Haverford Township Historical Society

10/17/2026

Thanks to everyone who braved the weather last night for Oktoberfest. It was a great night. Thanks to our volunteers, the band Basement Apes, and all the businesses and individuals who donated items for the raffle and silent auction. We couldn't have done it without you all. (If anyone is missing a black water bottle, please pm us)

10/03/2026

Come see us at Haverford Township Day!

09/24/2026

UPDATE! Because of inclement weather:

Last open house of the summer will be NEXT Sunday! Come to Nitre Hall on Karakung Drive, 10-1 on October 4. (Karakung is closed to vehicles on Sundays) Come see your township museum and special America250 exhibits!

08/26/2026

Nitre Hall, the circa-1810 home of gunpowder master William Rogers, will be open for free guided tours from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month through the summer and early fall. Visitors can learn more about this historic site and its role in Haverford Township’s Powder Mill Valley while touring the historic home.

Upcoming Nitre Hall Open Houses will take place on Sunday, August 30, and Sunday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays are car-free days on Karakung Drive through historic Powder Mill Valley, so visitors are encouraged to walk, jog, or cycle to Nitre Hall from Manoa Road or the Beechwood Bridge.

Click Here to Learn More:
https://haverfordhistoricalsociety.org/nitre_hall/

07/05/2026

06/05/2026

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05/27/2026

Our festival depends on volunteers. Please help us make it a fantastic festival!

See all of our Golden Opportunities in one place, where you can be down to volunteer with us.

05/13/2026

Less than a month away from the Heritage Festival! Glen Macnow, longtime WIP sports talk host and Havertown resident, hopes you’ll join us in celebrating our local heritage and America’s 250th birthday. There will be food, local vendors, live music, historical actors and activities and, of course, b**r from Conshohocken Brewing Co.

Sunday, June 7 from 11-4, right here along Karakung Drive. See you there!

05/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who donated to Delco Gives! We appreciate your support!

05/07/2026

Delco Gives ends tonight at 7 pm! Donate now to support HTHS!

The Haverford Township Historical Society was formed in 1939 to promote and sustain interest in the history of our community. With the specific function of preserving documents, artifacts and information of historic value pertaining to Haverford Township, the Society has...