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. 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. Website and Photo Gallery sponsored by Frentzen Financial Solutions, Perkasie, PA
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Perkasie Historical Society
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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. Reservations for dinner are necessary. Reservation information If the need arises, please be considerate and cancel your dinner reservation before 3 PM. Meeting Schedule At the current time, there are no in-person meetings being held in St. Stephens Church, 110 North 6th Street, Perkasie. In it's place, the society will continue with ZOOM Feature Presentations. Please consult this website for ongoing presentation links and details The Feature Presentations The Perkasie Historical Society is inviting you to Zoom sessions Zoom Technology Sponsored by Chris and Cathy Kleine Tuesday, March 2, 2021 6:30 PM: "Postcard History : Perkasie's Early History From Rural Roots to Transportation and Business Center" presented by Van Jurin "Van Jurin will present historic images and postcards showing Perkasie's rapid growth as a transportation, amusement and manufacturing center." Link will be posted closer to the virtual event At the end of the presentation. Ivan Jurin will share information about how Saturday Evening Post Covers of the Perkasie 1945 parade and of the South Perkasie Covered bridge can be purchased. All proceeds will be donated to Perkasie Historical Society. He will offer free delivery within 10 miles of Perkasie OR at cost of mailing. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 6:30 PM: " Origins of Baseball: The Boys in Blue and Gray - Civil War Baseball” presented by Michael Jesberger who will share the origins of baseball. Sponsored by Tina Bruner, in memory of her father, Mr. Dave Hubbert Link will be posted closer to the virtual event Tuesday, May 4, 2021 6:30 PM : " My Neighborhood: East Walnut Street in the 1950's" by Jim Bergey Link will be posted closer to the virtual event Tuesday, June 1 2021 6:30 PM: TBD Perkasie Historical Society MuseumThe Perkasie Historical Society Museum is located in the former Lehigh Valley Transit Trolley Station located at 513 W. Walnut Street in Perkasie.
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. Due to the occupancy limits, please continue to check our website for ongoing schedule information Perkasie Historical Society Walking Tour April 24, 2021 1:00 PM Perkasie Historical Society Walking Tour: "West of Seventh Street." The tour will visit the one time industrial area of Perkasie between Seventh and Ninth Streets. Meet at the museum at 513 West Walnut Street. Suggested donation $5.00 Museum Displays
Due to the Coronovirus (COVID-19) restrictions and cancellation of Perkasie Borough events, we are pausing our In-Person Museum Displays. Please continue to check this website for updates. |
The Perkasie Carousel is located in Menlo Park at West Park Avenue and 3rd Street, adjacent to the Menlo Aquatic Center.
Please continue to this website for updated schedule information Perkasie Historical Society Current ProjectsThe 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 is the first time any parts of the tableau have been displayed in over 60 years. We hope to incrementally re-assemble and display the entire display .
The South Perkasie Covered Bridge Restoration Project 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. Brief 1832 South Perkasie Covered Bridge history WFMZ Channel 69 South Perkasie Covered Bridge Project Coverage Current Status of the Project: Perkasie Borough has received approval for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant. (Fall 2020) More information on the The South Perkasie Covered Bridge Restoration Project 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. The Perkasie Historical Society enjoys and appreciates the collaborations that made the 2020-2021 walking tour refinements a reality. Thank you! Ragtops & Roadsters Market Crossing Condo Association |
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"Historic preservation is present tense"
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