* THURSDAY-NOVEMBER 21 * 7:30pm *
"WWII Creates Changes in Lifestyles for Local Residents"-Panel, Artifacts, Stories!
Join us for a presentation of how lives were interrupted during World War II, and how relatives and neighbors were involved in the war. Bring your story about living during the war. Many artifacts will be available to view. Doors open at 7PM for previewing. An Election of Officers will take place preceding the program. Held at Skippack Twp Building. All welcome!
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* FALL FEST * 10/19/24 * Skippack Farm
2023 FALL FEST at Skippack Historical Farm Oct 19, 11AM-4PM. Creamery Rd & 113 (behind Creamery Tire). There will be Petting Zoo, Crafters, Wagon Rides, Tractor Displays, Barn Tours, Free Pumpkins for kids!
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE! SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 1-5 p.m. PLUS!!
Free Admission! Refreshments!
Joyous Holiday Open House Event
Joyous Holiday Open House Event
Join us for our Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7 from 1-5 PM. The Summer Kitchen will be open, too! Punch and Cookies await your arrival! There will Limited Tours, Caroling, and real Slay Bells! See you there!
Joyous Holiday Open House Event
Joyous Holiday Open House Event
Joyous Holiday Open House Event
A HOLIDAY Event is open to all at Skippack Historical Society. Come join the celebration and get a taste of holidays past. Enjoy a feel of different historic eras by touring our different rooms. Enjoy some delicious refreshments and caroling as well as meeting new friends and neighbors.
Hope to see you there!
JOIN US A BIT EARLIER THAN USUAL ON APRIL 25- 6:30 PREVIEW!
"MEETINGHOUSE 1-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE"
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM for early previewing AND TOURING!
We will be meeting AT THE Meetinghouse 1-Room Schoolhouse at the intersection of Evansburg Rd, Meetinghouse Rd, & Thompson Rd. adjoining the Lower Skippack Mennonite Church property.
SEE YOU THERE!
*PICTURES* *STORIES* *ARTIFACTS!*
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE! COME EARLY!
THURS-NOV.16-7:30 PM "Should A Mennonite Pay The War Tax"
SKIPPACK TWP BLDG 7:30
The "Effective Supply Tax"
The "Effective Supply Tax"
Guest Speakers are Steve Fox who will present "How the Funkites Got Their Start," Rev.Charles Ness, a Mennonite minister living in Skippack, and Walt Johnson, Skippack Historical Society Historian.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO FEE.
The "Effective Supply Tax"
The "Effective Supply Tax"
The "Effective Supply Tax"
In 1777 Pennsylvania & each colony was asked to support the Continental Army in its pursuit of Independence from English rule. Come hear both opinions that lead to dissension between the Mennonite Congregations and the Funkite Churches.
PROGRAM -NOV. 17- THURS - 7:30 PM
SPECIAL SPEAKER - REV.MARTHA BEAN KRIEBEL - Free Admission
Rev.Martha, who is a member of the Bean family, and worked at the Bean's Store in Creamery when growing up, will present:
"A Tour Of The Letitia Penn House"
Rev. Martha is an expert in local history, from Mennonite and UCC churches to business transactions involving Bean's Store, to the building of the Letitia Penn House by William Penn.
A Variety of Items on Display
A "Friendship Quilt" from 1941 with names of individuals from the Creamery area, plus Bean's Store displays
Meeting OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Location: SKIPPACK TOWNSHIP BUILDING, Heckler Rd. Skippack, Pa. THERE IS NO ADMISSION FEE!
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM FOR PREVIEW. START TIME 7:30
There will be a short meeting for elections of officers preceding the presentation by Rev. Martha.
A Special Visitor - October 27
Please join us Thursday evening at the Skippack Township Building at 7:30 PM to hear our Special Guest Speaker! We know you will be surprised!
Upcoming Speaker Meeting Dates: (Short busn Mtg prior)
ALL MTGS HELD AT 7:30 PM - Skippack Township Building:
MARCH 24 - Mike Jesberger -"The Road to Valley Forge"
APRIL 28 - Peter Perreten will present - "ICE HOUSES ALONG THE PERKIOMEN CREEK" (See details below.)
OCTOBER 27 - "A Visit From Henry Muhlenberg"
Township Building - 4089 Heckler Rd * P.O. Box 164 *
Skippack, PA 19474 Telephone: 610-454-0909
