The Historical Society of Montgomery County, PA has the largest collection of the Times Herald in the county. The issues we have available of this well-used resource start in October 1800. Newspapers can offer a unique view of the past. Most researchers look for obituaries or wedding announcements, but many also seek out news about diverse… Read More »Writing to preserve history through the news(papers)
Having just graduated from college with my Bachelor’s degree, I am trying to find employment in the job market along with many other people. While volunteering at the historical Society, I was trying to find something to write about for February, so I scoured newspapers for wedding announcements to connect with Valentine’s Day. Then some… Read More »Job searching in 1844
Many of you likely read the Times Herald, but did you know it’s one of the longest running papers in our area? We have a few items in our collection that relate to the historic newspaper, such as this commemorative cast of David Sower Jr., one of the first owners of the paper.
As part of my job, I often receive emails asking if the historical society has a certain resource or asking for a small amount of research. Most of these requests have to do with family genealogy or the history of our fine county. Last week, I received an unusual request. An independent researcher was looking… Read More »H. M. S. Pinafore
In the Spring of 1812, relations between the United States and Great Britain were heating up. The Napoleonic Wars had disrupted shipping, and the British routinely impressed American sailors into service for the Royal Navy, while the British were suspicious of American ambitions in Canada (to give a quick and simplified review). So, spirits were… Read More »The War of 1812 riot
In 1925, Ralph Beaver Strassburger, publisher of the Norristown Times-Herald had an idea. He wanted to create an organization consisting of all the people who had lived in Montgomery County for fifty years or more. The club would have no political or religious ties, there would be no dues, just a social group meant to bring… Read More »The Fifty Year Club of Montgomery County