Horsham History, Historic Preservation

Horsham Preservation and Historical Association - the Future of Horsham's Past

Left: The historic Penrose-Strawbridge House as it stands today. The exterior has been restored by C D Kaller, Inc. A portion of the house is believed to date from 1721. The three story portion was built in 1810 with additions in 1835 and 1858.

HORSHAM HISTORY

Welcome to HorshamHistory.org!

The Horsham Preservation & Historical Association (HPHA) is dedicated to identifying, studying, preserving and protecting the historical heritage, buildings and artifacts of the area.

We are a 501(C)3 non-profit corporation that has been helping Horsham's history for over ten years.

OUR WISH LIST:

- A modern tractor with mower, backhoe and bucket

- A riding mower and two rotary mowers

-150 feet of underground electrical cable to electrify the barn

- 20 squares of cedar shake shingles for the carriage shed roof

- hand tools, shovels, rakes and pruners

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 6^th - Horsham Day
Thank you. A good day with warm, dry weather and good crowds. We displayed historic maps of the area in the mid-nineteenth century and other historic Horsham items from our museum.

August 8^th or 15^th Saturday or Sunday -
Fifth Annual HPHA Barbecue and Corn Boil
Free for HPHA members and families. This will be held at the Penrose-Strawbridge House, and could be open to the community at a charge to cover costs. The sweet corn should be at its best. This is an old fashioned picnic held on the 103 acre park site. Ribs, hot dogs and sausage will be on the grill.

October 19th through November - Horsham Art Show at the Horsham Library. Local artists will show their work at the library for your enjoyment and purchase. Contact George Krieman through HPHA.

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