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.

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Events

The Historical Society of Frankford is currently closed to the public due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Events listed are virtual/streamed events. We look forward to the return of our in house activities and hope all our members and friends stay safe in the interim.

 2021 Lecture Season

Spring

09

MAR
A Womens' Month Tribute to Mabel Corson
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Speaker: Jerry Kolankiewicz
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Our president Jerry will revisit a lecture given in 1929 by Mabel Corson of the Society, in which she discussed the first Presbyterian church in Frankford, the immediate surrounding neighborhood, and the towering elms that once stood in front of the building.

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13

APR
Frankford During the Colonial and Revolutionary Times
Speaker: Jerry Kolankiewicz
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Our president Jerry will present a reading of an original manuscript from the 1930's written by Horace Castor.

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11

MAY
A History of Frankford Arsenal   
Speaker: John Buffington
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John will present the history of Frankford Arsenal, a National Historic Register site, from the near-disaster of American military inadequacy during the War of 1812 through base closure in 1971 and privatization in 1977, to current status, threats and opportunities.

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08

JUN
Memories of Swimming at Hedge Street and More Summer Fun​
by Fred Prescott
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As summer approaches, Fred Prescott of our society takes us for a visit to the bath house on Hedge Street, an alternative to the outdoor swimming holes we discovered last year.

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Fall 

14

SEP
The History of the Dummy Car
by John Buffington

Following a discussion of current activities at the Society, Director John Buffington will present Thomas Creighton's paper entitled "The History of the Dummy Car", first delivered to the Society on January 28, 1916. Join us to learn more of these one-time Frankford commodities.
 

12

OCT

The Lewis and Clark Expedition: a Tale of Two Cities
by Professor Stephen Medvec

President Thomas Jefferson commissioned fellow Virginians Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the newly purchased western lands and to report on native tribes, wildlife and terrain encountered therein. Professor Medvec will discuss his findings from examination of the Journals of the Expedition found in the Special Collections  Library of the American Philosophical Society here in Philadelphia.

Facebook Live Event

 

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YouTube

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7:30 PM

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NOV

Facebook Live Event

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YouTube 

 

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7:30 PM

14
DEC

Facebook Live Event

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YouTube

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7:30 PM

For videos of past programs click 

here

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.