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1876 Centennial Exhibition - No Small Feat

Recent donation to RMWHS inspires a look at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition -- a colossal undertaking even by present day standards.

Sylvia Myers Receives Citation from the Commonwealth of PA

For her decades of service to the community, Sylvia Myers was presented with a citation from PA House of Reps.

You Rocked Our World!

Since our website launched in December 2019, we've had thousands of visitors from more cities, states, and countries than we ever...

2022 Independence Day Parade

The Independence Day Parade of Churches is an annual tradition started in 1831 by Samuel Lawson. This year, nearly 20 members of the...

Memorial Day 2022: Remembering the Words of John A. Logan

A history of Memorial Day and the words of General John A. Logan

Thanks to everyone who visited RMWHS at Roxtoberfest 2021!

RMWHS participated in the 2021 Roxtoberfest event sponsored by Roxborough Development Corp

Hurricane Ida vs The Great Freshet of 1869

The wake of Hurricane Ida still could not beat the Great Freshet of 1869 in death, destruction, and flooding.

Maps -- A Snapshot of History

If a photo can say 1,000 words -- how many can a map say? Perhaps not as many as a photo? Perhaps a great deal more?

Happy 4th of July

In 1831, Samuel Lawson, a Sunday School teacher, held an Independence Day parade that became a local tradition that continues today.

Memorial Day 2021 at Leverington Cemetery

This photo tribute can be downloaded/printed

Step back in time: 1304 Steps to 1880s

Today, more than a dozen stairways adorn the areas of steep terrain within Roxborough, Manayunk, and Wissahickon.

Remembering Harry A. Olson

RMWHS member and historical activist Harry A. Olson passed away at the age of 96. His contribution to area history is remembered.

Capture, Preserve, & Restore -- Oh My!

A few extra minutes spent during the digitization process of RMWHS images reveals what was nearly lost.

RDC Celebrates Local History with a Visit to RMWHS

"What many might not realize is that Roxborough is a neighborhood with a deep, colonial history...