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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Heritage Festival 2026
Sunday, June 07, 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM
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2026 HTHS Spring Talk
History Talk – The Philadelphia Quakers and the American Revolution
HTHS Fall Program:
When: Monday, April 20, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Where: Haverford Twp Library Community Room 1601 Darby Rd, Havertown
Jeff Denman expertly traces the rapid rise to wealth and prominence of the eighteenth century’s Philadelphia Quakers, contrasting it with their precipitous fall during revolutionary times. This dramatic story highlights the perils of religious pacifism in wartime. -Norman E. Donoghue II, author of Prisoners of Congress: Philadelphia’s Quakers in Exile
Philadelphia Quakers and the Road to the American Revolution by Jeff Denman provides a compelling account of the spiritual trials and changes of political fortune faced by pacifist Pennsylvania Quakers during the American Revolution. It is a thought-provoking story of members of a religious society who must decide whether their ultimate duty is to their faith or to the state and suffer the consequences of their choice. -Mike McDowell, co-editor, Writings of Warner Mifflin: Forgotten Quaker Abolitionist of the Revolutionary Era.
This program is made possible through a partnership between the Haverford Township Historical Society and the Library.
No registration is required.
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.
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