Welcome to the Perkasie Historical Society

Perkasie Historical Society, founded in 1954, strives to help preserve the history of Perkasie Borough. Perkasie is located approximately 30 miles north of Philadelphia. Our volunteer organization relies on the support of the community as it cares for the four historic venues: the South Perkasie Covered Bridge, the Perkasie Carousel, Perkasie Museum and the Stout Family Cemetery.
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All are welcome to attend our carousel openings, meetings, and other community activities.

The Perkasie Historical Society is lead by a Volunteer Board providing oversight for our sites and functions.  

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Website and Photo Gallery sponsored 

Perkasie Historical Society
​Speaker Series

The Perkasie Historical Society has regular dinner meetings featuring a speaker or program. Meetings are held at 6:30 pm at the St. Stephen's UCC, 110 N. 6th Street, Perkasie.
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​Reservations for dinner are necessary. Reservation information
If the need arises, please be considerate and cancel your dinner reservation before 3 PM. 

Tuesday, June 7, 2022:  Membership Picnic, 6:30 PM at the Perkasie Carousel 

There are no Perkasie Historical Society meetings in July or August.  We look forward to seeing you in September!

Tuesday, September 6, 2022: "Stay and Be Home”- Early Settlers Stories 
Colleen Algeo will share how her art and historic home ownership led to the discovery of correspondence from the original Revolutionary owners of the home.  These Schwenkfelder settlers were the owners of her farm, now known as, "Stay and Be Home" and were eyewitnesses to the encampment of the Revolutionary Soldiers.  
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 Feature Presentations

Perkasie Historical Society invites you our Zoom sessions.

 Zoom Technology Sponsored by Chris and Cathy Kleine.

Perkasie Historical Society Museum 

The Perkasie Historical Society Museum is located in the former Lehigh Valley Transit Trolley Station located at 513 W. Walnut Street in Perkasie.
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The museum is open to the public during Perkasie Borough events and on selected weekends May through December.  Hours can also be arranged by appointment.
Please contact the Perkasie Historical Society for special requests.   
   

              
                           Museum Displays 
Perkasie Historical Society Museum is located at 513 W. Walnut St., Perkasie  

Saturday and Sunday, May 21 & 22, 2022: Noon to 4:00 PM
"WW II:  featuring Charles Nace Collection"

Saturday and Sunday, June 11 & 12, July 9, 2022: Noon to 4:00 PM
"Uniforms We Wear:  Uniforms of Perkasie" The display features uniforms of Perkasie uniforms worn by Perkasie citizens such as police, sports, military, scouting and community services. 

Saturday,  August 20, 2022:  "Under the Stars Car Show"  4:00- 8:00PM 
 "Peek of Perkasie"
 The display features unique items from the museum collection, not routinely displayed

Saturday and Sunday, September 10 &11, 2022 Noon to 4:00 PM
 "Peek of Perkasie" 
The display features unique items from the museum collection, not routinely displayed


                              First Fridays
Visit us at Perkasie First Fridays held on the first Friday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. First Fridays are held on Seventh and Market Streets in the Towne Center. 

 Perkasie Historical Society Self-Guided Walking Tour

 Follow this link to navigate the historic sites of Perkasie "Then" and "Now" Perkasie  Walking Tour or scan this QR code.​
This application is intended for personal use in navigating the historic sites of Perkasie.
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The Perkasie Historical Society enjoys and appreciates the collaborations that made the 2020-2021 walking tour refinements a reality.
Thank you to those who sponsor our Self-Guided Walking Tour! 
Ragtops & Roadsters​
Market Crossing Condo Association
Chimayo Gallery
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 2022 Carousel Schedule

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​The Perkasie Carousel is located in Menlo Park at West Park Avenue and 3rd Street, adjacent to the Menlo Aquatic Center.  ​                      
​ On days of operation, the carousel is open noon to 5 PM. 

Memorial Parade Saturday, May 28, 2022:  OPEN 11 AM - 5PM      Father's Day:  June 19, 2022
Community Day:  July 10, 2022: OPEN Noon - 8PM
Community Day (Rain Date:  July 17th)
July 31, 2022
August 21, 2022
September 11, 2022
Perkasie Fall Fest October 2, 2022
Perkasie Tree Lighting Day: December 3, 2022

Perkasie Historical Society Current Projects 

 1939 Nativity Tableau:   
During the 2020 Christmas season, six metal, hand-painted pieces from Perkasie's 1939 Nativity Tableau were on display in South Perkasie. The Tableau was made in Allentown, PA and, when fully assembled, measures 25 feet in width and 15 feet high. This was the first time any parts of the tableau have been displayed in over 60 years. 

We incrementally assembled the next segment for 2021.  Casements have been moved and cleaned.  It is lit for the 2021 season!    Visit the Tableau at 704 E Walnut St., Perkasie, PA, during the holiday season.

To learn more about Perkasie's unique Tableau history, visit our 1939 Nativity Tableau entry on our "Memories of Perkasie" tab. 

1832 South Perkasie Covered Bridge Restoration
Perkasie Borough Council formed a covered bridge committee made up of four council historical committee members, the Parks and Recreation and Public Works Directors, two members of Perkasie Historical Society and one member of Bucks County Covered Bridge Society. Mayor Hollenbach is also an ad hoc committee member. This committee will oversee the bridge restoration, fundraising, and securing of available grants.

Current Status of the Project: 
February 2022:  Perkasie Borough Information link: South Perkasie Covered Bridge (perkasieborough.org)

December 2021:  Next steps pending FEMA funding decision.
Previous Status of the Covered Bridge Updates 

The South Perkasie Covered Bridge Restoration Project

 Brief  1832 South Perkasie Covered Bridge history

WFMZ Channel 69 South Perkasie Covered Bridge Project Coverage
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"Historic preservation is present tense"

Come Visit!