Historic
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Albert C. Barnes’ Home & Arboretum Becoming New HQ of Lower Merion Conservancy, in Partnership with Saint Joseph’s University
Lower Merion Conservancy has moved its headquarters to the administration building/residence at the Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barnes was a prominent businessman, art collector, and philanthropist in the Lower Merion area between the 19th and 20th centuries. He contracted a French architect to build the home in…
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Abington is Home to PA’s Hollywood, Echoes Early Architecture of 20th Century Los Angeles
Hollywood, Pennsylvania, located in Abington Township, is an architectural déjà vu that duplicates the Spanish Revival bungalows of early 20th century Los Angeles, writes Stacia Friedman for the Hidden City. Built in 1928 by developer Gustav Weber, the neighborhood’s homes featured pastel-colored stucco exteriors along with red clay tile roofs, as well as arched windows…
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Norristown Farm Park Offers Educational and Family-friendly Events in January
Montgomery County’s Norristown Farm Park has announced upcoming educational and family-friendly events scheduled for January. Create a Snow Globe Saturday, January 8, 11 a.m. One of the best parts of the winter season is the snow! Come celebrate the season by creating a snow globe. Pick your own figurines and glitter, then take it home.…
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Glencairn Museum Celebrates the Holiday Season Through Jan. 30 with World Nativities Exhibition
In-person and online programs & activities include World Nativities exhibition, Christmas in the Castle guided tour, Christmas-themed workshop, Homeschool Days, and more Glencairn Museum will once again glow with color and light during the Christmas season, offering visitors an array of in-person and online ways to celebrate this holy time of the year. Beginning November 26, visitors of…
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Pennsylvania Museums Reunited with Stolen Artifacts After 50 Years
This past Friday, six Pennsylvania museums were reunited with a variety of firearms that had been stolen by a man during heists that sometimes would go unnoticed for several years, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thomas Gavin, the now 78-year-old man behind the thefts, admitted to targeting dozens of museums all along the…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Hosts Weekend March-In 2021
During the weekend of Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, Valley Forge National Historical Park will commemorate the arrival of the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777 with a series of special programs and activities. March-In programming will take place on both Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM at the…
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Sapling from Czech Concentration Camp, Preserved at Longwood Gardens, Will Now Put Down Roots in New York City
A silver maple tree with a lineage that goes back to a Czech concentration camp has been transplanted to the New York Museum of Jewish Heritage. The second-generation tree grew for a time at Longwood Gardens in neighboring Chester County, writes Sasha Rogelberg for the Jewish Exponent. The tree was donated by former Jewish Federation…
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Historic House in Valley Forge Park Sees New Life in Upcoming Restoration
Sitting within the great valley known as the Grand Parade of the historic Valley Forge National Park lies a failing structure known as the Maurice Stephens House. First built in 1816 as a single-family residence for Esquire Maurice Stephens, this now dilapidated building is looking for a brighter future, according to Main Line Tonight. “Plans…
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New Book Tells Tale of Forgotten Civil War Camp in Gladwyne
Researchers Brad Upp and Jim Remsen penned a book on the forgotten Civil War camp in Gladwyne titled Back from Battle: The Forgotten Story of Pennsylvania’s Camp Discharge and the Weary Civil War Soldiers it Served, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Media News. Upp first read about the long-forgotten camp in Montgomery County…
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Stretch of Trail Paying Tribute to Victims of 9/11 Attack Passes Through King of Prussia, Audubon
A stretch of the Sept. 11 National Memorial Trail passes through eastern Montgomery County, writes Rachel Ravina for the Main Line Times & Suburban. “Obviously and symbolically, the trail ties the county to this broader recognition of the people lost on 9/11 and the resilience and perseverance of our country,” said Bill Hartman, open space…
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Listed on National Register of Historic Places, 18th-Century Inn in Chesco Now Renovated and Up for Sale
After having undergone an extensive renovation, the West Whiteland Inn, which boasts an illustrious history that predates the Declaration of Independence and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is now on the market. The West Whiteland Inn, where George Washington is rumored to have slept, is located in central Chester County, one…
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Merion Tribute House Honors Local Men Who Died in World War I Through Celebration
Built in 1924, Merion Tribute House in Merion Station was meant to honor the 81 local men who died in World War I while also serving as a social and cultural community center, writes Stacia Friedman for the Hidden City Philadelphia. The building is nothing like the average war memorials that are usually solemn monuments…
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Pennsylvania Mountain Lion Was Regular Sight Until End of 19th Century, Then It Simply Disappeared
While hundreds of Pennsylvanians claim to have seen a mountain lion every year, the last proven sighting of the wild animal was at the end of the 19th century, writes Marcus Schneck for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The reports that keep pouring in are always unsupported by evidence. There are no tracks, plaster castings of tracks,…
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Norristown’s Haunted Selma Mansion Draws in Patrons of Preservation and Paranormal Alike
Built in 1794, the haunted Selma Mansion in Norristown, has been drawing in patrons of preservation and the paranormal alike for years, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The house is owned by Norristown Preservation Society, which has been hosting the Psychic Fair on the property for the past five years. The first four…
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Before Salem, There Was the Delco Witch Trial
Nine years before the infamous Salem Witch Trials took place, a Delaware County woman faced her own witch trial in Philadelphia, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It was Pennsylvania’s only witch trial. Known as “The Witch of Ridley Creek“, the “witch” in question was a Swedish settler named Margaret Mattson. She lived with her husband,…
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Bala Cynwyd Victorian-era Cemetery Offers Views of Horticulture and Guided History Tours
Laurel Hill Cemetery is picturesque with elaborate tombs and headstones, where those enjoy solitude and viewing the lush horticulture. Overlooking the Schuylkill River, one can see ornate Victorian-era headstones and mausoleums that hold former wealthy elite Philadelphians, entitled Millionaire’s Row. “When John Smith created Laurel Hill in 1836 he advertised this as a place where…
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MCCC and the Historical Society of Montgomery County to Host ‘Primary Sources in Your Backyard’ on Oct. 15
Montgomery County Community College and the Historical Society of Montgomery County will be hosting a special event to introduce local school faculty for grades 1-12 to the rich collections of local primary resources that are available for them to use. “Primary Sources in Your Backyard” will be held on Friday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m.…
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Rare-book Exhibition at Bryn Mawr College Showcases Latin Doodles and Marginalia in Ancient Texts
A small exhibition currently on view in the rare-book room of Canaday Library at Bryn Mawr College showcases Latin doodles and marginalia (marks made in the margins of a book or other document. They may be scribbles, comments, glosses, critiques, doodles, or illuminations, say Wikipedia) in ancient books, writes Stephan Salisbury for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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