This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual New Philadelphia: Can America Be America Again? 9:00am–9:00pm Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 22 2020 Sat Virtual New Philadelphia: Can America Be America Again? 9:00am–9:00pm Adults Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Registration Required Description: New Philadelphia, Illinois was the first town founded by an African American and ex-slave, Frank McWorter in 1836. It was an integrated community that became a key stop on the Underground Railroad.