SPRING-FORD AREA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSEUM HOURS
Watch this space for updates to our hours:
OUR REGULAR HOURS:
SUNDAYS - 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
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or, email info@sfahs.com to schedule.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
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​DISPLAYS REVAMPED!
There is so much to see!
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Revamped and updated display areas in both the Farmhouse and Gallery
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New Photography exhibit in the Gallery
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Regular hours have resumed: Sundays, 1:00-3:00PM; Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Or by special appointment)
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Our next closures in our regular schedule will be Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11 & Memorial Day weekend, Sunday, May 25.
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FAMILY CANAL PROGRAM
LOCATED IN OUR PAVILION
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Saturday, May 17, 2:00PM
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Learn about the Schuylkill Navigation and the Vincent Canal.
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Why a canal? How does a lock work?
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Free & open to the public
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Location: SFAHS Museum, 526 Main Street, Royersford
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Museum open 2:00-4:00 PM
NEXT LOCAL HISTORY PROG.
HISTORY OF ARLINGTON'S TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER
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Wednesday, June 11, 7:00 PM (Note change in time!)
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Royersford VFW, 730 S. Fourth Ave.
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Free & open to the public
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Presented by George March, former member of the Old Guard and Sentinel of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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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
FOLLOW US
The Schuyllkill Navigation turns 200! Click HERE for more information.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAMS
The historical society has announced the 2025 dates for its annual local history programs as well as topics for three of the four:
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April 9 - Bicentennial of the Schuylkill Navigation System
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June 11 - History of Arlington's Tomb of the Unknowns
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September 17 - Local Art & Artists
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November 12 - An Evening with Gen. George Washington
All programs start at 7:00 PM and are held at the Royersford VFW, 730 S. Fourth Ave.​ (Note the new start time!)
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FAMILY SUMMER HISTORY PROGRAM
SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED
The schedule for the summer's Family History Programs will announced shortly and online registration will soon open for K-6 children. Children registered will have activity packets for each program prepared in advance and waiting for them.
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SPECIAL EVENT
VINCENT CANAL HISTORICAL MARKER
SFAHS has received a grant from the Pomeroy Foundation and has created a marker to commemorate the Vincent Canal which came through Spring City and was responsible for its founding and growth. Stay tuned for information on the marker's dedication.
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