Their academic expertise – they possess deep knowledge and understanding of European political volatility during the modern era – makes this a must-attend event in light of the war in Ukraine, the rise of authoritarianism, and the increasingly turbulent politics of the past few years, both in the United States and overseas. from opposite ends of the globe, scholars Katerina Lagos & Othon Anastasakis will join HUC for The Greek Military Dictatorship: Revisiting a Troubled Past, 1967–1974. Sam’s parents were refugees from Asia Minor who settled in Greece in 1922. Sam is the co-author of The Greek Genocide in American Naval War Diaries. He is an avid reader of Greek history with special interest in the history of Asia Minor. Sam is on the Board of Directors of a number of nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area. Prior to his engineering career he served as a second lieutenant in the Greek Army Reserve special forces. During his career he worked in senior level engineering positions in both the private and public sectors in Greece and the United States. He received his engineering degrees from Villanova University and the University of Pennsylvania. Savvas “Sam” Koktzoglou is a retired Mechanical Engineer. The lecture will be based on the book of the same title which is a collection of previously unpublished documents of the US Navy. The defeat of the Greek Army and the destruction of Smyrna in 1922 ended the 2,700-year presence of Greeks in Anatolia. This campaign continued until 1922 with deportations and massacres of the Greeks in other areas of Asia Minor. Key events: Army-Navy game.Starting in 1914 the Young Turks began a systematic campaign of terror and ethnic cleansing of the Greeks of Eastern Thrace and western Asia Minor. This is an excellent time to enjoy Philly's many galleries and museums. DecemberĬhristmas lights sparkle but bundle up as temperatures are low at around 31☏, with ice and snow almost guaranteed. Key events: Philadelphia Marathon, Thanksgiving parade.
It's getting darker and colder now – the average low is 40☏ – though the appearance of holiday decorations and lights brightens up Center City and Rittenhouse Sq. Key events: Revolutionary Germantown Festival, Philadelphia Film Festival. You have several options to tour the prison, which is now in ruin. Head to Eastern State Penitentiary during Halloween for a truly eerie experience © windsketch / Shutterstock OctoberĮastern State Penitentiary is a historic prison where a few noteworthy mobsters like Al Capone and “Slick Willie Sutton” have had extended stays. Key events: Philly Pride, Philly Beer Week, Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. Catch performances from a slew of new artists and established headliners. Another growing Philly tradition is the annual Roots Picnic – a one-day music festival hosted by Philly’s own The Roots. It's derived from the tradition of the Yoruba people of Nigeria in celebration of the new year. The Odunde Festival is a one-day festival catered to Black American interests and the African diaspora. June is the start of peak travel to the city with larger crowds and higher hotel rates. Key events: South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby & Arts Festival. The regatta has been held annually on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, since 1953. Held during the second Saturday of May, the Dad Vail Regatta is the largest regular intercollegiate rowing event in the United States, drawing over 100 colleges and universities from North America. Spruce Street Harbor offers everything from Stand-Up Paddle Board yoga to Taco Tuesday, live musical performances, to roller and ice skating. Head to Spruce Street Harbor, an outdoor park situated under a canopy of trees next to the Delaware River, to keep cool. Expect to pay more for hotels and flights and possibly elbow a few people at some of the city's most famous landmarks. Read more: Six neighborhoods to explore in Philadelphia June through September is the best time to enjoy outdoor festivalsĭuring summer, the temperatures begin to rise to hot and steamy, and crowds descend on popular parts of town. For the sports lover, head to South Philly to check out the Philadelphia 76 Sixers or Philadelphia Flyers in action. But don't let a few snowflakes stop you, wear a thick coat, sweatshirt and a thick pair of socks while exploring the historic landmarks in downtown Philadelphia. March is the last month of snowstorm season. You definitely will want to check the weather before arriving.
The weather is cold but not freezing like in January.
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There's nothing quite like seeing the Cherry Blossoms in full bloom along the Schuykill River © Dervin Witmer / Shutterstock March through May is the best time to go sightseeing
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