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The Alley Book Club: The Diary of Elizabeth Drinker (Abridged Edition)

  • Elfreth's Alley Museum 126 Elfreth's Alley Philadelphia, PA, 19106 United States (map)

Join local author and historian Josh Hitchens for The Alley Book Club, meeting every two months to read and discuss works that shine a light on Philadelphia history. On April 27, we will be featuring The Diary of Elizabeth Drinker. Elizabeth Sandwith Drinker was a Quaker woman who lived near Elfreth's Alley and kept a detailed diary from 1758-1807. It is one of the most complete records of a woman's life in 18th century Philadelphia history.