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.


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

2024 Heritage Festival is June 2 2024. Applications are now being accepted! Check back here in February 2024!


More info here!

April 2024 Talk: Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia: Street Diplomacy and the Struggle over Slavery and Freedom

Join us to hear Dr. Elliott Drago discuss his book Street Diplomacy: The Politics of Slavery and Freedom in Philadelphia, 1820-1850.  The talk will be at the Quadrangle, Thursday April 11 7:30 – 9 PM. Register NOW as seating is limited!

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HAVERTOWN ANTIQUE ROADSHOW


The Historic Grange Estate and the Haverford Township Historical Society present appraisals by Stephen Turner of Briggs Auction, inc.

Where: the Historic Grange Estate, 143 Myrtle Ave, Havertown PA.
When: Sunday April 21 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Appraisals will be done 1-2:30
The Historic Grange Estate Tickets:
one person – one item: $20
one couple – one item: $30
(no coins or jewelry)
Includes mansion tour and light refreshments

MUST PRE Register @ 610-446-4958 or [email protected]

MORE INFO

Upcoming gardening and cleanup dates

HTHS has several ways to help with gardening and cleanup.
3/30, 4/5, 4/13, 4/19,4/27 for gardening group, all 10am-NOON


DCVA cleanup

Saturday, 04/06/2024 09:00 AM- 12:00 PM EST

More info: https://argentasoftware.com/interfaces/dcva/frmEventTicketSalesForm.aspx?EventID=4133


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!