The Friends of the Riverton Free Library had another successful biennial house tour of homes in the Riverton and Palmyra communities which included an exhibit organized by the Historical Society of Riverton. On display were many local artifacts and the recent gift to the Society of Hannah Biddle’s wedding dress c1863. The exhibit was curated by Aggie Kennedy, Archive Chair, and Pat Brunker, Vice President, HSR.
History of the Welsbach Street Lighting Company
The history of Riverton’s outdoor gas lamps was presented by Jeff Cole and John McCormick.
Riverton Country Club
Victorian Day, 2007
Riverton’s second annual Victorian Day was held on Saturday, June 2, 2007, and provided the community with an opportunity to visit the HSR museum set-up for the day at 408 Main Street. Thanks go out to Pat & Richard Brunker, Bob Benarek, as well as Paul Daly, Joann DiNoia, Rob Hoag, Aggie & Bob Kennedy, John McCormick, Phyllis Rodgers, Priscilla Taylor, Elise Waters, and Gerald Weaber.
We appreciate the use of the former clinic of Dr. Alexander Marcy, Jr. as our museum for the day, offered by Dr. Anthony Cherico and family.
We especially appreciate the efforts of Phyllis Rodgers of The New Leaf, the Riverton Civic and Business Association, and the Economic Development Committee who all sponsored Riverson’s Second Annual Victorian Day.
Groups, Organizations, and Corporations of Early Riverton
A presentation by our unique and valued historian of Riverton history, Betty B. Hahle.
From Creek to Sewer
A talk and slideshow by Adam Levine, historical consultant with the Philadelphia Water Department.
Pedaling Through History
A talk, slideshow, and display of antique bicycles by Dave Gray.
Riverton’s First Victorian Day
We appreciate the efforts of Phyllis Rodgers of The New Leaf, the Riverton Civic & Business Association, and the Economic Development Committee for sponsoring our first Victorian Day.
American History in Song
Richard Roden returns to the Porch Club stage for the second part of his musical performance with songs from the American Revolution through World War I.
How American is America?
An examination of everything American by Michael Aaron Rockland, Ph.D, founder of the American Studies Department at Rutgers University.