12/30/2024
Hello Friends of Wissahickon Valley Historical Society and Happy New Year!
There is still time to receive your 2024 tax deduction for your contribution to help the historical society’s Franklinville School. Donations of any size are appreciated!
You can go online to https://www.wvalleyhs.org/donate/donate or mail a check, made out to “WVHS,” to P.O. Box 96, Ambler, PA 19002.
Thank you immensely if you have already contributed!
It is urgent that WVHS raise funds for the one-room 1858 Franklinville School. The structure’s stucco allows water to seep into the walls, and the remedy is exterior painting and waterproofing. Our goal is to raise $10,000. So far, in excess of $2,000 has been raised so far!
In past years, WVHS has added a new roof, repaired the front porch, updated the electricity, and improved the drainage system. Owned by the WVHS, the school is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and considered one of the historic gems of Whitpain Township. The interior depicts a 19th century classroom, shown below. The school, located on Morris Road in Blue Bell is a destination for community meetings, open house events, and school children learning about education in the “good old days.”
WVHS certainly appreciates your help with maintaining our neighborhood’s important historic landmark!
