Calendar
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October 17 - Open House 1-4 PM
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September 19 - Open House 1-4 PM
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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!
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.