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 Events

10
NOV

Allen McLane at The Rocks

Host: Robert Fanelli,

Revolutionary War Historian

A tale of the Revolution widely known in the past but less so today, early on the morning of June 8, 1778, Captain Allen McLane and company rode into a British ambush at the upper end of Frankford. Knowing the countryside well and “preferring death to being a prisoner”, the patriot officer made a daring attempt to escape the trap. Fanelli will recount the skirmish, relate its implications in the Revolution, and locate the event in the present day Frankford landscape.

Mr. Fanelli is the Secretary of the Washington Crossing American Revolution Round Table, a Trustee of the Swan Historical Foundation, which owns an outstanding collection of Revolutionary era artifacts displayed at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, NJ, and a contributor to the Journal of the American Revolution. His Revolutionary war biography, Lydia’s Tale: The Mystery of Lydia Darragh, Irish Quaker, Patriot Spy, will be available for purchase and signature.

Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the presentation begins at 7:30. It will also stream live on the HSF Facebook page. The event is free and open to the public. Free, off street parking will be available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be available. See you there!