Skippack Historical Society

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      • FUND RAISERS! BEERFEST
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      • SPEAKERS - UPCOMING DATES
      • SKIPPACK DAYS -OCT WKND
      • * HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE *
      • ENCAMPMENT - REENACTMENT
      • HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 12/10
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Welcome to Skippack Historical Society

Welcome to Skippack Historical SocietyWelcome to Skippack Historical SocietyWelcome to Skippack Historical Society

Preserving our Past for our Future!

See our Events Dropdown for Speakers & Upcoming Events!

(610)-584-1166

ANNOUNCING!

OPEN HOUSE! 5/28 SATURDAY 12-4 pm

Our long-awaited 1st Open House of 2022 is here!  If you remember the Indenhofen House as reflected in this photo, you are in for a surprise!  Many new projects completed! New garden landscape! New acquisitions!  And, YES, the Barn will be Open as well.  1-Horse Treadmill demo's at 1,2, & 3 PM! See Events Tab above! 

STILL WATERS BREWFEST - JUNE 4

12:00PM-5PM 4-H CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

 Fund Raiser Benefits The Skippack Historical Society

Sponsored by Brothers Kershner Brewing Co & Montco Makers

Order tickets at:

brotherskershner.mobilebytes.com

$50 tasters; $10 non-tasters;  Parking included

Food vendors available

WELCOME!

Who We Are

 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. 

Skippack Beginnings

In the year 1706 Gerhardt and Hermanus Indenhofen purchased 440 acres of land from Mathias Van Bebber. This property over the next 100 years was divided and sold off becoming the village of Skippack. Gerhardt and his brother built a house on their land around 1713, when they were 25 & 27 years old. It is one of the first homesteads built in the Village. The Skippack Historical Society has been studying and restoring the INDENHOFEN HOUSE and farmstead over many years. The work continues! (See additional info on drop-down pages above)

LIVE Reenactment! OCT. 1 & 2

Our LIVE Annual Reenactment of the 

GEORGE WASHINGTON ENCAMPMENT

 in Skippack PA is SAT.& SUN. October 1 & 2, 2022!  (See Encampment Tab above)

Come visit the WASHINGTON ENCAMPMENT . Demonstrations, Activities & Crafters fill the Days!  A good time for all!

(Plan now for this year! Don't miss it!)


Special Speakers & Tours

* 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


You Are Invited!

You Are Invited

Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We always have opportunities to participate to make our vision a reality. We'll help you find the historic passion that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team! (See below for membership printout and/or donation.)

Thank You

Whether you help through monetary donations, participation time, having fun attending one of our numerous events, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, we thank you! We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you. 

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

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* * INDIVIDUAL - $20 * * FAMILY - $30 * *  We invite you to DOWLOAD 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 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)  

  


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We Got Busy!

Additional Information

(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.

Welcome 2022

Indenhofen House at Christmas

Aerial View of Indenhofen House 2021

Aerial View of Indenhofen House 2021

The wreaths are up and await Open House 2021

Aerial View of Indenhofen House 2021

Aerial View of Indenhofen House 2021

Aerial View of Indenhofen House 2021

The Halls are Decorated and await the Open House and the New Year!

Christmas Open House

Aerial View of Indenhofen House 2021

Christmas Open House

All Ready for the New Year!  

Wishing ALL a Healthy, Happy, Prosperous 2022!

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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Open House Memories

Newly Acquired Pump Organ

Newly Acquired Pump Organ

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!

Newly Acquired Pump Organ

Newly Acquired Pump Organ

Newly Acquired Pump Organ

Songs were sung accompanied by the newly acquired Pump Organ.

The Barn at the Holidays

Newly Acquired Pump Organ

The Barn at the Holidays

New Displays await inside for the coming New Year!

Skippack Road History

HISTORY OF THE ROAD

 

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"


Skippack Road (cont.)

PETITION FOR THE ROAD IN 1713



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.)


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