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Battlefield Plans and a neat aerial view

August 10, 2014, 12:37 pm
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Anybody recognize this? many changes since this was taken
 
 
 

August 26, 2014


Brandywine Battlefield Strategic
Landscapes Preservation Plans
Project Update Meeting: Non-Invasive
Archeology & Historic Landscape Study



Where: Brandywine Battlefield State Park
1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford
7:00-8:30 P.M.

The Delaware County Planning Department is hosting a meeting on the current progress of the Strategic Landscapes Preservation Plans for the Brandywine Battlefield.

Delaware County’s Strategic Preservation Plans will include an Archeological Design Analysis component conducted by John Milner Associates (JMA), a Cultural Resource Management firm.
The intention of the Archeology Design Analysis is research-based and will not require physical access to private land or ground disturbance. The project’s goal is to verify and build upon previous planning efforts. This meeting will provide an introduction to the Archeology Analysis while also allowing JMA to learn from landowners and local residents about the history of the land and any known archeological information



Website: http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/planning
Phone: 610-891-4910
E-mail: hallj@co.delaware.pa.us

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Another great Saturday this week at the Colonial Plantation!!

August 14, 2014, 1:40 pm
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Colonial Plantation

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Ridley Creek State Park

 Saturday, August 16th &
Sunday, August 17th
11 AM - 5 PM, last entry at 4 PM


 

Abigail's first attempt, in many years, at pulling the  dump cart was a success! 

  Enjoy house and farm tours, garden tours and all the animals including cow, horses, pigs, chicks, ducks, turkeys and lambs!  Our newest additions to the farm family are Sable, the 8 week old calf, and a horned Dorset ram.

Cow milking at 12:30 PM
Horse driving at 2 PM
Blacksmith Demonstrations (Sunday only) Admission: $8 for adults and $6 for children & seniors  Children under 4 and members are free. 
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Paranormal Investigation of the Colonial Plantation Ok Delco Ghostbusters!!!!

August 20, 2014, 8:44 am
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Paranormal Investigation of the Colonial Plantation in Ridley Creek State Park

with Delmarva Historic Haunts

Saturday, September 6th

$25.00 per person (ages 12+)
8PM & 11PM - reservations required!
On the night of August 4th, 2012 the Delmarva Historic Haunts performed an investigation of the spirits of the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation. This is the first time a paranormal investigation has been conducted on the 18th century farm buildings. They will share the results of this investigation on September 6, 2014. Come and join the investigators as they lead each group from building to building, describing their findings at each stop. They have declared the site as haunted, but decide for yourself. Click here for their Facebook page - you can see pictures and videos taken during the investigation.
This investigation is two-and-a-half hours in length, and appropriate for ages 12 and up. You will be in darkened rooms with low light levels, and walking on some uneven paths. Please bring a flashlight. The investigation is held rain or shine - please dress appropriately. All tickets are $25 and reservations are required. Please call our office at 610-566-1725 with any questions.
 


 
 

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History Month aka September is COMING! Delaware County will be 225 years old on September 26

August 28, 2014, 5:44 am
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PHOTOS: History of Delaware County (Part 2)
media.delcotimes.com
Local historian Keith Lockhart has mined his vast array of historical photos. He offers another group of views of days gone
In Case you missed it more photos of mine are on the Delco times website!!
 
 

Colonial Plantation

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Ridley Creek State Park

 
Reservations Required
Historic HauntsSaturday, September 6th 8 PM or 11 PM 

Join us for a tour with Delmarva Historic Haunts on September 6th!
 More details can be found here on the event page.
 

Chadds Ford Days
September 6 & 7
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Adult Admission $5
Children, Dogs, & Parking Free
Live Music, Food, and Fun including
Quality Crafters • Antique Cars
Revolutionary War Reenactors
Colonial Demonstrators
Special Exhibits • Puppet Show
Tours of the Historic John Chads House

 
 
 
 
 
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History Month has arrived!!!!

September 7, 2014, 6:44 am
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Anyone remember when this was the business section of Folcroft Boro??? c.1948

Delaware county will be 225 years old this month on September 26! It left Chester County to become our one and only Delco!!
 Lots going on this month!
Pictures from my personal collection will be appearing in Towntalk and on the Delcotimes website! Please check them out
 
Marcus Hook Preservation Society
And
The Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Association
cordially invite you to join us for
The 6th Annual W3R® Celebration
and Free Ice Cream Social
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Festivities begin at the Historic Plank House at 12:30PM
221 Market Street
Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
The day will begin at 12:30 with a brief tour and discussion of the historic 18th century Plank House which the Marcus Hook Preservation Society is raising funds to restore.
At 1:00PM a brief ceremony will be held. It will begin at the Plank House and will walk 1 block to St. Martin’s Cemetery where we will honor the patriots from Marcus Hook who are buried there.
Following the ceremony at the cemetery, we will walk 1 block to the Community Center where Mr. Andrew Miller, a graduate of Villanova University with a MA in History, and who is a full-time History Instructor at Neumann University, will offer a presentation on the Revolutionary War. Mr. Miller is the Founder and Advisor to the University History Club and has also developed courses on the American Revolution, Civil War and many other topics. Mr. Miller has been the featured speaker at various public libraries and historical societies including Middletown Free Library, Swarthmore Public Library, Rachel Kohl Public Library, Haverford Public Library, Norwood Historical Society, Springfield Historical Society and many others. His first novel The Winter Soldiers was published in 2004.
A FREE ice cream social will immediately follow the lecture.
This event is sponsored by Chester Water Authority
 
 
Chadds Ford Days
September 6 & 7
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Adult Admission $5
Children, Dogs, & Parking Free
Live Music, Food, and Fun including
Quality Crafters • Antique Cars
Revolutionary War Reenactors
Colonial Demonstrators
Special Exhibits • Puppet Show
Tours of the Historic John Chads House
 
Join
Aston Township Historical Society
In a
Memorial observation of the Battle of Brandywine
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7pm on September 11
at the
Aston Township Municipal BuildingThe Society is privileged to present 2 noted speakers/historians on this Revolutionary night!
Michael C. Harris, author, educator and tour guide who has worked for the National Park Service will present a power point talk on General James Grant during the Battle. General Grant's troops were the first to camp in Aston! Mr. Harris' interesting book will be available for purchase afterwards.
Nancy Webster is a popular local speaker who has been an educator, tour guide, preservationist and re-enactor who has worked for the County Planning Department. Ms. Webster will speak about the Battle itself and its resulting affect on the area.


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History Happenings this week

September 13, 2014, 1:30 pm
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An aerial view of Woodland and Morton Aves. looking south in Morton Boro c.1948
 

Delaware County Historical Society
Annual Meeting
Thursday, September 18, 2014
4:30 pm
  Delaware County Institute of Science
11 Veterans Square
Media, PA 19063
Guest Speaker - J. Joseph Edgette, Ph.D.
Topic - "Who Was William Sanderson"
The focus of this illustrated presentation will center upon how the new Civil War era cemetery in Chester would mirror the rapidly growing rural cemetery movement in America
Refreshments!!
Please RSVP 610-359-0832

 
 

Newlin Grist Mill
Sept 20
Archaeology Festival
10-3


    Discover the stories of our past buried beneath our feet. Join professional and a vocational archaeologists as they share important discoveries from throughout the region. Assist archaeologists as they explore the buried past of Newlin Grist Mill. Follow the artifacts as they proceed from excavation, through screening, to cleaning and identification.
Plenty of things for the family including a “kids dig”
Free
 
 

6th Annual Pirate Festival
HOSTED BY
MARCUS HOOK PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Delaware Avenue and the Park
11am – 6pm
AND
FAMILY NIGHT SPAGHETTI DINNER
Friday, September 19, 2014
6pm to 8pm
Community Center, 7 Delaware Avenue, Marcus Hook, PA
Cost: $5 per person (in advance) $8 at the door
All proceeds help with the restoration of the Plank House.

 
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History Month Happenings Delco's 225th Birthday!

September 18, 2014, 9:20 am
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Lansdowne Boro Hall On Baltimore Ave. looks a "little" different these days
 
 

Newlin Grist Mill
Sept 20
Archaeology Festival
10-3
Discover the stories of our past buried beneath our feet. Join professional and a vocational archaeologists as they share important discoveries from throughout the region. Assist archaeologists as they explore the buried past of Newlin Grist Mill. Follow the artifacts as they proceed from excavation, through screening, to cleaning and identification.
Plenty of things for the family including a “kids dig”
Free

 

6th Annual Pirate Festival
HOSTED BY
MARCUS HOOK PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Delaware Avenue and the Park
11am – 6pm
AND
FAMILY NIGHT SPAGHETTI DINNER
Friday, September 19, 2014
6pm to 8pm
Community Center, 7 Delaware Avenue, Marcus Hook, PA
Cost: $5 per person (in advance) $8 at the door
All proceeds help with the restoration of the Plank House.

 

The Concord Township Historical Society Presents
Antique & Classic Automobiles
Local History Museum
Mushroom dishes from Local Restaurants
Learn How Mushrooms Grow
Sept. 20th 2 to 5 PM
at Society Headquarters 659 Smithbridge Road
next to the Rachel Kohl Library
All Proceeds Benefit The Concord Township Historical Society
Special Thanks to : Kaolin Mushroom Farms; The American Mushroom Institute;
Harvest; Concord Pike Steak Shop, Target Stores;
The Historical Car Club Of Pennsylvania
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DATE
SEPT. 21st

The Haverford Township Historical Society
Presents an
Open House at historic
Nitre Hall
Karakung Drive between Mill Road and Manoa Road
Sunday
September 21
10 AM and 1 PM.
Nitre Hall, built about 1810, served as the “Home of the Powder Master” and headquarters of the gunpowder manufacturing business located and operating in this Powder Mill Valley until about 1840. The Nitre Hall gunpowder works was second only to Delaware’s DuPont works in the manufacture of gunpowder during the Way of 1812. The Nitre Hall building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves today as the home of the Haverford Township Historical Society.
Note that this stretch of Karakung Drive is closed to motor traffic on Sundays. Parking is available by the SEPTA Norristown High Speed Line’s Beechwood/Brookline station
 
Marple Historical Society
&
1696 Thomas Massey House
Present
The Freckleton Catastrophe
At 10.30am on the morning of Wednesday 23 August, 1944, two American Liberator heavy bomber aircraft left Warton Airfield on a routine test flight, but as the weather turned they were soon in trouble.
A discussion by
Jim Hedtke, Ph.D. Professor and author
Sept 23rd
7:30
Marple Christian Church
Lawrence rd
Broomall
Refreshments to follow For Information call 610-353-4967
 




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History month is ending, come to Rose Tree Park today!!

September 28, 2014, 6:28 am
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Anyone recognize this old building? and NO it is not an outhouse!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROSE TREE PARK
Media, Pa.
Native American Heritage Festival

Sunday, September 28: Noon—5:00 PM
Free Parking—No Admission Charge
Join Master of Ceremonies, Fox 29 Weather Anchor, Sue Serio and Thomas J. McGarrigle, Chairman of Delaware County Council at Rose Tree Park in Media for a fun day of watching, participating and learning about the first inhabitants of Delaware County. Enjoy Native American dancing, storytelling, speakers, crafts, food, jewelry, and many other aspects of Native Culture, various food vendors and a Passport to History® Art Contest.

Newtown Square Community Festival!
OCTOBER 4th, 2014
(Rain date the following Saturday)
Newtown Square Railroad Museum.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Drexel Lodge Park, West Chester Pike
Food, Fun and Fellowship. Come play on the trains !!
Music • Venders • Lots of train Stuff • Miniature Train Rides for the kids
Tours through 1895 PRR Freight Station, the 1907 Wooden Passenger car and the 1950 Caboose
With a suggested donation of $5.00, a chance to win a
beautifully framed Print of the Freight Station by Nicholas P. Santoleri.
Location’s To Pick up Tickets:
• Newtown Township Municipal Bldg. - Bishop Hollow Road N/Square
• Kraynik Rug - 7 St. Albans Circle, N/Square
Call (610) 459 4183
http://newtownsquare-railroadmuseum.org/

 

Colonial Plantation

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Ridley Creek State Park

Registration Open for Fall Tea Workshop
Saturday, October 4th
1 - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sue Sydney

tea 
Join Sue on October 4th to learn the "History of Tea" followed by a hands-on workshop where you can concoct your own special tea blend (tea bags included) that you can take home and enjoy with friends and family.  Whether your favorite tea is black, green or herbal (berries & nuts included in herbal) there will be a great selection of hot teas to taste as well. 
There will be handouts with information on each herb that we will be using. In Colonial times a number of herbs had medicinal properties. Please note that only a few of the herbs that we have are NOT recommended for pregnant women and they will be marked. 
Limit 15 participants. Cost is $20.00 per person ($10.00 for members & volunteers).
Registration required.  Please call the office
610-566-1725 to reserve your spot!
 
 

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OcTrolley fest is almost here! and come to my talk on Wednesday

October 6, 2014, 5:32 am
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Any readers go to this school?
 
 
 
OcTrolley Fest this weekend!!
 
 
What do Darby. Media, Norristown, Yeadon, University City, Center City, Upper Darby, the Delaware River Waterfront, The Philadelphia Zoo, Bartram's Garden, the Grange Estate, and a myriad of other historic sites have in common?
 
They are all accessible over an existing light-rail network!
Come help us celebrate our remarkable system
OcTrolleyFest 2014 -10th Anniversary Edition
Celebrating Transportation, Heritage, and Community since 2005
Dedicated this year to John Drew, Darby's own transportation pioneer
 
The cost is a SEPTA One-Day Convenience Pass (8 rides for $8)
Saturday, October 11
9:30 am ....Meet at Darby Transportation Center...travel to 69th St by trolley and El
10:30 am.... Gather at 69th Street for "Bubble Wrap Trolley Stomp,"
Music, Information, Time Line, Trolley Songs, etc

11:00 am .... morning tours from 69th Street
(Collingdale, Smedley Park, Swedish Cabin, etc)

(Lunch...A la cart...literally)
1:30 pm .... afternoon tours from 69th Street
(Bartram's Garden, Woodlands, Philadelphia Zoo, etc.)


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Massey House and Collenbrook Fall Festivals this weekend!!

October 15, 2014, 7:34 pm
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The Franklin Baseball Club of Chester From 1936. What makes this picture interesting is the Chester boy in the second row, third from the right. Future Pittsburgh Pirates manager, Danny Murtaugh, a native of Chester.
 
 
 
1696
Thomas Massey House
Harvest Day Festival
Oct 18th 10 to 4
Experience early American craft demonstrations at the historic 1696 Thomas Massey House located at Lawrence and Springhouse Rd. Broomall. Learn how to churn butter, make candles and apple butter. See a working blacksmith shop, and enjoy the delicious aroma from the walk-in cooking fireplace. Enjoy the music of blues band J-Nine.
The culture, customs and the daily work of colonial life will be brought to life by period re-enactors.
Stroll the lawn of the Marple Christian Church craft sale, located next to the historic site, where over 20 vendors will provide a variety of arts and crafts for sale.
For Information call 610-353-4967
Admission is free
donations welcome
 
 
Fall Festival at Collen Brook Farm
Marvine and Mansion Roads, Drexel Hill
610-924-0222 www.udhistory.org
October 19, 2014 --1 to 4pm
Take a ride in the antique fire truck, paint a pumpkin, make a scarecrow(please bring a small size shirt and pants) bob for an apple, pet a Chicken, try colonial crafts and games, tour the mansion, have lunch and stroll the path along the “Collen Brook” enjoy the music by the 69th PA Irish Volunteers, a Civil War Band
Admission Free
Donations Welcome!!
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Come to Aston to start your Holiday!!

October 26, 2014, 7:28 am
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Looking south on Rt. 452 from Five points in Aston Twp. c.1945 Picture courtesy of Pat Smith of ATHS
 
 
 
 

Home for the Holidays

begins in Aston

on November 2, 2014

noon to 2pm,

when Aston Township Historical Society

welcomes the public to it's annual Holiday Tea, Tour, and Tree Trimming event at the Village Green School House.   
This charming one room school house offers a step back in time.   Help decorate the Christmas Tree, ring the school bell, enjoy the antique toy display, sit in a replica outhouse, sit at an old fashion desk and put your head through the story board to take pictures!  Plus free goodies!  What a delightful way to start off the Holiday Season and gift shopping!   Village Green School House is located on Old Pennell Road,  just off Pennell Road north of 5 Points next to Aston Vets.  The event is free and open to the public.  Aston Historical  welcomes old photos, donations and volunteers.   To make this day even better, the beautiful historic Cavalry Episcopal Church is conducting free guided tours of their historic cemetery which dates back to the early 1800's.  Take a leisurely stroll to meet and learn about our interesting and noted "neighbors" from 11:30am to 2pm.  There will be actors depicting the notable "guests" to enhance the guided tour!   The cemetery is located behind this quaint and treasured church on Mount Road just off Pennell Road across from Kings Mill. This event is also free and open to the public.  Donations are also welcomed.   This also is a great opportunity for Passport to History students to get their passports stamped!  Please start the Holiday Season in Aston at these events!
 
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Sports Museum, Where are food comes from and how about some tea?

October 30, 2014, 5:05 am
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No one is alive today that remembers Marcus Hook as a sleepy little fishing town, whose biggest industry was boat building. Then came the Pew Family! This is the Marcus Riverfront about 1904.
 
 

In the Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum's new exhibit,

Athletes and Authors

Books by and about Delaware County Sports Legends,

there is a special baseball section saluting those Delaware County players who served in the military. Given special recognition in this section are Jimmy Dykes (WW I ), Mickey Vernon, Danny Murtaugh, and Stanley Glenn (WW II), and Terry Allvord (Iraq).
In association with this exhibit, the museum is sponsoring a Veterans Day Contest. If you know the names of the living members of Baseball's Hall of Fame that served in the military during WW II, email your answer to vankoski21@comcast.net. On November 11th (Veterans Day), a winner will be selected from all correct answers submitted. The museum has a nice surprise gift for the winner.
The Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum is located in the Granite Run Mall, on the second floor near Boscov's, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 4:30 pm.
 
 
 
 

Colonial Plantation

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Ridley Creek State Park

"Farming, Where we really get our food"

An enjoyable, educational and fun hands-on learning experience for children ages 6 to 12 Saturday, November 1 11 AM - 1 PM
Free to members, Cost of admission for non members ($6). Reservations are required and group size is limited.
 
 
 

 

Home for the Holidays

begins in Aston

on November 2, 2014

noon to 2pm,

when Aston Township Historical Society

welcomes the public to it's annual Holiday Tea, Tour, and Tree Trimming event at the Village Green School House. 
This charming one room school house offers a step back in time. Help decorate the Christmas Tree, ring the school bell, enjoy the antique toy display, sit in a replica outhouse, sit at an old fashion desk and put your head through the story board to take pictures! Plus free goodies! What a delightful way to start off the Holiday Season and gift shopping! Village Green School House is located on Old Pennell Road, just off Pennell Road north of 5 Points next to Aston Vets. The event is free and open to the public. Aston Historical welcomes old photos, donations and volunteers. To make this day even better, the beautiful historic Cavalry Episcopal Church is conducting free guided tours of their historic cemetery which dates back to the early 1800's. Take a leisurely stroll to meet and learn about our interesting and noted "neighbors" from 11:30am to 2pm. There will be actors depicting the notable "guests" to enhance the guided tour! The cemetery is located behind this quaint and treasured church on Mount Road just off Pennell Road across from Kings Mill. This event is also free and open to the public. Donations are also welcomed. This also is a great opportunity for Passport to History students to get their passports stamped! Please start the Holiday Season in Aston at these events!

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Womans Sports Exhibit; American Revolution at Ridley Creek and DCHS Face Book

November 5, 2014, 7:19 am
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 Who recognizes this Aston School from 1907? It is still standing.
I have just become an administrator on the Delaware County Historical Society Face Book page! Please stop by, like us, and leave a comment and post pictures!Thanks!!
 

Legendary
Delaware County Women’s
- Wide World of Sports -
Exhibit

November 2014 - February 2015
At The Museum Of The History Of Delaware County
408 Avenue Of The States Chester, Pa 19013
Call For Times 610-872-0502

Just some of the items displayed are
Charlene Morett - 1980
Olympic Parade Uniform to be worn in Moscow
Sue Stahl - 2001 Lacrosse World Cup Jacket
Mares Stellfox - Auto Racing
Helmet & Fire Suit Putty Willetts - 1940
Hockey & Lacrosse Sticks Kia Davis
Opening Ceremony
Attire 2008 Olympics
Beijing, China
Gertie Dunn - Game Ball from
1952 ROY Season AAGPBL
Kim McKee - Rodeo Memorabilia
www.mickeyvernonsportsmuseum.com
 
 

Colonial Plantation

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Ridley Creek State Park

This weekend the Plantation will be hosting a Revolutionary War Cavalry Camp and Skirmish

with the 4th Legionary Cavalry group. Details below and in the attached flyer.
Revolutionary War Cavalry Camp & Skirmish
Saturday, November 8th 11 AM - 4 PM, last entry at 3 PM
Sunday, November 9th 11 AM - 3 PM, last entry at 2:30 PM
Admission: $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for children (aged 4-12)Children under 4 and members are free


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Getting Ready for Winter, Unknown Picture, AND How old is OLD?

November 14, 2014, 5:53 am
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Can any one help? I can not seem to find the location of this old Post office. It stood in Upper Providence somewhere and is long gone. Thank You!!
 

Colonial Plantation

at

Ridley Creek State Park


November 15 and 16-

"Getting Ready for Winter"

Farm and House Tours, Bake Oven (Saturday), Colonial Money (Saturday),

Long Rifle Demonstration, and Blacksmith (Sunday).
 
 
 
 
How Old is Old?
 
  How old something is can get very complicated and everybody looks at things different. I chuckled when I saw a sign that said, "Founded 1934" on a local sign. Yes the building opened in 1934, BUT it was organized, planned, elected directors all in 1933, so was it founded in 1933 or 1934? Myself, I always say when the first meeting was held is one the organization started. Churches are the worst. My church according to the official history was founded in June 1879, but that was two years after the first meetings were held. The June 1879 date is when the church building was opened and dedicated. Some churches go by first meeting, others by cornerstone laying, and still others by dedication. Even first meetings can be hard to come by. A local church first meetings were held in March of 1884, they had the first minute book to prove it. But the local newspaper stated meetings were held some 6 months before in local homes. No one took any notes. Fire companies sometimes do the same thing. Many companies go by when they were chartered by the state and county as when they first started. One local company had their building and fire trucks and were going to calls before they finally got around to getting their charter. But they still go by that charter date! So how old is your organization? 
 
 
 
 
 

 



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A sports exhibit and walking tours are coming!

November 20, 2014, 5:59 am
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The 400 block of Market St aka Ave. of the States in Chester in 1897
 
 
 
 
Legendary
Delaware County Women’s
- Wide World of Sports -
Exhibit
November 2014 - February 2015
At The Museum Of The History Of Delaware County
408 Avenue Of The States Chester,Pa 19013
Call For Times 610-872-0502
Charlene Morett - 1980
Olympic Parade Uniform to be worn in Moscow
Sue Stahl - 2001 Lacrosse World Cup Jacket
Mares Stellfox - Auto Racing
Helmet & Fire Suit Putty Willetts - 1940
Hockey & Lacrosse Sticks Kia Davis
Opening Ceremony
Attire 2008 Olympics
Beijing, China
Gertie Dunn - Game Ball from
1952 ROY Season AAGPBL
Kim McKee - Rodeo Memorabilia
www.mickeyvernonsportsmuseum.com
 
Concord Township Historical Society
Presents their Annual Christmas Tour:
“A Concord Christmas”
  
The Concord Township Historical Society announces its
2014 Holiday House Tour,
which will take place on Saturday, December 6, from 1PM to 5PM.
General admission $15.00, Society members $10.00
 
On December 6, 2014, from 1-5 PM, Concord Township historic residences and area churches will open their doors for participants to get a closer look inside.
Historic homes include the John Hannum home, one of the oldest in the township, and the Nicklin-Trimble Home, featuring a recently added kitchen with period touches.  Our churches include Elam United Methodist Church original Chapel, and St. John’s Episcopal Church, which was built on John Hannum’s land, who was originally a Quaker.  The quaint cottages of the Brandywine Summit Camp Meeting, the founding group for Elam and a National Register Historic site, have offered to open as well.
Back by popular demand… the tour ends up at one of the township’s local historical sites that is now a noted winery.  A complimentary taste of mulled wine and a special CTHS discount for purchases tops off the tour. 
The tour begins with registration at the Virginia Merion DeNenno History and Educational Center (located at 659 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills PA 19342, near the Rachel Kohl Library).  This newly renovated museum space, located in the historic Pierce-Willits House, is a ”Must See” if you have not yet experienced the 1700’s hand dug well and walk-in fireplace, and our early township history as told through maps, deeds, early schools, and furnishings, all decorated for the holidays!   Also featured is our Farm Life area, showcasing our early dairy heritage with 85 milk bottles and other farm equipment indicative of our agrarian past.
Upon check-in, participants will receive their Tour Map and wrist-band as this is a self-guided tour.  Tickets may be purchased the day of the event at the Museum from 12:30- 3 PM.  Prices are  $15 per person / $10 for members.
 
Concord Township Historical Society thanks you in advance for your support!

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Wassail Party and the Media House Tour!!

November 29, 2014, 7:11 pm
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This road still looks pretty much the same after 100 years any guesses?
 
 
 
 December 2014
Upcoming Events & Programs

HOLIDAY WASSAIL PARTY

You are invited to the annual Historical Society Wassail party on Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Gather with your neighbors and friends to enjoy a varied assortment of holiday foods and beverages. Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy the camaraderie in our historic Paper Mill House & Museum. Open to all.

$15.00 per person at the door
Who: You and your friends & family (open to public)What:Annual Wassail PartyWhere: Paper Mill House & Museum2 Paper Mill Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
When: Saturday December 6, 2014
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 
 

Victorian Christmas Carol Church Tours

Saturday, December 13th

1 to 5 pm

 
Come and tour five Collingdale churches and step back in time as we share our favorite carols and history with you. A walking tour of the churches will be conducted to coincide with the history of the borough. Come and find out what the connection is with Collingdale and Christmas…The tours will start at St. Joseph’s Church in Collingdale and end at the Church of the Nazarene with a Christmas musical celebration.
For more information email: collingdalehistory@gmail.com
 
 

2014 Holiday House Tour
December 13th from 1pm to 6pm

The Media Historical Society

is pleased to announce the 2014 Candlelight Holiday House Tour on December 13th. Houses in Media and the surrounding area will be open to tour from 1pm to 6pm.
Tickets are $25 and will go on sale afterNovember 11 at Earth and State, Quincy’s Marquet, and Media Florist, all on State Street in Media.
Included in your ticket purchase is a 10% discount at participating restaurants good for the day of the tour. Also, Hamanassett Bed & Breakfast, a tour site, is offering a $50 gift certificate to all tour visitors!


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House Tour, Wassail party and some Swedish Trim

December 4, 2014, 6:16 pm
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The Media Hotel now gone, any memories?
 
 
 

  

The Concord Township Historical Society announces its

2014 Holiday House Tour,

which will take place on Saturday, December 6, from 1PM to 5PM.

General admission $15.00, Society members $10.00

 
On December 6, 2014, from 1-5 PM, Concord Township historic residences and area churches will open their doors for participants to get a closer look inside.
Historic homes include the John Hannum home, one of the oldest in the township, and the Nicklin-Trimble Home, featuring a recently added kitchen with period touches.  Our churches include Elam United Methodist Church original Chapel, and St. John’s Episcopal Church, which was built on John Hannum’s land, who was originally a Quaker.  The quaint cottages of the Brandywine Summit Camp Meeting, the founding group for Elam and a National Register Historic site, have offered to open as well.
Back by popular demand… the tour ends up at one of the township’s local historical sites that is now a noted winery.  A complimentary taste of mulled wine and a special CTHS discount for purchases tops off the tour. 
The tour begins with registration at the Virginia Merion DeNenno History and Educational Center (located at 659 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills PA 19342, near the Rachel Kohl Library).  This newly renovated museum space, located in the historic Pierce-Willits House, is a ”Must See” if you have not yet experienced the 1700’s hand dug well and walk-in fireplace, and our early township history as told through maps, deeds, early schools, and furnishings, all decorated for the holidays!   Also featured is our Farm Life area, showcasing our early dairy heritage with 85 milk bottles and other farm equipment indicative of our agrarian past.
Upon check-in, participants will receive their Tour Map and wrist-band as this is a self-guided tour.  Tickets may be purchased the day of the event at the Museum from 12:30- 3 PM.  Prices are  $15 per person / $10 for members.
 
Concord Township Historical Society thanks you in advance for your support!
 
 
 

Wassail party
You are invited to the annual Newtown Historical Society Wassail party

on Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.

Gather with your neighbors and friends to enjoy a varied assortment of holiday foods and beverages. Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy the camaraderie in our historic Paper Mill House & Museum. Open to all.
Who: You and your friends & family (open to public)
What: Annual Wassail Party
Where: Paper Mill House & Museum
2 Paper Mill Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
When: Saturday December 6, 2014
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$15.00 per person at the door
 
 
 

Come celebrate the holidays Swedish Style

at the Trim-A-Swedish-Christmas-Tree Party!   

The event takes place at
The Swedish Cabin located at 9 Creek Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 on Sunday, December 7th, 2013
from 2 PM until 4 PM. 
Admission is free but donations are appreciated.   Friends of the Swedish Cabin invite you to attend a special event of the season.  We'll have Swedish holiday food from our Julbord, beverages, decorations, and Swedish Christms music.  Help us decorate our Christmas tree, Julgran, with apples, heart baskets and straw ornaments.  Tour the cabin and warm yourself by a roaring fire. And shop for gifts at our Butiken, too!   It's fun for all ages!  Start your Christmas Season by stepping back in time with this very special event!  
For more information call 610-237-8064 or 610-449-3577 or e-mail questions to TheSwedishcabin@comcast.net.   
God Jul! 
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Still time to get tickets for the Media House Tour!!!

December 10, 2014, 4:45 pm
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The Minshall House at Front St. and Providence Rd. will be on the tour. I will be the guide from 3 to 6pm at the Minshall House.  Please stop in. This picture was taken about 1925 before it was restored.
 
Media Historical Society Candlelight Holiday House Tour:December 13th from 1 - 6 p.m.  
Tickets are still $25 and include a tour of 10-12 homes,
a 10% discount on that day at participating restaurants
and a $50 gift certificate for a stay at Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast which is on the tour. 
Tickets go on sale Nov. 11 at Earth and State, Quincey's Marquette and Media Florist, all on State St. in Media.
Ahttp://mediahistoricalsociety.org/
also check out our new website:
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Colonial Plantation Craft Group in January

December 17, 2014, 7:17 pm
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If you were going to Sycamore Mills and the Colonial Plantation 100 years ago it would have looked like this!
 
Colonial Plantation
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Ridley Creek State Park
Craft Group 
Saturday, January 3
Leaders -
Christy and Barbara
11 to 4
We're starting a craft group to meet during the off-season! It's a time to sit someplace warm (most likely the Ed room, by the woodstove) and finish your works in progress. We'll also have time for a mini workshop, where we can share knowledge with each other. The first workshop will be on Redwork embroidery; beginner kits will be provided for sale for a small ($6-$9) fee. Please bring an embroidery hoop if you have one (7" is fine), a thimble if you like to use one, and a pair of scissors. Again, the participation in the workshop is completely voluntary. Please RSVP to Maury so we know who is coming, and how many would like to participate in the workshop. The first session will be held on Saturday, January 3rd, from 11 am to 4 pm. Bring your own lunch.
For more information
call 610-566-1724
between 10am and 2 pm
 

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Merry Christmas ! The story of a "mere trifle"

December 24, 2014, 6:24 am
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Washington St. In Media aka Baltimore Pike looking east c.1910 in winter
 
 
"A mere trifle"
 
 
     All Clement Clarke Moore could think of was they had not used his name. The Troy, New York Sentinel newspaper had somehow obtained a copy of the poem he had written for his daughter, Charity the year before in December of 1822. Charity, had shared "her' poem with friend, Harriet Butler who had sent the poem to the Troy newspaper anonymously. The poem was titled,
 "Something about a Visit from St. Nicholas". Moore who lived in New York City, his home "Chelsea" is the name of a section of Manhattan today was a professor at the General Theological Seminary. Moore had graduated from Columbia College with honors in Oriental Languages and had written a dictionary of the Jewish Language. But he was a poet at heart and often wrote poems for his wife, Catherine and their six children. Christmas Eve of 1822 was no exception. He promised six year old daughter Charity, "something special". Moore got some of the ideas from "The Children's Friend" an anonymous book published in 1821 and Washington Irving's The Knickerbocker's History of New York". But much of the reindeer, stockings etc. came from his own imagination. The poem was read after dinner, twice by request and that was it. Or so Moore thought. Unaware that his daughter, Charity had shared "her" poem, he was stunned to see it in the newspaper the next year in 1823, but thankful his name had not been used. As a professor, writing children's poetry would have been frowned upon and Moore did not want fellow professors making fun of him. What shocked Moore was that the poem took off like wildfire, being published hundreds of times in newspapers and books thru out the country. Finally in 1837 he included the poem under his name for the first time in a book he was editing on New York State Poetry. Moore never really understood what all the fuss over his poem was all about. He was asked numerous times to write the poem out in his own hand, but he almost always refused. Only two copies are known to exist. As Moore himself once wrote, "It was a mere trifle, one that been found to afford far greater pleasure that what was by myself deemed of more worth".
Merry Christmas to all my blog readers!!
 

 

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