SPRING-FORD AREA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSEUM HOURS
Watch this space for updates to our hours:
Museum will be CLOSED on Sun., Sept. 1st
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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​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 the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 27th.
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NEXT LOCAL HISTORY PROG.
HISTORY OF NELSON'S DAIRY AND NELSON'S ICE CREAM
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Wednesday, September 18, 7:30 PM
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Scoupe deVille Ice Cream Parlor, 460 N. Lewis Road, Royersford, (NOTE CHANGE IN VENUE!)
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Free & open to the public
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Presented by David & Patrick Nelson & Dave Willauer
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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
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
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.
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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.
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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 -40th Anniversary of SFAHS
All programs start at 7:30 PM and are held at the Royersford VFW, 730 S. Fourth Ave.​
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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.
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