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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Perkasie Historical Society:  70 Years of Preserving Perkasie’s Past
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​ 1954 – 2024 Accomplishments

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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.
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Thank you to those who sponsor our Self-Guided Walking Tour! 
Ragtops & Roadsters​
Market Crossing Condo Association
Perkasie Florist

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Perkasie Historical Society
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​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. 

There are no meetings in July or August. 

​Please come and enjoy the summer events!

Feature Presentations

​Thank you to all for your support of local history!!

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. On dates of museum openings, the museum is hours are Noon to 4 PM unless otherwise noted. ​                                     

June 14, 2025 (Flag Day) and July 5. 2025: "Cigar Making and the Tobacco Fund" The cigar manufacturing display will feature photos, tools, and packaging from Perkasie's long gone cigar manufacturing industry. This industry started the Tobacco Fund to support our soldiers.  

June 26, 2025- Revised Date (Community Day - Historic Trolley Tour) Part of the Community Day Celebration.  Tour begins at Lenape Park. 

August 16, 2025: (Cars from Afar:  Under the Stars Car Show Event): "Past Technology: Neat Old Stuff" This exhibit will feature some interactive "cutting edge technology" of the times.  

In-Person Walking Tours

Saturday, April 26, 2025: "Perkasie Cigar Manufacturing" ​
The walking tour will encompass sites in Perkasie's Town Center where cigars were once manufactured. 
Meet at the Museum:  1:00 PM: suggested donation $5.00

First Fridays 2025

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

2025 Spring Newsletter

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Perkasie Carousel

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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.  ​   Fifty cents a ride!
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​ On days of operation, the carousel is open noon to 5 PM.​ 

  2025 Carousel

​ Schedule

Look for and share our pocket schedules and posters!

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Perkasie Historical Society Current Projects 

Celebrating Perkasie Historical Society 70 years
​ 1954-2024 

• In 1954, the Perkasie Anniversary and Historical Society initially formed for Perkasie’s 75th Anniversary Celebration.
  This volunteer, non-profit community organization continues today to preserve Perkasie’s history.
• Our first President was Andrew Schuler and our first signature project was completed in 1958 with the moving of the 1832 South Perkasie Covered Bridge.​
• More society milestones will be featured as the year progresses.

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1759 Richard Penn Land Deed

• The museum is excited to share the 1759 Penn Land Deed Project is complete. The deed is conserved and preserved. ​ Thank you to the Pezzanite Family Trust and the Perkasie Lions Club for making it possible for the Perkasie Historical Society to acquire, conserve and preserve the 1759 Penn Land Deed encompassing a portion of the Manor of Perkasie.​

1759 Land Deed for a portion of Perkasie Manor on display at Perkasie Borough

2023 Perkasie Historical Society Museum, former Lehigh Valley Transit Trolley Station: National Register of Historic Places Designation 

1939 Nativity Tableau:   
During the Christmas season, six metal, hand-painted pieces from Perkasie's 1939 Nativity Tableau are 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.
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
On Sept. 3, 2024, Perkasie Borough Council awarded the contract to Wood Research and Development LLC for engineering and design consultation services for the rehabilitation of the South Perkasie Borough Covered Bridge Project. This progress puts the 1832 South Perkasie Covered bridge on its way be returned to its majestic state as an historic gem of Perkasie. ​
Previous Status of the Covered Bridge Updates 

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​"Historic preservation is present tense"

Come Visit!