HSoF

•Monthly lectures March-June and September-December

•Museum open to public by appointment

•Library reference and research services

The Historical Society of Frankford collects, preserves and presents the history of Frankford and vicinity. The Society documents and interprets the history of the people, places, events, and traditions of this area and serves as an advocate for the preservation of the region’s historic resources. Through its collections and programs, the HSoF provides opportunities for its members, the surrounding community, and the general public to explore and appreciate the history of Frankford and its place in the world.

Events

The Historical Society of Frankford is happy to announce that we have returned to in-person lectures. Masks are optional and we have also resumed serving refreshments. Y'all come!

Note that we will continue to stream our live meetings in real time for those unable to attend in person.

Upcoming Events

30
MAY

Remembrance Service for Susan Couvreur- Museum Chair and BOD member at THSoF

Officient: Rev. Rebecca Neville

Please join us for a remembrance service in honor of Susan Couvreur- Museum Chair and member of the Board of Directors at HSF for over 15 years. Doors open at 2pm, service begins at 3pm, with a tea/cocktail hour reception to follow. Parking is available across the street at Frankford Friends School.

1507 Orthodox Street

Philadelphia, PA

3:00pm

9
JUN

Fred’s Frankford Stories,

a new Philadelphia Neighborhood Film

Rick Spector of Moviehouse Productions

Rick Spector of Moviehouse Productions and Frederick C. (Fred) Prescott, will present Fred’s Frankford Stories, a gritty installment in Moviehouse’s Philadelphia Neighborhood video series. The “star” of the film is Fred, lifelong Frankford resident and board member of The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF). He tells stories of growing up and living in Frankford at another time, the early 1940’s through the 1960’s. The speakers will take questions from the audience following the showing.

Rick Spector is a Philadelphia native and a proud son of NE Philly’s Oxford Circle. Always interested in public speaking, nostalgia, Philadelphia history, music, television and film, Rick acted on his passions by forming Moviehouse Productions in 1983. His company offers multi-media nostalgia presentations to community groups and short subjects by video. Rick served seniors for 35 years through community relations work at Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. Rick hosted PCA’s public service radio show “Milestones” during its entire five-year run.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.