Calendar Archives
2010, 2008
2010
Most recent at the top
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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.