Event Start Date: November 18, 2023
Event End Date: November 18, 2023
For Liberty In Spain
Date: Saturday, November 18th
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: Cruiser Olympia at the Independence Seaport Museum, 101 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia’s Support for the Republican Forces in the Spanish Civil War
Come experience the turbulent politics of 1930s Philadelphia by joining members of the XV Brigada (Reconstituted) as they portray the American Medical Bureau, Friends of the Abraham Lincoln Battalion, and members of Philadelphia’s radical labor movement.
The Spanish Civil War was fought between 1936 and 39 between the Nationalists under Francisco Franco and the Republicans, made up of various political movements, fighting to maintain democratic government in Spain.
The Republicans received support from the international labor movement, and many unions in Philadelphia raised funds to support their effort. Activists from the city also traveled overseas to fight on the front lines or serve in the American Medical Bureau, providing care and comfort to wounded fighters.
Come see their stories brought to life!
Immerse yourself in award-winning and interactive exhibits and climb aboard the oldest floating steel warship in the world on Cruiser Olympia and submerge yourself aboard the World War II-era Submarine Becuna.
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-413-8655
Monday – Friday: 10am -5pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4:30pm