Saturday Hours - Historical Society Phoenixville

[PHOENIXVILLE, PA, March 26, 2018] The Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area has announced they will be open the first Saturday of each month in 2018 from 12 P.M. to 2 P.M., starting in April. Visitors will be able to access the archives and the museum in order to conduct research, learn about the history of Phoenixville, and view exhibits on display.

“We are excited to be able to open our doors to the public on First Saturdays,” said Anni Weden, president of the Society. “This allows additional time each month for our visitors to take in the rich history of our town, to learn more about their heritage, and enjoy our special exhibits throughout the year.”

The current exhibit featured in the museum, entitled “The Greater Good: A History of Community Organizations Giving Back in Phoenixville,” runs until the end of June. It was created in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation and highlights some of the different charitable organizations that show our town has heart.

For more information about the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area, please visit www.hspa-pa.org. The Society is located at 204 Church Street in Phoenixville, and they are open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., the first Friday of each month from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M., the first Saturday of each month from 12 P.M. to 2 P.M., and the first Sunday of each month from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M.

ABOUT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE PHOENIXVILLE AREA

The mission of the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area is to identify, collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate materials and information pertaining to Phoenixville area history in order to assist and educate the public in understanding and appreciating their Phoenixville area heritage and how it relates to their lives. The Society was organized in 1977 by a Bicentennial planning group, and is currently located 204 Church Street, Phoenixville. Information about local genealogy; photos of buildings, homes, and the townspeople throughout history; old newspapers on microfilm; yearbooks; historical artifacts; and many pieces of Etruscan Majolica that were made in Phoenixville in the late 1800s by Griffen, Smith & Hill, among many other treasures, can be found at the Society. The Society is a non-profit corporation that relies on donations and volunteers to continue their work. For more information about donating or volunteer opportunities, please contact them at 610-935-7646 or via email at hspa@verizon.net.