John, a popular speaker & reenactor of the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War, will teach us the foundations of what would become the United States Army. Dressed in full soldier's uniform of Revolutionary War, John will explain the weaponry of the troops of that time.
Ben, current Pres. of SHS, will be dressed in full Civil War soldier uniform, and will show the differences that occurred over 80 years. Ben is a long time member of the 12th VA Infantry and has participated in artillery demonstrations.
SHS March 27th Speaker Presentation!
"History of Graterford Prison 1923-2018"
Join SHS as we kick off the 2025 year with a presentation from Brian Gallie of the Graterford Prison History Committee. For 35 years, Mr. Gallie worked at Graterford State Penitentiary. He will share interesting facts, pictures, and objects.
7:30pm Thursday March 27th
Skippack Township Building, 4089 Heckler Rd.
Doors will open at 7pm for attendees to view display tables.
Skippack Historical Society presents one of several Open Houses of “One-Room Schools in Skippack Township” On Saturday February 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We will be hosting the Meetinghouse One-Room School, built in 1856 located at Evansburg and Meetinghouse Roads next to Lower Skippack Mennonite Church.
The display will feature pictures and information about each of the seven one-room schools in Skippack Township from the time of Christopher Dock in 1718 to the consolidation of the one-room schools and the building of W. J. Wright School in Creamery. Stories involving teachers and their many responsibilities in teaching students in each of grades 1 thru 8. There will be examples of student’s work on display.
Come and see and experience a rare visit to a one-room school, built in 1856, and in its original condition.
(This Open House is part of the Local History Museum Tour involving 8 other historical societies sites in Montgomery and Chester counties. Information and tickets can be purchased at the school house, if you would be interested in participating and driving to the other locations.)
* Exciting and Informative Historians make presentations throughout the year at Special Events & Meetings. (See Events Tab above)
* Individual and Group Tours are available with reserved appointment times. Call 610-584-1166
The Skippack Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 1967 for the purpose of researching and documenting the many historical sites and rich history of the Skippack Valley, the site of the second inland settlement of the Pennsylvania German people.
* * INDIVIDUAL - $20 * * FAMILY - $30 * * We invite you to DOWNLOAD print, fill out, and email, or snail mail your application for membership BELOW today! Personal checks made payable to "Skippack Historical Society." Support us in our dedication to improving and preserving our History, particularly the Indenhofen House in Skippack Village, PA and and the Allebach & Cholet Farm Museum in Creamery, PA. Artifacts from our past are acquired, and displayed in both Barns and the Indenhofen House. Do you have an artifact of interest, or questions? Call 610-584-1166. info@skippackhistoricalsociety.org We are a 501(c)(3)
(Additional Historic Information can be found at www.skippack.org) In the 1990's, at the request of the State Park's Deputy Director, we studied the remaining houses and published a survey of the Skippack Valley historical houses with in Evansburg State Park. At the same time research and renovation of the Indenhofen house resumed when the Society secured the services of a restoration specialist. The summer kitchen and bake oven (circa 1840) were restored. The house pent-roofs as well as the exterior cellar entrance were restored. The house floor joists were reinforced with steel posts and substantial reinforcement of a section of the barn was accomplished. In addition, an engineering study and extensive historical research of the house ownership was completed. The Indenhofen House collections and display rooms continue to be improved each year, adding to it's value as a museum that celebrates the history of the Skippack Community.
The wreaths are up and await Open House 2021
The Halls are Decorated and await the Open House and the New Year!
All Ready for the New Year!
Wishing ALL a Healthy, Happy, Prosperous 2022!
Our Christmas Open House on Saturday December 11, was Enjoyed by many!!
There were tours, refreshments, and a few songs accompanied on the newly donated pump organ!
Songs were sung accompanied by the newly acquired Pump Organ.
New Displays await inside for the coming New Year!
Today it is called Skippack Pike or Route 73 back in the early 1700's it was vital to connect Germantown with Skippack. (Please see the drop-down pages above for detailed information.)
"HISTORY OF THE ROAD"
The following petition was prepared by the landowners around the Skippack Creek and presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions held in Philadelphia June 2, 1713. (Please see the drop-down page above for details.)
