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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Perkasie Carousel Schedule |
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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, details and updates. The Feature Presentations The Perkasie Historical Society is inviting you to Zoom sessions Zoom Technology Sponsored by Chris and Cathy Kleine Tuesday, October 5, 2021 6:30 PM: "Update on the Perkasie National Historic District and the South Perkasie Covered Bridge Project" Perkasie Councilman Scott Bomboy will present the update on these Perkasie Borough Projects. This meeting is planned to be in person with compliance with the guidelines in effect at the time of the session. ( needs of St. Stephen's UCC Church, CDC, State and Federal etc.) During these times, things change rapidly. This means a Zoom link will be posted on our website at www.perkasiehistory.org closer to the session to enable the presentation as a hybrid, meaning Zoom and in-person. If necessary, if could be a full Zoom session should conditions warrant. Please consult our website: www.perkasiehistory.org for ongoing presentation details. Tuesday, November 2, 2021 6:30 PM: “Rail Journey Through Perkasie” presented by Rick Doll. This program is a historical journey of how the Reading Railroad served Perkasie businesses and residents in an era before trucks. Please consult our website: www.perkasiehistory.org for updates Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:30 PM: Pennridge High School Choral Group Performance The Pennridge Choral Group preforms a selection of seasonal music. Join us and see why this performance has been a tradition for over 30 years. Please consult our website: www.perkasiehistory.org for updates. 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. Perkasie Historical Society Walking Tours October 30, 2021 1:00 PM Afternoon Daylight Tour 6:30 PM Evening Lantern Light Tour Perkasie Historical Society Walking Tour: "Unusual Occurrences Along the Railroad." The tour will visit locations of notable events that occurred in the area of the railroad tracks in Perkasie. Meet at the museum at 513 West Walnut Street. Suggested donation $5.00. .
Museum Displays Perkasie Historical Society Museum is located at 513 W. Walnut St., Perkasie Saturday, October 2, 2021 Noon to 4PM "Memories of Menlo Park" This display features photographs and artifacts from Perkasie's Menlo Amusement Park. Come why thousands of people visited Menlo Park. Sunday, October 3, 2021 Noon to 4PM "Memories of Menlo Park" This display features photographs and artifacts from Perkasie's Menlo Amusement Park. Come why thousands of people visited Menlo Park. Saturday, November 13, 2021 Noon to 4PM "Trains and Trolleys" Photos and artifacts will be on display from these two important modes of Perkasie transportation. There will also be an operating model train display. Sunday, November 14, 2021 Noon to 4PM "Trains and Trolleys" Photos and artifacts will be on display from these two important modes of Perkasie transportation. There will also be an operating model train display. Saturday, December 4, 2021 5PM- 8PM Perkasie Community Tree Lighting Day : "Christmas in Perkasie" This display features photographs and artifacts from Perkasie's Community Christmas Celebrations. The "Conductor" will be reading the "Polar Express." Please see our website : www.perkasiehistory.org for more information. 
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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.
2021 Carousel Schedule September 12: Noon - 5 PM October 3: Noon - 5 PM December 4 Tree Lighting Day: Noon - 5 PM 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 was the first time any parts of the tableau have been displayed in over 60 years. We are incrementally assembling the next segment for 2021.
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: (May 4, 2021) Perkasie Councilman, S. Bomboy " On Monday night, Perkasie Borough council voted unanimously to approve a covenant with the state Historic and Preservation Commission to preserve and restore our South Perkasie Covered Bridge. The agreement allows us to move forward with the restoration project, in conjunction with the Perkasie Historical Society. Together, we’ve raised more than $217,000 to save our bridge, with Perkasie residents and businesses donating more than half that amount. Next, we will prepare documents for qualified vendors to bid on a design and repair plan. That plan will give us a final project cost. Realistically, that process will last until the fall, with the actual bridge restoration beginning in March 2022. (April 2021 )Perkasie Councilman, S. Bomboy e-mail . . ." We hope to vote on the RFP process for the bridge at the next council meeting. We want to bid out the design plan for the bridge first and assuming we get bidders the plans would be done by July. This is a requirement from the Borough engineer to get final budget numbers for the whole project. Then we have to hire the timber construction contractor to rebuild the bridge. We don’t see working on the physical rehab until March 2022, because we can’t work on the bridge on site after early October 2021. . ." (Fall 2020) Perkasie Borough has received approval for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant. 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 to those who sponsor our Self-Guided Walking Tour! Ragtops & Roadsters Market Crossing Condo Association |
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