UDPL Adult Discovery & Learning

Central High School of Philadelphia was founded in 1836 as “the crowning glory” of Philadelphia Pennsylvania’s public school system, “the worthy apex to a noble pyramid”, and the first “high” school in the state. Enjoy the glorious history of the second oldest continuously operating public high school in the United States. The school opened on October 26, 1838, What followed is truly history!

Presenter: Jeff Thomas is a proud, active  member of the 233rd graduating class of Central High School. He has stayed in touch with Dear Old High for over 50 years. Jeff now serves as Central's Associate Archivist.