Haverford History

Haverford Township Historical Society

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The mission of the Haverford Township Historical Society is to protect, preserve and promote the history of our community and to sustain its cultural heritage for future generations through educational programs, accessible archives and site preservation.

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JOB POSTING!

We are looking for Colonial Living Guides! Colonial Living is a living history program for all fifth-grade classes in the school district. It takes place at Nitre Hall and Lawrence Cabin on Karakung Drive in Havertown. Go to this link for more information!

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendar

Oktoberfest

WHEN: Friday October 25, 2024 7 PM – 10 PM
WHERE: Nitre Hall, 1682 Karakung Drive, Havertown, PA 19083
MORE INFO CLICK HERE

Penfield/Brookline/Beechwood Walking Tour

WHEN: SUNDAY October 13, 2024 2 PM – 4 PM
WHERE: meet at Penfield Station on Manoa
MORE INFO CLICK HERE

Preservation Alliance Neighborhood Walking Tour with HTHS President Kate Clifford-

Explore the early 20th Century suburban developments of Penfield, Brookline, and Beechwood that were made possible by the expanded railroad and trolley lines. The tour includes the former site of the short-lived Beechwood Amusement Park that was created by the P & W in 1907 as well as the former home of the Slinky inventor. Take a trip on the train like homebuyers did 100+ years ago to see these leafy suburbs.

This tour meets at Penfield Station on Manoa Road and will end at Beechwood/ Brookline Station. $15 (More info here: https://25017.blackbaudhosting.com/25017/Neighborhood-Walking-Tour-Series-13Oct2024)

History Talk – Ordinary Poisons: Quack Medicine, Fashion Victims and Good Intentions Gone Bad

HTHS Fall Program:
WHEN: Monday, October 21, 7-8:30 pm
WHERE: CREC , 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford
MORE INFO CLICK HERE

Join us to hear historian Jennifer Green, give her talk, Ordinary Poisons: Quack Medicine, Fashion Victims and Good Intentions Gone Bad just in time for Halloween! From arsenic wallpaper to radium water, tutus to soda, Jennifer will explore the different historical ways that everyday objects could kill.

This program is made possible through a partnership between the Library and the Haverford Township Historical Society.

Registration required. https://haverfordlibrary.org/event/history-talk-ordinary-poisons-quack-medicine-fashion-victims-and-good-intentions-gone-bad-crec/

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Haverford Herald – 2024 Fall (LATEST!)

Upcoming Park Cleanup Day

Powder Mill Park – Saturday October 26, 2024 9AM – 1PM

HTHS in Brief

The Haverford Township Historical Society was formed in 1939 to promote and sustain interest in the history of our community. With the specific function of preserving documents, artifacts and information of historic value pertaining to Haverford Township, the Society has played a critical role in preserving our local history.

The Historical Society saved, moved, rebuilt and furnished the Lawrence Cabin (between 1690 and 1710), now located on Karakung Drive in Powder Mill Valley Park, and entered into a formal agreement with Haverford Township to also occupy, furnish, look after and run public programs at Nitre Hall (ca. 1810) and the Federal School (1797). In these historic sites, we have created award-winning educational programs staffed by Society volunteers. Visitors can also enjoy these local treasures during open houses, special events and by prior appointment.

Please explore this website to see and learn more of what we do!