Spring-Ford Area Historical Society
Programs & Events for 2008

Membership Meetings & Special Events

Free & Open to the Public

Meetings start at 7:30pm
and are held at the
Royersford VFW
730 S 4th Ave
Royersford, PA

Date
Program
Wednesday,
February 13th
Special e-Bay Slide Program

This program features photos and prices of local memorabilia that has sold on the popular auction site, e-Bay. The information was catalogued by Bill Brunner over the past four years.  Refreshments follow the program.  At the Royersford VFW.

Fri - Sun,
April
18th - 20th
Art Show at the Museum Gallery

Art students of Marilyn Bush from local schools; elementary through high school.  Will be exhibiting their works.  Twenty young artists will be participating.  The program will run from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon - call the museum for specific hours.

Saturday,
May 3rd

Annual Mayfair Event

This Ever Popular Event will include a Bake Table, Mothers Day / Spring Flower & Plant Sale.  An exclusive Quilting Exhibit will be in the gallery.  Bill Brunner will be on hand for the grand opening of the J.M. Lewin Cobbler Shop.  Refreshments & Musical Entertainment by the “Rockin Rotarians” and Magical Sight and Sound will round out the day.  It will be held at the museum grounds (526 Main Street, Royersford) Rain or Shine. Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM The museum will also be open.

Wednesday,
May 14th

Show and Tell

You are invited to bring your little bit of history or a curio to display and discuss with all.  This program is one of our more popular that features true relics and oddities from years gone by.  Note meeting location: Royersford United Church of Christ, 367 Washington Street at 7:30 PM.

Wednesday,
September 10th
One Room School Houses

Chester County Historical Society speaker, Carol Grigson, will discuss local One Room School Houses and their history. This program will be held at the Royersford VFW beginning at 7:30 PM.

Saturday,
September 13th

Fall Yard Sale Festival

Annual Festival featuring our YARD SALE, bake table, refreshments and entertainment. Museum is open during event hours. This event is held on the grounds of the Museum at 526 Main St. Royersford Saturday 9AM to 3PM - Early Birds welcome!

Saturday,
October 4th

Anniversary Banquet Luncheon - 6 PM

24rd Anniversary Banquet scheduled by the SFAHS. Guest speaker will be David Valuska appearing as Baron von Steuben in a living history portrayal. Tickets information to be announced by July 1st. Limited number of 75 available!  This dinner (6 P.M.) program will be held at the Sly Fox on Lewis Road in Royersford

Wednesday,
November 12th

THE SUNNYBROOK BALLROOM

As one of the last major ballrooms located in this great nation, the Sunnybrook Ballroom is a historical and intricate part of Pennsylvania’s past.   Thomas Sephakis, author of The Sunnybrook Ballroom, will do a special presentation on the subject for this program. 

Thomas Sephakis is a local businessman and author who serves as the chairman for the SunnyBrook Foundation.  Having penned several works of fiction and a few screenplays, he works today with the foundation to help preserve and renovate the Sunnybrook Ballroom.   This program will be held at the Royersford VFW beginning at 7:30 PM.

Sunday,
December 7th

Christmas Open House

This Annual Event is held at the Museum located at 526 Main Street in Royersford.  Free, Light Refreshments to be served.  Our 2008 Theme will be "Under the Tree" - toys from the 1930's - 1950's.  You are invited to loan your vintage toys and trains!  A special display of a working train set-up will be featured.  Museum tours are available during this time. Sunday 12 Noon to 5 PM.