Left: The historic Penrose-Strawbridge House as it stood in 2006. The exterior is currently being restored by CD Kaller, Inc. A portion of the house is believed to date from 1721.  The three story portion was finished in 1810.

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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 ten years.

OUR WISH LIST:

 - A backhoe/tractor with mower

 - 25 tons of gravel for the driveway

 - A riding mower and a rotary mower

 -150 feet of underground electrical
cable 
to electrify the barn.

- five yards of concrete to pave the garage floor

- 20 squares of cedar shake for the carriage shed

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Postponed- Filming the movie REMORSE. A new cast has been signed for the movie, but funding is needed.

October 19- A presentation by Jeff Marshall on historic barns in Bucks and Montgomery counties.  This will be held at the Graeme Park Visitor's Center at 1:00 PM.  No charge for attendance and refreshments will be served afterwards.

October 28th to the 30th - Famous artist Stan Sperlak will have a workshop in the Penrose-Strawbridge house.  This workshop is already sold out. 

December 6-  An Open House and covered dish supper for members and their guests at an historic home in the Horsham area. 

January 23, 24 and 25 - The Horsham Historic Homeowner's Expo.  Held at the Horsham Township Community Center.  A home show with contractors, craftsmen and suppliers with information on both historic and new homes. Home repairs, renovations and how to  conserve energy by going green.

 

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