Upcoming Events
Thursday April 20, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMExhibit Opening: The Historical Wedding ExpoOn Thursday April 20, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, we will open our next exhibit: The Historical Wedding Expo. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Weddings are often full of traditions, but have you ever thought about where those traditions originated? Many wedding traditions have been around for centuries, while others have changed over time. Even the iconic white dress was not always the color of choice for a bride’s wedding day. In this exhibit, we will investigate how weddings and wedding traditions have changed over time. Visitors can expect to see items such as clothing, photos, and portraits in our gallery. We will even be displaying a wedding dress made from a World War II parachute. |
Wednesday May 10, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMReading Your House, Researching Your HomeMany people entering the doors of our Research Library & Archives are searching for information about their home. When was it built? What did it look like originally? Why does it look the way it does now? What can I do to preserve it? Who built it and who lived in it? This class will offer an introduction to some resources and tools that will help anyone discover a little more about their home. The workshop will introduce attendees to the fundamental tools you’ll need to start seeing your house in a new light. We’ll cover introductory topics on historic architecture including: formal and vernacular architecture, regional differences in house types (pre-1850), basic styles and construction techniques from 1700 to 1920, how to measure and draw a house, and how to look around at the landscape of houses in Montgomery County. We'll also examine various documents related to house construction and occupancy that will give researchers more information about how houses and architecture function. We’ll look at deeds and probate records, mechanics’ liens, maps, census and tax records, and other sources of documentary evidence relating to houses. We’ll also spend part of this session looking at various local and regional resources that relate to the restoration and preservation of historic architecture. Where: Cost: Cost to attend the class is $20.00 for members of the Historical Society of Montgomery County and $30.00 for non-members. Call 610-272-0297 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register. |
Saturday May 27, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMMemorial Day Observance
The Historical Society of Montgomery County will honor the service of soldiers and veterans interred at Historic Montgomery Cemetery, One Hartranft Avenue, Norristown, on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Wreaths will be laid at the monuments of General John Frederick Hartranft, General Winfield Scott Hancock, the Memorial Rose Garden, and at the G.A.R. Zook Post #11 Plot. The day’s observance will begin at 11 a.m. Local Boy Scout troops, Civil War reenactors, local Masonic lodge members, and others will assist in the wreath laying and program. Volley fire at each site will be provided by Baker Fisher Camp #101. Many of the participants will be dressed in period costumes. Sons of Union Veterans will conduct the Rose Petal Ceremony at the graves of Civil War soldiers at the Zook GAR Post. Children in attendance will be asked to assist in the Ceremony. Members of the community are encouraged to join in this observance. For information on the Historical Society of Montgomery County’s Memorial Day Observance call 610-272-0297 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
Monday May 29 - All DayCLOSEDThe Historical Society of Montgomery County will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in honor of Memorial Day. |
Saturday June 3, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMCemetery Walking Tour - Full MoonJoin us on a walking tour of Montgomery Cemetery and watch the rising of a full moon! We'll tour the cemetery starting at 7:30 pm and enjoy the view as the moon rises after 8:24 pm. With almost 6,000 known burials, Historic Montgomery Cemetery holds the remains of some of the most prominent citizens, veterans and reformers in the county and nation. From five Civil War generals to many captains of industry, it tells the story of the nation through the lives it represents. The entrance to Montgomery Cemetery is at the end of Hartranft Avenue, off of West Main Street, Norristown. The event is weather dependent. Please check our website for any cancellations. Parking during the event will be made available inside the Cemetery gates. Cost for this event is $10.00. To purchase tickets and/or RSVP contact us at 610-272-0297 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
Monday June 19, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMCLOSEDThe Historical Society of Montgomery County will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in honor of Juneteenth. |
Monday July 3, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMGeneral Winfield Scott Hancock Tour at Historic Montgomery CemeteryThe Historical Society of Montgomery County will be offering a special event on Monday, July 3, 2023 that looks at the life and career of General Winfield Scott Hancock. The event will feature a walking tour of Historic Montgomery Cemetery that begins at 9:00 am with stops that highlight the life of General Hancock. The cemetery tour covers General Hancock’s life and military career and the particularly important days in Gettysburg, including July 3, 1863, the day General Hancock was shot and wounded during the battle. With almost 6000 known burials, Historic Montgomery Cemetery holds the remains of some of the most prominent citizens, veterans and reformers in the county and nation. From five Civil War generals to many captains of industry, it tells the story of the nation through the lives it represents. The entrance to Montgomery Cemetery is at the end of Hartranft Avenue, off of West Main Street, Norristown. Parking during the event will be made available inside the Cemetery gates. Tickets to this event are $10 and spots will be limited. To purchase tickets and/or RSVP contact us at 610-272-0297 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
Tuesday July 4, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMCLOSEDThe Historical Society of Montgomery County will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in honor of Independence Day. |
Wednesday August 30, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMCemetery Walking Tour - Full MoonJoin us on a walking tour of Montgomery Cemetery and watch the rising of a full moon! We'll tour the cemetery starting at 6:30 pm and enjoy the view as the moon rises after 7:34 pm. With almost 6,000 known burials, Historic Montgomery Cemetery holds the remains of some of the most prominent citizens, veterans and reformers in the county and nation. From five Civil War generals to many captains of industry, it tells the story of the nation through the lives it represents. The entrance to Montgomery Cemetery is at the end of Hartranft Avenue, off of West Main Street, Norristown. The event is weather dependent. Please check our website for any cancellations. Parking during the event will be made available inside the Cemetery gates. Cost for this event is $10.00. To purchase tickets and/or RSVP contact us at 610-272-0297 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
