The Historical
Society
of Frankford
and Museum
HSoF
•Monthly lectures March-June and September-December
•Museum open to public by appointment
•Library reference and research services
The Historical Society of Frankford collects, preserves and presents the history of Frankford and vicinity. The Society documents and interprets the history of the people, places, events, and traditions of this area and serves as an advocate for the preservation of the region’s historic resources. Through its collections and programs, the HSoF provides opportunities for its members, the surrounding community, and the general public to explore and appreciate the history of Frankford and its place in the world.
Events
The Historical Society of Frankford is happy to announce that we have returned to in-person lectures. Masks are optional and we have also resumed serving refreshments. Y'all come!
Note that we will continue to stream our live meetings in real time for those unable to attend in person.
Upcoming Lectures
09 DEC
Digitizing the Records of Philadelphia’s Historic Congregations
Speaker: Carol Smith
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The Digitizing the Records of Philadelphia’s Historic Congregations project demonstrates that dissension, political unrest, and social reform initiatives are not without past precedent. Vestry minutes, sacramental registers, account books, sermons and more from Philadelphia’s earliest congregations help interpret the social and political world Philadelphia’s 18th and 19th century worshippers at 17 congregations inhabited. A grant from CLIR, the Council for Library and Information Resources, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, supported this multi year project. Supplemental funds from other sources and harvesting of previously scanned materials brought in other records and today there are more than 141,000 records online.
1507 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA
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Facebook stream
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https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoricalSocietyofFrankford/
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7:30pm
Parking is available in the lot across the street thanks to Frankford Friends.
For more information on events see our Facebook page by following the link in our contact section below.