Visitors can also enjoy these local treasures during open houses, special events and by prior appointment.The map below shows the three major components of the Darby Creek Trail within Haverford Township's Darby Creek Valley Park greenway.

In these historic sites, we have created award-winning educational programs staffed by Society volunteers.

The Historical Society saved, moved, rebuilt and furnished the Lawrence Cabin (between 16), now located on Karakung Drive in Powder Mill Valley Park, and entered into a formal agreement with Haverford Township to also occupy, furnish, look after and run public programs at Nitre Hall (ca. With the specific function of preserving documents, artifacts and information of historic value pertaining to Haverford Township, the Society has played a critical role in preserving our local history. The Haverford Township Historical Society was formed in 1939 to promote and sustain interest in the history of our community. The Open House dates for 2023 are June 4 (along with Lawrence Cabin during the Haverford Heritage Festival), June 25, July 30, August 27 and September 24. Sundays are car-free days on Karakung Drive through historic Powder Mill Valley, so please walk, jog or cycle in from Manoa Road or the Beechwood bridge. 1810 home of gunpowder master William Rogers, will be open for FREE guided tours between 10am and 1pm on the last Sunday of each month through the summer and early fall. Nitre Hall Open Houses: Nitre Hall, the ca.WHERE: Nitre Hall, 1682 Karakung Drive, Havertown, PA 19083īeer, Music, Food and Autumn! More info click the link

The mission of the Haverford Township Historical Society is to protect, preserve and promote the history of our community and to sustain its cultural heritage for future generations through educational programs, accessible archives and site preservation.

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