Past Events

Events which have already happened.

AMERICA’S FIRST STOCK EXCHANGE & THE CITY IT MADE - Domenic Vitiello's talk on his new book "The Philadelphia Stock Exchange and the City It Made" (Henry George School of Social Science, from Jun 12, 2010 10:00 AM to Jun 12, 2010 11:30 AM)

SATURDAY SEMINAR, June 12th, 2010, 10:00 - 11:30 am

MANUFACTURING CONSENT: Noam Chomsky and the Media (Henry George School of Social Science, from Jun 11, 2010 06:30 PM to Jun 11, 2010 09:00 PM)

An mportant 1992 documentary

THE CREATIVE ECONOMY: ECONOMIC MIRACLE OR ECONOMIC MIRAGE? (Henry George School of Social Science, from May 08, 2010 10:00 AM to May 08, 2010 11:30 AM)

Free SATURDAY SEMINAR, May 8th, 2010, 10:00 -11:30 am

BLUE GOLD: WORLD WATER WARS (Henry George School of Social Science, from May 07, 2010 06:30 PM to May 07, 2010 08:30 PM)

May 7th BLUE GOLD: WORLD WATER WARS As water becomes an increasingly precious commodity, corrupt governments, corporations and even private investors are scrambling to control it which leaves everyday citizens fighting for a substance they need to survive.

THE FISH BELONG TO THE PEOPLE! (Henry George School of Social Science, from May 01, 2010 10:00 AM to May 01, 2010 11:30 AM)

Free SATURDAY SEMINAR - May 1st, 2010, 10:00 -11:30 am

MONEY AS DEBT (revised edition 2009)_ (Henry George School of Social Science, from Apr 16, 2010 06:30 PM to Apr 16, 2010 08:30 PM)

FREE FRIDAY FILM FORUM April 16th at 6:30 PM sharp! PLEASE BE ON TIME!

Happy Birthday, Henry George! (Henry George School of Social Science, from Sep 02, 2009 05:00 PM to Sep 02, 2009 08:00 PM)

Our salute to Henry George on the 170th anniversary of his birth - September 2nd, 1839 - at his birthplace, 413 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19147

THOMAS PAINE: ARCHITECT OF COOPERATIVE INDIVIDUALISM (Henry George School of Social Science, from Jun 06, 2009 10:00 AM to Jun 06, 2009 11:30 AM)

****Marking 200 years since Paine’s 1809 death on June 8, 1809**** Thomas Paine is known by most people as one of the founding fathers and the author of the pamphlet, Common Sense. Ed Dodson has researched and written extensively on Paine's life and contributions to socio-political thought. Learn more about this important figure in American history, and his ideas about political economy, religion and government. -- Edward Dodson, Henry George School faculty; author and historian

TOM PAINE - a one man show by Hans Petersen (1994) (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from Jun 05, 2009 06:30 PM to Jun 05, 2009 08:45 PM)

This one man show featuring Hans Petersen’s role as Thomas Paine yields powerful insights about the life and times and trials of the Common Sense author who framed and articulated a vision of the United States of America which helped to win the American Revolution. (55 minutes)

DEATH BY DEBT STRANGULATION Saturday, May 30th, 10:00 - 11:30 AM (Henry George School of Social Science, from May 30, 2009 10:00 AM to May 30, 2009 11:30 AM)

Nearly everyone is anxious over the state of the U.S. and global economic system. Unemployment continues to rise to levels not seen since the 1930s. Home foreclosures are devastating families and entire communities. Government borrowing is creating a multi-generation national debt, and the very fabric of civilization seems to be at risk. Ed Dodson, who retired in 2005 from his position as a market analyst and business manager with Fannie Mae, will present his analysis of the causes of the economic crisis and how bad things are likely to become. -- Edward Dodson, Henry George School faculty; author and historian

PAT GARRETT & BILLY THE KID - by Sam Peckinpah (1973) (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from May 29, 2009 06:30 PM to May 29, 2009 08:45 PM)

Aging Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons for the sole purpose of bringing down his old friend Billy the Kid.

GEORGISM: HERE THERE & EVERYWHERE (Henry George School of Social Science, from Apr 25, 2009 10:00 AM to Apr 25, 2009 11:30 AM)

Scotland, Zimbabwe, Australia, Namibia, New Zealand, Ireland, Minnesota and Connecticut. What do these diverse places have in common? This expanded talk offers a new appreciation of the ideas and application of collecting economic rent to promote justice and help people prosper while showing how US Georgists are assisting in those efforts. Press clips and reports will be included. -- Joshua Vincent & Eron Lloyd, Henry George Foundation / Center for the Study of Economics

EARTH - by Aleksander Dovzhenko (1930) (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from Apr 17, 2009 06:30 PM to Apr 17, 2009 08:45 PM)

Aleksander Dovzhenko’s last silent film is generally regarded as his greatest masterpiece. EARTH was simultaneously lauded and derided by Soviet authorities due to its fairly ambiguous political message which was perhaps a salute to Alexander Kerensky who was often described as a follower of Henry George. EARTH was named as one of the top ten greatest films of all time by the International Film Critics Symposium.

PHILADELPHIA COMES HOME TO HENRY GEORGE? Saturday, January 24th, 10:00 - 11:30 AM (413 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, from Jan 24, 2009 10:00 AM to Jan 24, 2009 11:30 AM)

PHILADELPHIA COMES HOME TO HENRY GEORGE? Saturday, January 24th - 10:00 - 11:30 AM Philadelphia's budget crisis mirrors many similar cases across the nation and the world. Find out how Henry George's message can be used to right-side and right-size the City of Philadelphia through an in-depth presentation of data in an easy to grasp graphical format. Can a city use an idealistic message of economic justice for on-the-ground results? Presenters: Joshua Vincent & Eron Lloyd , Henry George Foundation USA and the Center for the Study of Economics

Death By Debt Strangulation (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from Nov 15, 2008 10:00 AM to Nov 15, 2008 11:30 AM)

There are widespread signs of economic problems in most communities across the nation. Many families are in serious financial trouble. Millions of households have lost or stand to lose their residences to foreclosures. Household savings is at its lowest level since the Great Depression of the 1930s. At the same time, the U.S. government continues to spend far more revenue than raised from taxation. The nation faces a $10 trillion and growing national debt. This illustrated talk explains the origins of our financial crisis and offers author and historian Ed Dodson’s insights into our growing dilemma. Presented by Edward J. Dodson, Henry George School faculty, former President of the Henry George School Board of Trustees, New York.

BORN RICH (2003) (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from Nov 14, 2008 06:30 PM to Nov 14, 2008 08:30 PM)

Does this film, produced by a child of one of the world's richest families, illustrate the socially corrosive nature of our system of privilege? 75 minutes.

Sun Yat-Sen: Clandestine Georgist (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from Oct 25, 2008 10:00 AM to Oct 25, 2008 11:30 AM)

Many great minds have endorsed Georgism. Few of them however were great social justice advocates and political leaders. This presentation will explore the life and works of the most successful of them, Sun Yat-Sen, and his effect on China and Taiwan. Presented by Dr. Cay Hehner, Director, Henry George School, New York.

THE POWER OF COMMUNITY - HOW CUBA SURVIVED PEAK OIL (2006) (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from Oct 24, 2008 06:30 PM to Oct 24, 2008 08:30 PM)

An essential film for orienting oneself in confronting the end of the era of cheap oil. 52 minutes.

The History of Capital in the 20th Century (Henry George School & Birthplace Museum, from Oct 06, 2008 07:00 PM to Oct 06, 2008 09:00 PM)

This empowering but disturbing exploration details the history of the rise of Neoclassical Economics – the modern economic paradigm which has been taught to four or more generations of college and graduate economics students. If you want a full-body scan of the dismal science, then this new course may fit the bill

Fundamental Economics Courses begin on October 1st from 1-3 PM and again from 7-9 PM (from Oct 01, 2008 01:00 PM to Oct 01, 2008 03:00 PM)