WELCOME FALL !

The leaves are rustling and the smell of autumn is in the air. While enjoying the Fall season, make sure you take the time to stop by The Historical Society of Bensalem Township and:

  • See our State of The Art Learning Center
  • Be amazed by the amount of historical Bensalem Township information and artifacts we have available for your study and research needs.
    • Start or continue your genealogy studies by using our extensive files.
    • Look up old property deeds.
    • Find out where historic locations are within Bensalem.
  • Find out how you can get involved with preserving the wonderful history of Bensalem by joining the Historical Society.

It's all waiting for you here!

The Historical Society of Bensalem Township was founded and incorporated in 1977 as a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. One of the first objectives of the Society was to publish a written history which was accomplished with the 1984 release of the book "Traveling Through Bensalem 1692-1984". A follow-up second book, "Bensalem II", was a pictorial edition which was released in 2000. We are currently working on a third book which will be a companion to our first book. The new book will take you from 1984 to the present. This book is very near completion and more info about it will be posted soon! Stay tuned...

Over the years the Society has been involved in many events in the Bensalem area. Our biggest event is the annual Civil War Reenactment in The Neshaminy State Park every April which the Society has sponsored for the past 18 years. We also participate in the Bensalem Pride Day festivities and have been instrumental in the preservation of the Johnson-Williamson Cemetery. In conjunction with the Bensalem High School History teachers and the Betty Diamond Fund, the Society also presents a History Award to a deserving Bensalem High Senior. We also are involved with the presentation of the Logan Award, too.

The Society has acquired 26 wedding gowns, dating from 1890 through 2004, which are part of a program that we can put on for any club, school or organization. We also have 7 different multimedia presentations available, too. CONTACT US for more information on these programs.

We have also acquired old cemetery records, 58 land deeds, various maps, local genealogies, photographs & slides of local people, Bensalem High Yearbooks, dinnerware from the Trappe Hotel, various books & ledgers, Growden Mansion history, and postcards.

We are always looking for photographs and other Bensalem related memories to add to our collections, CONTACT US if you have items to donate.

We also have various items for sale including the 2 aforementioned books, plus other interesting items. Following is a list and price of these items:

  • Book I " Traveling Through Bensalem 1692-1984" first written history of the Township $20.00
  • Book II "Bensalem II" a pictorial history done in 2000 $20.00
  • Afghan of Bensalem Twp. comes in navy, cranberry or forest green $40.00
  • Bicentennial Cookbook reprinted $5.00
  • Notepaper with 2 of each of the 5 different scenes in Bensalem w/ envelopes $3.50
  • Souvenir spoon with picture of Growden Mansion "Trevose" $6.00
  • Postcards of Bensalem places 8 different scenes 20¢ each

These can be purchased directly from the Society or at the Bucks County Visitors Center. CONTACT US for more information on these items.

We are open Wednesdays from 9AM-12PM and, starting in October, Saturdays from 10AM-12PM; other hours by appointment only.

Membership is open to everyone. A single membership is $10.00/year, family membership is $15.00/year, and a business membership is $25.00/year. General meetings are held the 1st Thursday of each month, except for July & August.

History Lives in Bensalem Township And We Would Like You To Meet It! ™

 

 
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