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2013
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March 27 - Our first meeting in 2014
David Kimmerly, an historic preservation specialist has been researching our schoolhouse with the goal of placing it on the National Registry of Historic Places. He has discovered many interesting facts concerning our schoolhouse and has many old photos that he will share with our society.
Note: Date Change! - December 12 - 2:30-4:30 PM Boxwood
Because of the inclement weather and possibility of more snow our Annual Holiday Party has been moved to Thursday, December 12th, 2:30-4:30 PM
- December 6 - Special Historical
Presentation at the Wissahickon Valley Library in Blue Bell
2;00 pm
Chestnut Hill: Its Heritage, History and Homes, presented by author, Elizabeth Farmer Jarvis
- December 5 - Special Historical
Presentation at the Wissahickon Valley Library in Blue Bell
2:00 PM: PowerPoint art slides and discussion on August Rodin presented by a guide from the Rodin Museum.
- No meeting in September
- SEPTEMBER 15 - Open House, 1 to 4 PM at the Franklinville School.
- OCTOBER 20 - 1 to 4 PM Open House at the Franklinville School.
- October 29 - Meeting will take place at
the Whitpain Township Building, Meeting
Room B at 7:30 PM. The meeting will NOT
take place at Boxwood because the parking lot is still being
rebuilt. This will be our last regular meeting of the year.
PROGRAM: The American Civil War, a program on the Union soldier, the Battle at Gettysburg and the role of Montgomery County in the war.
SPEAKER: Michael Jesberger, is President of the New Jersey Regiment, a Revolutionary War reenacting organization. He is also a member of the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry, a Civil War reenacting organization. - May 21 - EVENING MEETING: at 7:30PM at Boxwood House, intersection of Cathcart Rd. and Skippack Pike
- May 19 - Franklinville School Open House: from 1 to 4 PM. Volunteers are needed. Children are welcome to come and write on old slate boards, play period games and dress up in period clothes. Great photo-op!
- May 11 - Plant and Attic Sale: from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Boxwood House. Donations of small items and baked good would be appreciated. Volunteers are needed. Please call 215-542-8845 if you are available to help that day.
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March 26 - Meeting: 7:30 PM at Boxwood House
intersection of Cathcart Road and Skippack Pike.
Program: Pastors and Patriots: The Muhlenberg Family of Pennsylvania.
2012
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September 16 - 1:00 - 4:00pm. Old Fashioned Mill Day.
Live music, games, children’s activities, and more.
Swedesford and Township Line Roads, Upper Gwynedd.
Adults $5, Children 12 and under $3 - August 19 - The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society will hold Open Houses at the 1895 Schoolhouse at School Lane and Skippack Pike from 1-4 PM. Free.
- Junly 15 - Evans-Mumbower Mill: 1:00 - 4:00pm Ice Cream Social on the lawn of the Mill. Hands-on activities for children of all ages. Adults $5 Children 12 & under $3.
- June 26 - AFTERNOON MEETING: 1:15PM at the Peter Wentz Farmstead, 2100 Schultz Road, Worcester. We’ll meet at the Visitors Center. Our private tour includes the house & the farm. The Farmstead was established in 1744 by Peter & Rosanna Wentz and served as headquarters for General George Washington during the fall of 1777.
- June 15 - OPEN HOUSE: 1 to 4 PM at the Franklinville School. Please come and bring your children since we have many children's games to play. The next Open House is planned for September 16.
- June 15 - The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society will hold Open Houses at the 1895 Schoolhouse at School Lane and Skippack Pike from 1-4 PM. Free.
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May 24 - EVENING MEETING: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 7:30PM at Boxwood House, intersection of Cathcart Rd. and Skippack Pike
Program: The Titanic and its Connections to Philadelphia - May 20 - OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1-4, at the 1858 FRANKLINVILLE SCHOOLHOUSE
- May 20 - OPEN HOUSE: 1-4, at the EVANS-MUMBOWER MILL. The Mill is now operational grinding corn. It is located on Swedesford Rd. just off Township Line Rd. In Blue Bell
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May 15 -
The Historical Society of Montgomery County, Norristown PA.
Beginning Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m.
Introduction to Genealogy: Uncovering Your Past -
May 14 -
Wissahickon Valley Historical Society
Monthly Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - 1895 Schoolhouse, Skippack Pike at School Rd. Blue Bell.
Program - Member share and museum tour -
May 12 - The Historical Society of Montgomery County, Norristown PA.
2:00 pm.
The Darkest Day Revisited: The Exeter Train Wreck
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May 5 - 9 - ANNUAL PLANT & ATTIC SALE!! At Boxwood
House
9:00-3:00
The Horsham Preservation and Historical Association will have it’s Annual WW II re-enactment at Graeme Park in Horsham
For further information call 215-343-0659 or access the following sites: farm1742@aol.com or horshamhistory.org
The program for the WWII reenactment is as follows:
Saturday, May 5 10am-4pm
10am Park opens. Public able to walk around encampment.
11:15 War Stories - WWII Vet Herb Levy
12:00-1:45pm Re-enactment starts American and German Troops Battle
Public viewing is from the paved parking area up past the white French Villa & into the upper field. Viewing areas will be clearly marked and on the periphery of battle zone.
2-3pm Society Music Makers Swing Band (40's era Under the Big Tent)
3-4pm Living History. Talk to the troops and examine authentic WW II equipment.
Sunday, May 6th 10AM- 2PM
10am Park opens. Public able to walk around encampment
12 noon War Stories- WWII vets Alex Horanzy and Mario Chairolanza (Survivors of Pearl Harbor )
1pm HONOR GUARD - Presenting flags to Alex Horanzy, Mario Chairolanza, Herb Levy
2pm Park closes.
The cost of admission is Saturday $10 and Sunday $6. All WW II veterans get free admission. There will be military vendors on site along with plenty of food and drink. Admission fee includes a tour of the Keith House.
All proceeds go to support the two community benefit organizations that maintain and restore this complex of historic buildings: Friends of Graeme Park and the Horsham Preservation and Historic Association. -
April 12 - Local Author Event which is being held to honor local authors and to celebrate National Library Week.
When: 1 PM – 3:30 +.
Where: Wissahickon Valley Public Library
650 Skippack Pike (Route 73), Blue Bell 19422
diagonally across from the historic Blue Bell Inn,
approx.5 miles east of intersection with 202 (DeKalb Pike)
Free for authors and public alike.
Our “local” authors will be coming from Berks, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware counties as well as New Jersey. The event is open to all authors, new and experienced, all genres, all audiences. All local authors are invited – email or call Sue Burdick to confirm you are coming.
We have a total so far of 27 authors! They range from adult to children’s authors, fiction to nonfiction, including history, mystery, romance, local hiking trails and local history.
Are you a local author? Sign up and register! Pass the word to your “fellow” authors. There’s still time to register.
Bring your books. Sell your books. Autograph your books. Hand out info/cards/bookmarks to promote your books. Present mini booktalk (5-7 min.) about yourself and your work.
Publicity to over 30 media contacts, local cable TV, facebook and webpage.
Questions? Call 215-643-1320 x14 or x11
Feel free to share the info with friends, family and facebooks, twitters and blogs. Thank you for your support.
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February 26 - Saving the Revolution: Lafayette’s Escape at Barren Hill
2:00 p.m. Historical Society of Montgomery County, 654 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
The story of Lafayette’s escape from the British was considered nothing more than a minor skirmish and insignificant to the Revolution story. Because of recent research, retired history teacher and historian, Rudolph Cusumano, discovered how Commanding General Sir William Howe distorted the truth to hide his failure and downplay the American escape. Mr. Cusumano will speak on the life of this Patriot for the American Cause.
For further information, please call 610-272-0297 or e-mail us at contact_us@hsmcpa.org. -
January 26 - 2:00 p.m. Wissahickon Valley Public Library, 650 Skippack Pike (Route 73), Blue Bell, PA 19422
Temple Professor James Hilty will talk about our Presidents, the good & the not so good. He is an authority on the presidents, has published several books and is regularly interviewed by and quoted in the media. For more info call 215-643-1320
Call Marie Goldkamp (215-542-8845)
2011
- November 16 - 7PM. Blue Bell branch of the Wissahickon Valley Public Library The Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln and Slavery presented by Fred Dugan, A local history teacher.
- November 5 & 6 -Hope Lodge Encampment/Re-enactment. Please consider volunteering for pre-event work or event duties. Information: Diane Horan, 215-542-1275 or dkhoran 2002@aol.com.
- October 23 - 1-4 PM, The Evans-Mumbower Mill and the Springfield Mill. The WVWA and Morris Arboretum are partnering to showcase their 19th Century gristmills. For further info: www.wvwa.org or www.morrisarboretum.org
- October 16 - Open House at the Franklinville School 1-3PM
- October 15 - Market Day Wissahickon Valley Historical Society at the 1895 Schoolhouse - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- October 10 - 7:30 p.m. Wissahickon Valley Historical Society Meeting at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library - Blue Bell. Local Historian Buck Amey will present a program about the Faust Tannery that occupied intersection of Butler and Bethlehem Pike from 1790. I Refreshments and social time follow the meeting.
- October 8 - 9 - Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Sunday:11am – 4pm Skippack Historical Society, 6th Annual Revolutionary War Encampment and Living History Event to commemorate the Continental Army's encampment in September 1777. Route 73 & Evansburg Road, Skippack, PA. For more info call: (610) 584-1166
- October 9 - at 2PM, The Historical Society of Montgomery County will present: A View of Philadelphia, Historical Blue Staffordshire China at the Historical Society’s Headquarters 1654 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA. Free to the public.
- October 3 - The University of Pennsylvania Museum is sponsoring a series of lectures focusing on Great Riddles in Archaeology. Check their web-site www.penn.museum for details.
- October 1 & 2 - Note: changed date. starting at 10 am. WWII encampment & reenactment on the grounds of Graeme Park & the Penrose-Strawbridge park. Cost is $10 on Saturday, including the concert, and $6 on Sunday. The concert will be Saturday, at 5 pm. Admission to the concert only is $5. World War II veterans will have free admission. For more info call: 215-343-0659 or horshamhistory.org
- September 24 & 25 - WWII encampment & reenactment on the grounds of Graeme Park & the Penrose-Strawbridge park. Note: postponed to 10/1-2
- September 18 - Open House at the Franklinville School 1-3PM also the Evans-Mumbower Mill
- September 6 - Beginning at 7PM- 8:30 PM and continuing for 4 consecutive Tuesdays: “Uncover Your Past; Introduction To Geneology” at the Historical Society of Montgomery County. For Information call: 610-272-0297
- August 30 - Meeting in the Blue Bell Library
- August 21: Open House at the Franklinville School 1-3PM also the Evans-Mumbower Mill
- June 26 - Sunday, 2:00 p.m. The Historical Society of Montgomery County presents BENCH & BAR, A Legal Tour at the Historic Montgomery Cemetery, One Hartranft Avenue at Jackson Street, Norristown, PA. Join the historians of the Historical Society as they visit the resting place of some of Montgomery County’s finest legal minds of past generations.
- July 17: Open House at the Franklinville School 1-3PM
- July 11 - 15 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Camp Hancock: An Adventure in History. This camp is offered to children who have completed 5th and 6th grades and have an interest in local history as it relates to national historic events. For more information please contact the Historical Society of Montgomery County at 610-272-0297 or e-mail them at: contact_us@hsmcpa.org. There is a limited number of campers. It will be held at the Historic Montgomery Cemetery, One Hartranft Avenue, Norristown, PA.
- June 19: Open House at the Franklinville School 1-3PM
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June 4 - 5 - There will be a Civil War Reunion at:
Pennypacker Mills Site Opens At 10 am Both Days
5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville PA 19473
(610) 2879349
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May 24 - This is a joint meeting with the Wissahickon Valley Historical Society.
Program: September 11, 1777 - Washington's Defeat at Brandywine
Also: Election of Officers - May 17 - Introduction to Geneology: Uncovering Your Past beginning. See April Minutes for info.
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May 15 - OPEN HOUSES:
1:30-4, at the 1895 SCHOOLHOUSE
1-4, at the EVANS-MUMBOWER MILL
1-4, at the 1858 FRANKLINVILLE SCHOOL - May 14: Open House at the Franklinville School 1-3PM
- May 7 - ANNUAL PLANT & ATTIC SALE!! SATURDAY, 9 - 3, at Boxwood House
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April 26 - AFTERNOON MEETING: Tuesday, 1:30PM
Program: Tour of the Jenkins Homestead & Historical Research Center, Lansdale
Presenter: Dick Shearer, President of the Lansdale Historical Society - April 17 - At 2:30 Pm the Historical Society of Montgomery County will present a program, John Brown and the Harper’s Ferry Raid at the Society Headquarters, 1654 DeKalb Pike in Norristown. Dr. John Quist of Shippensburg University will discuss the raid and its’ impact upon American History. Call 610-272-0297 or visit the Society’s website at hsmcpa.org for more information.
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April 11 - Whitpain Residents Association A public
forum sponsored by the WRO dealing with the future location of
the Second Alarmers Squad scheduled to be next to the Boxwood
House
Whitpain Township Building
Meeting Room A
at 7:30 PM - March 29 @ 1 PM. at the Wissahickon Public Library in Blue Bell located at 650 Skippack Pike. Col. Ed Scholl, USAR, will talk about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He is the author of Lewis and Clark in the Twenty First Century which recounts his own journey following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark.
- March 27 - At 2:30 PM the Historical Society of Montgomery County will present a program, Tea and Conversation With Molly Brown, at the Society Headquarters, 1654 DeKalb Pike in Norristown. Molly, better known as the unsinkable Molly Brown, was a survivor of the sinking of the ship Titanic. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Call 610-272-0297 or visit the Society’s website at hsmcpa.org for more information. Tea, sandwiches and sweets will be served.
- March 26 - The Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia is having their 2011 Old House Fair from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Germantown Friends School, 31 West Coulter St in Philadelphia. The fair will have many vendors and an array of learning opportunities for owners of an old house to better maintain and restore their homes. General Admission is $10; $5 for members. For more info visit: www.preservationalliance.com or call 215-546-1146 x-7
- March 14: SPECIAL EVENT! EVENING MEETING: 7:30 PM at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library, 650 Skippack Pike in Blue Bell. Program: "History of the Wissahickon Valley Public Library and Its’ Future Plans"
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February 14: 7:30 PM at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library on Skippack Pike the Wissahickon Historical Society will have their monthly meeting. The topic is ‘Hex Signs and Hummelsbriefs’. This is free to the public.
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February 13: The Montgomery County Historical Society will present an afternoon with Mary Todd Lincoln on Sunday, at 2PM at their headquarters, 1654 DeKalb St., Norristown. Further information call 610-272-0297 or look on the web at contact_us@hsmcpa.org. This event is free to the public.
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January 19: 2PM at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library on Skippack Pike Jim Reis will discuss some of his 200+ year old documents (e.g. Morris family property deeds) their historic background and how he collected them. This is free to the public.
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December 19 - The Historical Society of Montgomery County presents ‘The Myths and Legends of Christmas’ at 2:00 PM at their headquarters 1654 DeKalb Pk, Norristown. Free. For more info call 610-272-0297.
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December 11: From 9AM to 3PM we are having our last fundraiser of the year, a Christmas Attic Sale. This sale will feature many new items including Antique Christmas decorations, old dolls, oil paintings, china, as well as assorted antique furniture including an early 20th century curved glass, high-end china cabinet. The sale is being held at:
Boxwood House
1098 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
(Intersection of Skippack and Cathcart Rd.)
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December 11: The Friends of Valley Forge Park will participate in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Valley Forge Park. 2000 Wreaths will be placed around the National Memorial Arch in commemoration of those who died at Valley Forge during the 1777-1778 encampment. The wreaths are scheduled to remain in place through the remainder of December. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, December 11 at 9AM at the National Memorial Arch to help place the wreaths. For more information or to volunteer email ernestine_white@nps.gov Or call 610-783-5384.
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December 7 - FOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SOCIAL MEETING! 7:30 PM. See Newsletter for details.
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November - No regular meeting
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October 23 - 6-9 PM, The Evans-Mumbower Mill will present "The Ghost of Henry Mumbower". Adults $5.00, Children $3.00. For more Info go to wvwa.org or call 215-646-8866.
- October 22-23: Valley Forge Quilt Show, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, King of Prussia. New & antique quilts.
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October 17 - Last Open House of the Season: 1-4 PM
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October 10 - 2 PM Historical Society of Montgomery County presents "Nursing in a Civil War Hospital." For further information call 610-272-0297. This event is free to the public.
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October 9 - 8AM to 2 PM the WVHS will have its annual Flea Market at the 1895 Schooolhouse located at Skippack Pike and School Road.
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October 9 - The annual Whitpain Harvest Festival will be held at Wentz Run Park from 11 AM-5 PM.
- October 8: 7:30 PM: Wissahickon Valley Historical Society, 1895 School, Skippack Pike & School Road. " History of Silver Lake Farm on Wentz Road" by Mrs Zimmerman Ott.
- October 6-7: 10-4: Hope Lodge Whitemarsh Encampment Reenactment.
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September 25 & 26 - This weekend the Skippack Historical Society will have their Annual revolutionary War Encampment and Reenactment. For further info go to their web site at 'skippack.org' or call 610-584-1166.
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September 21 - Beginning Tuesday at 7PM and continuing for 4 consecutive Tuesdays: "Uncover Your Past; Introduction To Geneology" at the Historical Society of Montgomery County. For Information call: 610-272-0297.
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September 19 - Open House 1-4 PM
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September 18 - 9 AM-3PM: ATTIC SALE! At Boxwood House, 1098 Skippack Pike at the intersection of Cathcart Road. Furniture, Antiques, English China Set, Antique Curved Glass China Cabinet, Collectibles, Paintings & more. If you have items to donate or consign for the Sale, please call or email Herman Ehret.
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September 12 - Sunday, 2 PM: "The Schwenkfelders: Poetry of Rebecca Lauren" at the Historical Society of Montgomery County. For Information call: 610-272-0297.
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August 31 - EVENING MEETING: 7:30PM
LOCATION: Wissahickon Valley/Blue Bell Library, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
PROGRAM: "Early History and Methods of Chair Caning"
PRESENTER: Fayette Plumb, Wood Craftsman & Historical Furniture Restorer
Join us for a lively overview of the history & art of chair caning with photographs, demonstrations & a discussion of American chair design, presented by an experienced & well-known master craftsman. Light refreshments will be served. -
August 15 - OUR NEXT OPEN HOUSE at the Franklinville School from 1-4 PM. The Evans-Mumbower Mill and the Wissahickon Valley Historical Society’s 1895 School will also be open to the public on that day.
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July 31 - ATTIC SALE: 9AM-3PM at Boxwood House, the intersection of Skippack Pike & Cathcart Rd.
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July 27
July 18 - Open House 1-4 PM
June 26 & 27 - Once Upon A Time Celebration in Montgomery County,
a 2 day event dedicated to celebrate the rich history of Montgomery County from pre-colonial times through to WWII as presented by many historical societies, social, military, patriotic, religious and cultural groups.
A fun and educational event. It’s free and everyone is invited!
From 9:00 AM to 5:PM & Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Stanbridge Park Complex, 2501 Stanbridge St., East Norriton PA.
(Directions)
You may want to consider these alternate directions.
Depending upon where you live, the following directions may be simpler to follow from the Ambler/Blue Bell area
- Take 202 (DeKalb Pike) S to West Germantown Pike.
- Turn Right onto W. Germantown Pike
- Proceed approximately 1 1/2 miles to Stanbridge Street
- Take a Left at the the Stanbridge Street Traffic Light
- Proceed on Stanbridge to the Township Building on the Right
Our table will be in the big tent. Come over and say Hello! Hope to see you there.
if you have any questions call me at 215-646-7315.
Herman
June 20 - Open House at the Franklinvillle School. The Evans-Mumbower Mill and the Wissahickon Valley Historical Society’s 1895 Schoolhouse will also be open to the public.
April 3 - The Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia is having their 2010 Old House Fair on from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Germantown Friends School, 31 West Coulter St in Philadelphia. The fair will have over 70 vendors and an array of learning opportunities for owners of an old house to better maintain and restore their homes. General Admission is $10; $5 for members. For more info visit: www.preservationalliance.com or call George Hoessel, 215-546-1146 x-7
March 21 - Tea with Martha 2:30 pm. The Historical Society of Montgomery County, Norristown. Carol Spacht as Martha Washington. Afternoon tea with Martha Washington as she reflects on her experiences at Valley Forge and relates events from her time as the " first" First Lady. Tea and sandwiches will be served. Per person cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Reservations should be placed by March 10, 2010. For further information, please call 610-272-0297
March 20 - ATTIC SALE: Just to let you know that we have an Attic Sale scheduled from 9AM to 3PM. Please mark your calendars and plan to come! If you can find some time in your schedules to help as volunteers that day please let me know.
March 8 - Our first meeting of the year will be at the Wissahickon Library in Blue Bell. We will be holding a combined meeting with the Wissahickon Valley Historical Society and will have a program of songs by Bill Ridenhour. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
2008
Rededication of the Franklinville School:
September 21, 2008. 150 years after the opening of the Franklinville School, the Historical Society of Whitpain hereby rededicated the Franklinville School to the entire community, especially to our children, teachers and future generations to come, for their education and use.