SPRING-FORD AREA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSEUM HOURS
Watch this space for updates to our hours:
ONLY OUR RESEARCH LIBRARY IS OPEN ON WEDS.
THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO 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.
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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Only the Research Library is open to visitors on Wednesdays. There are currently no public tours. Soon!
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Stay tuned for updated information, here on our home page, and follow our posts on Facebook.
MOTHER'S DAY CANDY
SFAHS CUSTOM BOXES OF SWEET ASHLEY'S CHOCOLATE
On Sale Now! Click on "SHOP," above.
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DEADLINE IS MAY 1 - Order now to pick up in time for Mother's Day. Each box includes a vintage 1950's Mother's Day image from our collection as well as a card with the history of Mother's Day.
NEXT LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 - 7:00PM, ROYERSFORD VFW 730 S. FOURTH AVE.
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"Lighting in Early American Society"
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From the home to the battlefield
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20+ historically accurate colonial lighting artifacts will be included in the program.
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Presented by Peggy & Greg Geesaman
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 2026 dates for its annual local history programs which will focus on topics related to the country's 250th anniversary:
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April 8 - General Washington's Travel Camp Chest by Scott Houting of Peter Wentz Farmstead
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June 10 - Lighting in Early American Society by Peggy & Greg Gessaman
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September 9 - Sewing the Symbol, History of Flag Manufacturing in SE Penna. by Candace Perry
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November 11 - Revolutionary War Medicine by Dr. Frederick Magner
All programs start at 7:00 PM and are held at the Royersford VFW, 730 S. Fourth Ave.
FAMILY SUMMER HISTORY PROGRAMS
SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Stay tuned for upcoming information about this summer's programs. Look for this space for updated information and click HERE for complete information and to register!
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.