Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society

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Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society strives to preserve and promote local history, art Admission is free but by appointment only.

We are caretakers of local history, art, and culture

We are a 100% volunteer-run, non-profit organization -- our board, officers, archivists, and webmaster donate their time, energy, and skills to the RMWHS. They and our loyal members provide and participate in programs and activities, including: community event participation; family and property research assistance; local preservation projects; and more.

We welcome all individuals who love our neighborhoods and are looking to take an active role in collecting, preserving, documenting and promoting our area's rich history, art and culture. Our RMWHS Archive is located within the Roxborough branch of the Philadelphia Free Library. The Archive contains a great many items, including: photos, slides, negatives; maps, books, newspapers; art, local brewery bottles, vinyl recordings; school year books and class photos; genealogies, scrapbooks, deeds; church and cemetery records; pamphlets, flyers, posters; manuscripts and more.

09/11/2026

Everyone is invited to the 9/11 activities in Gorgas Park starting at 5:30 p.m. today with Noah the Bald Eagle. For the full schedule, visit www.rmwhs.org

07/03/2026

The 21st Ward 4th of July Association has a NEW website with event details, parade history, historic photos and movies, and more!

The 21st Ward 4th of July Association sponsors one of the oldest 4th of July Parades in the country. The 4th of July Parade of Sunday Schools & Churches was founded in 1831 by Samuel Lawson and has continued for nearly 200 years.

01/03/2026

Signatures needed before noon on Monday, Jan 5th. Please help us preserve our right to preserve historic properties in our neighborhoods. All the details are on www.rmwhs.org/sign

12/31/2025

Help preserve local historic properties by adding your name to our letter. We need as many residents to sign before the mid-January deadline. All details are on rmwhs.org/sign

Sign the form. Tell your neighbors. Spread the word!

12/13/2025

Help us make the 21st Ward aware! Historic preservation efforts are at risk. Sign the form. Tell your neighbors. Spread the word!
rmwhs.org/sign

12/12/2025

Please help oppose newly proposed city legislation designed to weaken preservation efforts in our neighborhoods and favor developers.
www.rmwhs.org/sign And spread the word!

Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society: We are caretakers of local history, art and culture. Read our Mission Statement.

Address

6245 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19128

Website

http://rmwhs.org/

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