SPRING-FORD AREA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSEUM HOURS
Watch this space for updates to our hours:
Museum is currently CLOSED , Re-opening Apr. 7
OUR REGULAR HOURS:
SUNDAYS - 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
or, email info@sfahs.com to schedule.
UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL
We strongly recommend calling (610-948-7127) or emailing (info@sfahs.com) before your visit, just to make sure our volunteers are on site. Volunteer hosts sometimes must cancel at the last minute.
GRAND RE-OPENING, 4/7
There's a lot going on at the museum!
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Revamped and updated display areas will be re-opened on Sunday, April 7 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (extended hours)
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New Photography exhibit in the Gallery
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Regular hours will resume starting Wednesday, April 10.
APRIL 10 (WED), 7:30 PM
LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAM - Members of the Limerick Township Historical Society will be joining us
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Learn about LTHS's effort to preserve the Evan House in Linfield, used by Gen. Geo. Washington in 1777.
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Hear about Limerick Township's 300th anniversary celebration
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Find out about LTHS which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
CONTACT US
museum address:
526 Main Street
Royersford, PA 19468
phone: (610) 948-7127
email: info@sfahs.com
mailing address:
P.O. Box 312
Royersford, PA 19468
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
SPECIAL EVENT
BILL BALDINI IN PERSON
SFAHS will be hosting NBC-10 reporter, Bill Baldini for his first-hand account of breaking the Pennhurst story in 1968, as well as the subsequent court rulings leading to Pennhurst's closure in 1987. The program will be held on May 8, 7:00 PM, at the Royersford Fire Co. Banquet Hall, 269 Green Street. Tickets go on sale April 8.
LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAMS
The historical society has announced three of its four annual local history programs:
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April 10 - Mordecai Evans House, Linfield
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June 12 - Sherwood Hallman Medal of Honor
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September 11 - History of Nelson's Ice Cream
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November 13 - TBD
All programs start at 7:30 PM and are held at the Royersford VFW, 730 S. Fourth Ave.
GRAND REOPENING OF MUSEUM
SFAHS announces its Grand Re-Opening after being closed since Jan. 1. Newly renovated and revamped display spaces will be unveiled for the public and a temporary exhibit on local photography will be on display in the Gallery. Grand Re-Opening - Sunday , April 7, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.