Boyertown Area Historical Society

Boyertown Area Historical Society Library is open Wednesday 9 until noon
Museum is open Saturday 10 until 2 pm

The Boyertown Area Historical Society foresees a world where everyone appreciates the past, relates it to the present, and uses that appreciation to work together to create a better future. To this end, the Society foresees an inviting and secure facility that houses a dynamic and engaging museum coupled with a state of the art historical research library. Our attractive and alluring museum will p

rovide the backdrop for regular educational and social opportunities for Members, students and guests thus ensuring that our past will ever remain a treasured part of the area’s future.

Get ready for a day of family fun, history, and horsepower at Tractors in the Park! https://www.facebook.com/events/1080...
08/30/2026

Get ready for a day of family fun, history, and horsepower at Tractors in the Park!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1080498241090431

Join the Boyertown Area Historical Society and Just Farm Kids on Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Boyertown Community Park.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy, including:
🚜 Over 100 tractors on display
🐐 Petting zoo
🐄 15-foot cow photo opportunity
🥧 Pie eating contest
🛍️ Local vendors
🚜 Pedal tractor contest
👵 George Washington & Betsy Ross look-alike contest
🕵️ Mystery Walk
🫧 Mini Bubble Parade
✨ And so much more!

Boyertown Community Park
417 Madison Street, Boyertown, PA

🌧️ Rain Date: September 13

Bring the whole family and celebrate agriculture, local history, and community with a full day of fun for all ages!

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 610-367-5255.

Looking for something fun and educational to do? Visit one of the Boyertown Area Historical Society’s museums and discov...
08/29/2026

Looking for something fun and educational to do? Visit one of the Boyertown Area Historical Society’s museums and discover the people, places, and stories that helped shape our community.

📅 Open Saturdays | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

🎟️ Admission:
• FREE for Historical Society members
• $5 for non-members
• FREE for school-aged children

Whether you're visiting for the first time or coming back to discover something new, there's always more history to uncover!

Our September 2 Program Meeting, at 7:00 at the society will be presented by a “Hexologist”. Boyertown’s own, Hunter M....
08/28/2026

Our September 2 Program Meeting, at 7:00 at the society will be presented by a “Hexologist”.

Boyertown’s own, Hunter M. Yoder is the operator of The Hex Factory in town. He approaches Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs (also called barn stars or hexafoos) with a deep emphasis on their symbolic, magical, and spiritual dimensions. Rooted in his Berks County ancestry and Pennsylvania German (Deitsch) heritage, Yoder views hex signs not merely as decorative folk art but as “Painted Prayers” (a term he draws from figures like Lee Gandee), charged with intent, functioning as visual prayers, wish symbols, magic marks, or “Heiden Hexology”—a revivalist practice tied to pre-Christian Germanic traditions.

Please join us and learn about this amazing PA Dutch tradition. Hunter will be bringing along many of his beautiful hex signs and will be able to explain the meaning of them. He will have some of his books available for purchase at the meeting.

Meeting is free to members and $5 for non-members.

https://boyertownhistory.org/event/sept-program-hunter-yoder/

A few throwback photos from last year! Will we see you there this year?https://www.facebook.com/events/1080498241090431J...
08/28/2026

A few throwback photos from last year! Will we see you there this year?

https://www.facebook.com/events/1080498241090431

Join the Boyertown Area Historical Society and Just Farm Kids on Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Boyertown Community Park.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy, including:
🚜 Over 100 tractors on display
🐐 Petting zoo
🐄 15-foot cow photo opportunity
🥧 Pie eating contest
🛍️ Local vendors
🚜 Pedal tractor contest
👵 George Washington & Betsy Ross look-alike contest
🕵️ Mystery Walk
🫧 Mini Bubble Parade
✨ And so much more!

Boyertown Community Park
417 Madison Street, Boyertown, PA

🌧️ Rain Date: September 13

Bring the whole family and celebrate agriculture, local history, and community with a full day of fun for all ages!

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 610-367-5255.

Last chance to see the bells!!As part of the Boyertown Area Historical Society's Freedom Fest celebrating America's 250t...
08/26/2026

Last chance to see the bells!!

As part of the Boyertown Area Historical Society's Freedom Fest celebrating America's 250th anniversary, we're excited to introduce the Bells of Boyertown Art Trail!

Explore our town in a whole new way! This is your official guide to the Bells of Boyertown Art Trail locations. Our local businesses have poured so much creativity into designing their own unique bells, and they can't wait to show them off.

Grab the list, round up the family, and discover these one-of-a-kind works of art throughout downtown Boyertown. Each bell is uniquely designed by local artists and businesses, making every stop along the trail a fun new experience.

The bells will be on display through August 31st, giving you plenty of time to visit them all while supporting local businesses and exploring everything Boyertown has to offer.

Check out the photo to see all of the participating businesses and start planning your art trail adventure today!

Turning the Times Back Tuesday, August 26, 1976. Remember checking the newspaper for your homeroom?
08/25/2026

Turning the Times Back Tuesday, August 26, 1976.
Remember checking the newspaper for your homeroom?

When you become a member, you're doing more than preserving history—you’re investing in the future of our community.For ...
08/24/2026

When you become a member, you're doing more than preserving history—you’re investing in the future of our community.

For more than 50 years, the Boyertown Area Historical Society has worked to protect the stories, artifacts, and landmarks that make Boyertown so special. Your membership helps us continue that mission through educational programs, museum exhibits, community events, and the preservation of our local heritage.

Membership options include:
• Individual – $25–$35
• Family/Household – $45–$55
• Business – $50–$60
• Individual Lifetime Membership – $500–$510 (one-time payment)

Not ready to become a member? You can still support the Historical Society by making a donation, visiting the 1776 Museum or Bahr's Mill, or purchasing locally made Bahr's Mill Honey.

Every membership and every donation helps us preserve Boyertown's past while inspiring future generations.

🔗 Learn more and become a member today: https://boyertownhistory.org/membership/

Dig into your past while supporting your community.

Looking for something fun and educational to do? Explore the rich history of Boyertown by visiting the Boyertown Area Hi...
08/22/2026

Looking for something fun and educational to do? Explore the rich history of Boyertown by visiting the Boyertown Area Historical Society's museum at 43 S. Chestnut Street, Boyertown, PA 19512!

🕙 Open Saturdays | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Admission:
• FREE for Historical Society members
• $5 for non-members
• FREE for school-aged children

Whether you're discovering Boyertown's fascinating past for the first time or returning to learn something new, our museums offer a unique glimpse into the people, places, and stories that shaped our community.

Plan your visit today—we can't wait to welcome you!

🛞 A Trade Passed Down Through Seven GenerationsSome of the most fascinating pieces of history tell the story of a family...
08/21/2026

🛞 A Trade Passed Down Through Seven Generations

Some of the most fascinating pieces of history tell the story of a family, a craft, and a community—and this wheelwright display is a wonderful example.

The display, featuring the work and history of Rodney Kulp, represents the Kulp/Kolb Wheelwright Shop, which operated in New Hanover Township at Church and Little Roads from 1738–1931.

For nearly 200 years, this family business carried on the skilled trade of wheelmaking, spanning an incredible seven generations of wheelwrights. 🔨🛞

Take a closer look at this remarkable display and imagine the skill, craftsmanship, and dedication that went into creating the wheels and wooden components that helped keep a community moving.

📍 Come see this piece of local history at the Boyertown Area Historical Society Museum!

Museum Hours: Most Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 43 S. Chestnut Street, Boyertown, PA 19512

🎟️ Admission:
• FREE for Historical Society members
• $5 for non-members
• FREE for school-aged children

Come explore the stories, trades, and families that helped shape our region! ❤️

Get ready for a day of family fun, history, and horsepower at Tractors in the Park! Join the Boyertown Area Historical S...
08/20/2026

Get ready for a day of family fun, history, and horsepower at Tractors in the Park!

Join the Boyertown Area Historical Society and Just Farm Kids on Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Boyertown Community Park.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy, including:
🚜 Over 100 tractors on display
🐐 Petting zoo
🐄 15-foot cow photo opportunity
🥧 Pie eating contest
🛍️ Local vendors
🚜 Pedal tractor contest
👵 George Washington & Betsy Ross look-alike contest
🕵️ Mystery Walk
🫧 Mini Bubble Parade
✨ And so much more!

Boyertown Community Park
417 Madison Street, Boyertown, PA

🌧️ Rain Date: September 13

Bring the whole family and celebrate agriculture, local history, and community with a full day of fun for all ages!

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 610-367-5255.

Address

43 S Chestnut Street
Boyertown, PA
19512

Opening Hours

12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(610) 367-5255

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