Father Penn (Classic Reprint): A Pageant Presented by the Members of the Summer Session of the Pennsylvania State College; Monday, August 2, 1915 at ... 2, 1915 at 8: 30 P. M (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A staged history of Pennsylvania’s people and ideals. This collection presents pageant scenes from the early 20th century, dramatizing encounters among settlers, Quakers, and later generations. It weaves together a parade of characters, songs, and dances to recapture moments of founding, liberty, and community at places like Penn State and Philadelphia.

Readers gain a window into how stage pageantry was used to teach state history, celebrate education, and explore the blending of cultures that shaped the region.

• Vivid scenes featuring figures such as William Penn, Quakers, and Pennsylvania Dutch communities.


• Musical numbers, dances, and choral pieces embedded in the action.


• Stage directions and character lists that hint at the production style of early collegiate pageants.


• Themes of liberty, tolerance, education, and regional identity across generations.

Ideal for readers interested in historical theater, campus culture, and early 20th‑century pageants that celebrated state heritage.

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