Elverson Historical Commission

01/19/2016

Enjoy this blog post written by an Elverson resident:

Sprouting from our discussion of the intertwined past of the Muhlenberg Family, we occasionally stumble across references to the Muhlenberg family in nationwide publications. Our friend Donna recen…

05/05/2015

The Elverson Historical Commission is sponsoring a one-act play on Wednesday, May 13, at 7 pm at Hopewell Manor on Main Street in Elverson Borough. “From Out the Fiery Furnace” traces the life of a woman named Ruth who came to Hopewell V

12/16/2014

We have published a new page on the Elverson Borough website: the Elverson Borough Cane. We are holding another Cane ceremony on January 11th to honor Bob Cook as the oldest long-time resident of Elverson. Thank you to Jody Phillips for initiating this tradition!

The tradition of the Boston Post Cane was established by the Boston Post Newspaper in 1909 to honor the oldest resident in each of 431 New England towns. The cane belonged to the town, not the person who received it, and was to be transferred to the next oldest resident when the original recipient m…

12/16/2014

NOTICE! Do you love local history? Consider Volunteering on the Elverson Historical Commission. We’re looking for volunteers to help serve the community. We help with the preservation and dissemination of the Borough’s rich history. The Commission has been involved in hosting guest speakers for the community; organizing historical events for Elverson Day; and in 2011 established Elverson’s Historical Plaque program. Inquiries can be directed to Chris Cameron at [email protected] or at 610-901-3058.

07/11/2014

Elverson's Newsletter came out yesterday. New events this month are the three Movie Nights on the Lawn and Vacation Bible School at Community Evangelical Free Church.

01/28/2014

Another great Reading History post on the Muhlenberg Greene Architects' blog: Retail on Penn Street!

» Revisiting Reading’s Architectural Past: Retail on Penn Street |

10/14/2013

If you missed the presentation by Bob Patry in September, you can view it on YouTube! Please check the Elverson Borough Website for future presentations, at www.elversonboro.org

Elverson's Role In The American Iron Industry Presentation Springfield Room, Hopewell Manor, Main Street, Elverson, Pa September 18, 2013, 7 p.m. Local autho...