational and administ...
05/29/2026

Join us! The American Philosophical Society seeks a Development Coordinator to provide critical operational and administrative support to the Development team. Find more information and apply here: bit.ly/4vhieiG

Congratulations to APS Fellow Dr. Blake McGready for successfully defending his dissertation and earning his PhD in Hist...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to APS Fellow Dr. Blake McGready for successfully defending his dissertation and earning his PhD in History from The Graduate Center, CUNY! Blake has worked on his dissertation titled “Making Nature's Nation: The Revolutionary War and Environmental Interdependence in New York, 1775–1783” at the APS as our long-term David Center for the American Revolution Predoctoral Fellow and successfully bucked his “predoctoral” title.

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