
The Historical
Society
of Frankford
and Museum
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 beginning with our December 14, 2021offering. Masks will be required and refreshments will not be served until further notice. Y'all come!
Note that we will continue to stream our live meetings in real time for those unable to attend in person.
2022 Lecture Season
Spring
08
MAR
John Fitch's Steamboat Service
Speaker: Erik Fleischer
Erik, the president of the John Fitch Steamboat Museum in Warminster, will discuss Fitch's effort in 1790-1791 to establish steamboat passenger service between Philadelphia and Trenton. Note this was years before Robert Fulton and the Clermont.
In Person
and
Facebook Live Event
https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoricalSocietyofFrankford/videos/290192543245705
or
YouTube
7:30 PM
12
APR
100 Years of the Ferko String Band
Speaker: Johnny Evans
Johnny will discuss the 100 year history of the award-winning Ferko String Band, headquartered in our neighboring community of Bridesburg.
In Person
and
Facebook Live Event
or
YouTube
7:30 PM
10
MAY
The Cowden Drum
Speakers: Jerry Kolankiewicz, Lara Kaplan, Andy Waskie
HSoF president Jerry Kolankiewicz will discuss our rediscovery of the Cowden family and this Civil War drum's history. Lara Kaplan, arts conservator at Winterthur Museum will explain her careful restoration of the drum. Andy Waskie, an authority on the historical period, will provide some context.
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In Person
and
Facebook Live Event
or
YouTube
7:30 PM
14
JUN
To Be Announced
In Person
and
Facebook Live Event
or
YouTube
7:30 PM
Fall
13
SEP
To Be Announced
In Person
and
Facebook Live Event
or
YouTube
7:30 PM
11
OCT
To Be Announced
In Person
and
Facebook Live Event
or
YouTube
7:30 PM
8
NOV
To Be Announced
In Person
and
Facebook Live Event
or
YouTube
7:30 PM
13
DEC
To Be Announced
In Person
and
Facebook Live Event
or
YouTube
7:30 PM
For videos of past programs click
Parking is available in the lot across the street thanks to Frankford Friends.
For more information on events see our Facebook page by following the link in our contact section below.