

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Stephen Girard Book Launch with Dr. Alexander L. Ames
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: "Portrait of a Citizen: Stephen Girard, Mariner, Merchant, Banker, and Philanthropist of the Early American Republic" by Alexander AmesAbout this EventOn the eve of the 250th anniversary of Stephen Girard’s arrival in Philadelphia in 1776, join us at Founder's Hall for a book launch event celebrating the new volume by Dr. Alexander Lawrence Ames, Portrait of a Citizen: Stephen Girard, Mariner, Merchant, Banker, and Philanthropist of the Early American Republic.Stephen Girard was many things over the span of his long life: sailor, merchant, banker, public health advocate, slaveholder, and ultimately, one of the nation’s first major philanthropists. The businessman’s famous last will and testament assured that his name would live on for generations to come—sometimes with gratitude, sometimes in infamy. Girard’s life story and shifting reputation offer potent lessons for Americans today, on the nature of citizenship and belonging in a republic that can and must continue to be revolutionary. As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, let’s gather together for a conversation about one of the most consequential, if sometimes overlooked, figures in Philadelphia’s fascinating history.John us as Dr. Ames unpacks his scholarship into this notable Philadelphian’s remarkable life story, enjoy a chance to visit the museum galleries to explore the collection of books, manuscripts, artworks, and artifacts Girard left behind; and take time to consider his complex, contested legacy for his adopted city and nation.Portrait of a Citizen will be available for purchase from the De Gruyter Brill publishing house in early 2026: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isbn/9783110987171/html. The first 50 guests to arrive at the book launch will receive a complimentary copy of the book! The author will be available to inscribe copies.Agenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMReception with light hors d’oeuvres 🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PMRemarks by Dr. Ames🕑: 06:45 PM - 08:00 PMBook signing &amp;  time to explore the Founder’s Hall exhibition galleries
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/stephen-girard-book-launch-with-dr-alexander-l-ames/100001873936688079
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, health-wellness, art, literary-art
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Founders Hall at Girard College
- **lat**: 39.97339789999999
- **long**: -75.1712281
- **full address**: Founders Hall at Girard College, 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Kathy Haas, Director of Historical Resources, Girard College (https://allevents.in/org/kathy-haas-director-of-historical-resources-girard-college/17780846)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Founders Hall at Girard College, 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Kathy Haas, Director of Historical Resources, Girard College
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** exhibitions, health-wellness, art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Stephen Girard Book Launch with Dr. Alexander L. Ames ?
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