Welcome to Skippack Historical Society
Preserving our Past for our Future!
See our Events Dropdown for Speakers & Upcoming Events!

Preserving our Past for our Future!
See our Events Dropdown for Speakers & Upcoming Events!
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!
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
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.
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!)
* 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
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.)
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.
* * 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)
(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.)
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