Broomall, Pennsylvania
Historic House
The Thomas Massey House is a monument to the American dream - the home of an indentured servant who became a landowner, and like the American dream the house has endured almost 300 years. The Thomas Massey House is one of the oldest English Quaker homes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historic House
Villanova, Pennsylvania
Arboretum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Arboretum
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Art
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Art
Abington, Pennsylvania
History, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized
Briar Bush grounds feature over a mile of trails winding through a variety of natural habitats. Native plants and wild animals can be found here year round, especially at the Bird Observatory. The Museum is full of interactive exhibits, touch tables and play areas and is home to over 30 resident animals.
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Arboretum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Culture
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Broomall, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Park
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History, Specialized
Havertown, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Horsham, Pennsylvania
Historic House
Graeme Park, a 42-acre estate, is home to the Keith House, the former residence of Pennsylvania colonial Governor, Sir William Keith, as well as a reconstructed summer kitchen and 19th century barn. The site features a nature trail and picnicing facilities and offers regular house tours.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Library
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Havertown, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
Botanical Garden
The Henry Foundation boasts 50 acres of spectacular views and dazzling plantings with trails for hiking and horseback riding along Rock Creek.
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Cemetery, General, History, Historical Society
For centuries, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has been making history. From the dramatic re-shaping of Washington's Army at Valley Forge to the lesser known engagement of Lafayette at Barren Hill, this region played an important role in the nation's early history.
Collegeville-Trappe, Pennsylvania
Historic House, Historical Society
Encourage local historical research and publication of the results
Promote historical activities in the community
Encourage the preservation of historic sites.
The Society maintains two 18th century buildings that serve as foundations for its activities such as museum exhibits, library and research, and programs and events.
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
History, Historical Society
Same as under present Museum Info. Please add: The main project for the Society is the restoration and preservation of the Franklinville one-room school house. It is the last remaining one-room school house in the area open to the public.
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Culture
Devon, Pennsylvania
Arboretum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
History, Historical Society, Library
The Lansdale Historical Society operates from a two-building complex at 137-141 Jenkins Ave. One of the buildings - the Jenkins Homestead - is a Federalist style house that dates to 1770. The land was owned by the Jenkins family as far back as 1743. At one time the farmstead encompassed more than 120 acres - a tract larger than the Borough of Lansdale.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Botanical Garden, General, History, Historic House, Library
Historic Federal Style House Museum. Collection period 1800 = 1834 Philadelphia. Built 1800.
Gwynedd, Pennsylvania
History
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Broomall, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Children's, Library, Science, University
More than 13,000 labeled plants of over 2,500 types are growing in the Arboretum’s living collection. These include representatives of the temperate floras of North America, Asia, and Europe. This historic collection traces its foundation to John Morris’s interest in plants from around the world, and includes plants collected in China by E.H. Wilson at the turn of the century.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Archaeology, History, Historic House, Historical Society
The Paper Mill House and Museum originally provided housing, in the 1800's for industrial workers who worked in the mills along Darby Creek. A large addition was added circa 1820. The older section was converted to a general store, circa 1845, to provide for the needs of the workers. Darby Creek runs through the property to the east of the building.
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Specialized
The Pennsylvania Folklife Society is housed at Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA.
Worcester, Pennsylvania
History
Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Children's, History
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Haverford, Pennsylvania
University
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History, Historical Society
The Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society welcomes those interested in local history, the Roxborough Library Archives and public and monthly Society Meetings, bringing forth educators specializing in area history. For questions about history or interest in becoming a Historical Society Member, please call.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Skippack, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Oreland, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University
Wayne, Pennsylvania
General, History, Historic House, Library, Nature Centers, Park
McKaig Nature Education Center, owned and operated by Upper Merion Park and Historic Foundation and Upper Merion Township, is a 90-acre preserve with well-marked and well-maintained trails for hiking, dog walking and nature study. UMPHF also has the Old Roberts Schoolhouse, a historical one-room school house.
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
History
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Science
Saint Davids, Pennsylvania
Library
Kulpsville, Pennsylvania
History
Ambler, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Art
Worcester, Pennsylvania
Historical Society
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
History