SPRING-FORD AREA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSEUM HOURS
Watch this space for updates to our hours:
Museum will be CLOSED on DECEMBER 25 & 29; and JANUARY 1. 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
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.
WE'VE RE-OPENED!
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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We will be closed Christmas Day (Dec. 25); January 29; and New Year's Day, (Jan. 1)
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
PICTURES WITH SANTA & MORE!
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Saturday, December 14, 2:00-6:00 PM
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Santa will be "in the house," 3:00-5:00 PM - Professional pictures are for a donation.
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Giveaways for the kids!
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Free & open to the public
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Location: Farmhouse Museum, 526 Main Street, Royersford
NEXT LOCAL HISTORY PROG.
THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE SCHUYLKILL NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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Wednesday, April 9, 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 Dave Willauer
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 10 - An Evening with Gen. George Washington
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November 12 - TBA
All programs start at 7:00 PM and are held at the Royersford VFW, 730 S. Fourth Ave. (Note the new start time!)
FAMILY SUMMER HISTORY PROGRAM
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
The schedule for the summer's Family History Programs has been announced and online registration is open for K-6 children. Children registered will have activity packets for each program prepared in advance and waiting for them.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK ORANGE BUTTON ABOVE TO REGISTER.
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.