Ron Avery - Philadelphia Know It ALl

Talks

Ron Avery is a lively and experienced speaker on just about anything related to Philadelphia.

Each talk is illustrated by overhead projection slides of people and places. Talks can be tailored from 20 minutes to two-hours. His speaking style is informal, often humorous and always informative.

Ron gets listeners involved with constant questions to the audience He has spoken countless times at book stores, libraries, service clubs and professional organization.

For 10 years he has introduced his native city to thousands of Elderhostel participants with a 90-minute historical overview called "Philadelphia in a Nutshell." When his historical book on local crime, City of Brotherly Mayhem, was published, Avery was invited to speak to more than a dozen law enforcement groups.

Ron Avery - Philadelphia Know It ALl

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Popular Topics

  • Philadelphia in a Nutshell

  • Philadelphia's famous Crimes and Criminals

  • The Joy of Fairmount Park

  • Religious figures and Houses of Worship

  • The American Revolution in the Delaware Valley

  • Centennial Exhibition and Industrial Might

  • Philadelphia Personalities from Penn to Rizzo

  • The Times and Mind of Ben Franklin

  • Everyday Life in Colonial Philadelphia

  • Historic cemeteries, mourning and attitudes toward death

  • Places to See and Visit Beyond the Liberty Bell

  • African Americans from Slaves to Mayors

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 Ron Avery has been a regular speaker at the Philadelphia Elderhostel for the past 10 years. He's truly an expert on Philadelphia, and his talks are always highly rated by our participants. I always hear very positive comments about his knowledge and humorous, easy-going speaking style.

Margaret Biddle, director Philadelphia Elderhostel program.