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 led by a Volunteer Board providing oversight for our sites and functions.  

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Perkasie Historical Society:  71 Years of Preserving Perkasie’s Past
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​ 1954 – 2025 Accomplishments

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​Perkasie Historical Society Christmas House Tour!  

December 12, 2026 3-8 PM 
Get into the holiday spirit by experiencing the rich architectural heritage of Perkasie. Spend an afternoon touring a variety of beautiful homes and find inspiration for your holiday celebrations. The tour is self-guided, and attendees have the option of driving to the homes or riding one of our "Special Event" buses/trolleys sponsored by Lauren Cronmiller, of the Cronmiller Team of Keller Williams Real Estate and The Perk Restaurant.

Reservations are required and will be offered online beginning by October 7, 2026.  Tour participants will be welcomed at the Perkasie Historical Society Museum and will receive a tour booklet and tour identification. We also look forward to the Pennridge High School Chamber Choir providing seasonal music.

*Please be aware, there is not a fee for ordering the e-tickets. There is a drop-down menu option allowing an optional donation to the historical society and/or to support the Zeffie platform.
​Purchase your tickets

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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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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. Dinners are $15.00.

October 6, 2026 : My Dear Général - The Extraordinary Relationship between George Washington and the
Marquis de Lafayette (the 3rd book of the " I Knew George Washington Series") presented by Jeff Finegan.
My Dear Général divulges to us the meteoric father and son relationship forged between Washington and the young and vibrant French
aristocrat who traveled from France to fight in the American Revolution
at the side ​of George Washington. The orphaned Lafayette finds fatherly qualities in the stately Virginian and the reverse is true for a childless George Washington. The camps of the Continental army and battlefields
​of the Revolutionary War are witness to the development of one of the most incredible relationships in history.

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​November 3, 2026: Smokey Bear and Rudolph Wendelin- Elizabeth Wendelin will present a talk about her father, Rudolph Wendelin and
​his iconic association with Smokey Bear that spanned 50 years.

December 1, 2026:  The Pennridge High School Concert Choir Performance
The Pennridge High School Concert Choir is an auditioned ensemble of students who perform collegiate-level repertoire throughout the school and community. With their music-making, they hope to bring artistry, musicianship, and joy to all of those who listen to or see them perform!

​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.​​​
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. ​                                    

 October 4, 2026 Noon- 4PM: Perkasie Fall Fest - "Peek of Perkasie: Business and Industry” This display will feature photographs and
​artifacts from the Cigar businesses and industry of Perkasie.​

November 14th and 15th, 2026 Noon-4PM: “Peek of Perkasie: Transportation” This display highlights how Perkasie grew as a result
​of the train and trolleys.  There will also be an operating train display.

December 5th The “Christmas in Perkasie Display” will coincide
with Perkasie Tree Lighting activities. ​There will also be an operating
​ train display.

In-Person Walking Tours

PERKASIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN-PERSON GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Perkasie Historical Society Guides will lead the tours.  
​Suggested donation: $5.00 per person

All tours meet at the Perkasie Historical Society Museum

Saturday, October 24, 2026  1:30 PM:  “Early Perkasie History”
​This tour will visit the early Perkasie sites including the first house, and Stout Family Cemetery. Guides will share how the area grew as a result of transportation, cigar, clothing, and baseball industries.​
Purchase your ticket: 

​Saturday, October 24, 2026 6:30 PM: “Unusual Occurrences Along the Railroad” Evening
​Lantern Light Tour. The tour will visit locations of notable events that occurred in the area of the railroad tracks in Perkasie.
Purchase your ticket

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Perkasie Carousel

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

  2026 Carousel

​ Schedule

Look for and share our pocket schedules and posters!

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Perkasie Historical Society

​ Current Projects 

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.​

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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 
September 2026 :  The kickoff of the project has begun. 

For those interested in following the restoration of the 1832 South Perkasie covered bridge, information can be found on the Perkasie Borough website:  Covered Bridge Rehabilitation Project
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Previous Status of the Covered Bridge Updates 

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Click to view our:


​2026 Fall Newsletter

​​"Historic preservation is present tense"

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Come Visit!