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. Spring Meeting Schedule There are no Speaker Sessions in July or August September 1, 2020 "Blooming Glen Pork Products and It's Connections to Perkasie" presented by Bob Moyer October 6, 2020: Robin Robinson Bucks County Recorder of Deeds November 3, 2020: "Perkasie Firsts" December 1, 2020: Pennridge High School Chamber Choir There are no Speaker Sessions in January or February March 2021: TBA April 6, 2021 : 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 Mr. Dave Hubbert May 2021: TBA 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. Museum Events and Openings April 25, 2020 : Perkasie West of 7th Street Walking Tour << To Be Rescheduled>> . Join us for a look at a part of Perkasie that was home to cigar factories, silk mills, camp meeting grounds,, a hotel and a mausoleum. Please meet at the museum at 1:00 PM. Suggested donation $5.00 May 16th and 17th: Cancelled June 13th and 14th and July 11, 2020 : Cancelled "Made and Played in Perkasie: Baseball and Softball " August 15, 2020: "Under the Stars Car Show: The British are Coming " August 15th, 16th and Sept 5, 2020: "Memories of Menlo Park" October 3rd and 4th 2020: Perkasie Fall Fest: "Perkasie's Sweet Treats" November 14th and 15th 2020: Trains and Trolleys December 5, 2020: Perkasie Tree Lighting : "Christmas in Perkasie" |
The Perkasie Carousel is located in Menlo Park at West Park Avenue and 3rd Street, adjacent to the Menlo Aquatic Center
Sunday, May 10, 2020 Cancelled Monday, May 25, 2020 Cancelled Sunday, June 21, 2020 Cancelled Sunday, July 5, 2020* Cancelled Sunday, August 2, 2020 Cancelled Sunday, August 23, 2020 Cancelled Sunday, September 13, 2020 Noon - 5 PM Sunday, October 4, 2020 Noon - 5 PM Saturday, December 5, 2020 Noon - 5 PM *Rain date July 12 Perkasie Historical Society Current ProjectsThe 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 More information on the The South Perkasie Covered Bridge Restoration Project Perkasie Historical Society Walking Tour
The Perkasie 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 this walking tour a reality. |
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"Historic preservation is present tense"
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