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Historical Handwriting: Colonial Calligraphy Workshop

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Take a time machine back to 1776 and discover the history of calligraphy in colonial America! Learn how feather quills were created, the importance of letter writing in early America, the basics of reading colonial writing, and more! Then, practice your calligraphy basics and create your own “John Hancock” signature using a fountain pen.

Registration required – seats are very limited. Register at grundylibrary.org.

Questions? Please call the Grundy Library at 215.788.7891.

This program is offered by Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in support of the PA Forward | Pennsylvania Libraries initiative. Libraries are key to powering progress and elevating the quality of life in PA by fueling the types of knowledge essential to success: Basic Literacy, Information Literacy, Civic and Social Literacy, Health Literacy, and Financial Literacy.

Date:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Story Room/Learning Center
Library:
Bristol
Categories:
  Adults     Teens  
Registration has closed.