Quakertown Historical Society
Location:
26 North Main Street, Quakertown, PA 18951
in Bucks CountyMailing Address:
26 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 846, Quakertown, PA 18951Additional Locations:
- Upper Bucks Visitor Center with exhibits21 North Main Street, Quakertown, PA
- Liberty Hall1237 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951
Website:
www.quakertownhistoricalsociety.orgEmail:
QuakertownHistoricalSociety@gmail.comPhone:
267-227-3864Hours:
Visitor Center Museum is open 9:00 a.m -2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, at 21 N. Main St. Quakertown, PA 18951
The Burgess Foulke House (26 N. Main Street) and Liberty Hall (1237 W. Broad Street) are available for tours by appointment.Costs:
Free membership and toursADA Accessible:
Visitor Center exhibits are ADA accessible. Historic houses are not ADA accessible.Public Restroom:
YesCategories:
ADA Accessible, Free, Historic Houses, Kid Friendly, Museums, Tours
Description:
The Quakertown Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals from the community. The organization is led by a volunteer Board of Directors who chair multiple committees that work to preserve the Borough’s rich heritage.
Visitors can see town history exhibits in the Upper Bucks Visitor Center at the Marketplace Barn on Monday through Friday from 9:00-2:00. Be sure to check out the “Clothing from the Past” exhibit, miniature circus, and Nicholas Car while you’re there. Or take a self-guided walking tour of historic uptown. Historical Society volunteers also offer tours of the Burgess Foulke House, located right across the street from the Visitor Center, and Liberty Hall, a hiding place for the Liberty Bell as it made its way to Allentown for safekeeping during the American Revolution. The Hall also serves as a research center for those seeking information on town history. Tours of the Burgess Foulke House and Liberty Hall are by appointment only.
Researchers have access to a trove of historical documents including scrapbooks, records of town business, industry, and community events, school yearbooks, a performing arts archive collection, and family files to aid genealogists.
The Society hosts school field trips, programs, and tours throughout the year. Community members and sponsors can also enjoy the annual Dinner on the Titanic event to raise funds for preservation and education efforts. Held in April, guests enjoy a seven-course, 1st class dinner with string quartet, guest speaker, and photos. Period dress is encouraged!