Thursday, September 1, 2011

Upcoming Historical Society Events!

See below for info about upcoming Historical Society of Frankford events!!

 Preserving and Presenting the History of Northeast Philadelphia since 1905
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FRANKFORD
THE CENTER FOR NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA HISTORY
 1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 
http://www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org/   215-743-6030

FALL PROGRAM MEETINGS - PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Tuesday, 13 September 2011  7:30pm
HISTORY OF FRANKFORD 
From William Penn to the 20th Century
 View vintage video of former Society Curator, Howard Barnes, as you are guided through three centuries of Frankford History as highlighted in the Society’s extensive and diverse Library and Museum Collections.

Tuesday, 11 October 2011  7:30pm
COLONIAL CIDER BREWING 
Frankford’s Revolutionary Cider
Jonathan Gradman, Brewmaster
The cider brewed in Colonial America - and today at Frankford’s Revolutionary Cider - was the most widely consumed beverage with meals in America.  Meet with the brew master and learn of the history and brewing of this historic alcoholic libation.

Tuesday, 08 November 2011  7:30pm
HORACE W. CASTOR 
The Frankford Architect with the White Boutonnière
Richard Brent Castor
 Learn of the life and accomplishments of Horace W. Castor, a Frankford-born, world-renowned architect as presented by his great, great grandson.  Twelve generations of the Castor family just celebrated 275 years in America.

Tuesday, 13 December 2011  6:30pm (note earlier time) 
WINTER HOLIDAY SOCIAL
Bring your holiday members and light fare or sweets to share
 Join Society members, staff, and volunteers in this annual Holiday Social. Please bring light refreshments or desserts to share.  You may also bring your special holiday items or Frankford holiday memories to share.  A seasonal program will begin at 7:30pm. 

The monthly program meetings (open to the public) of the Historical Society of Frankford   are held in its Museum and Library, built in 1930. Enjoy the Society's exhibitions as you learn something new each month.  Following each program, light refreshments are served so participants and presenters can refresh and exchange ideas on the topic.