Traveling from the east along Route 73, look to your left as you enter Skippack. You will see the Indenhofen farmhouse, a stone structure that dates back to... read more
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The Good Old Days
There will be a special presentation by our own Charlie Miller titled "The Good Old Days" on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the Skippack Township Building in Skippack Township, Pennsylvania. The presentation starts at 7:30 pm and will include great memorabilia on display from the good old days.
We will be meeting in the Community Room on the lower level at the Skippack Township Building located on Heckler Road near the Skippack Elementary School. The Community Room is assessable from the rear of the Township Building.
Light refreshments will be served. This is a free presentation and all are welcome.
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How Old is Your House? with Jeff Marshall
Jeff Marshall of the Heritage Conservancy will be with us on Thursday, October 22, 2009 for another great presentation. Presentation starts at 7:30 pm at the Historic Indenhofen Farmhouse in Skippack [map].
After Jeff's slide presentation he will guide us on a brief tour of the 1700s Indenhofen Farmhouse where he can demonstrate specific characteristics discussed and answer any questions.
Come learn more about historic houses.
Jeff Marshall is the Vice President of Resource Protection at the Heritage Conservancy. Jeff is a planner and historic preservationist with over 25 years of combined experience in land protection and historic preservation. He is actively involved in administering the conservation easement and facade easement programs with expertise in the employment of protection strategies for significant resources. He gives public education programs and acts as a preservation advocate throughout the community. Numerous articles have been published on his endeavors in the preservation field. He has authored the book, "The Barns of Bucks County," and has a new publication on farmhouses which will be available soon.
Hosted & sponsored by the Skippack Historical Society.
Suggested donation for attendance is $2.00 to help cover the honorarium for the speaker.
Refreshments will be served.
Public meeting. All Welcome!
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Washington returns in Skippack Village Encampment
Revolutionary War Encampment in Skippack!
Saturday & Sunday September 26 & 27, 2009 at the Historic Indenhofen Farmstead in Skippack..
If you head out to the Indenhofen Farmstead in Skippack this weekend, you'd better leave your iPods, portable video games and Blackberries at home.
And once you get there, don't talk about cars, TVs or any other modern conveniences because no one there will know what you're talking about.
Because this weekend, it's the end of the 18th century as the Skippack Historical Society hosts its fourth annual Washington's Encampment weekend.
Complete with troops of re-enactors who believe they are in the midst of the Revolutionary War, the event's activities are sure to transport visitors back in time and provide a fun history lesson. ...
Summer Potluck Picnic
Our Summer Potluck Picnic will be taking place on Saturday July 25, 2009 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Historic Indenhofen Farm. Corner of Skippack Pike (Rt. 73) and Evansburg Road in Skippack. | View Map |
Bring a favorite cover dish, salad or dessert and if you can please bring a chair. Beverages will be provided.
Come visit the oldes stone house in the Skippack Village (c. 1720). Look through the big red bank barn. View artifacts and archival pictures. Hear the area's oldest residents describe how life was way back when. Enjoy a game of croquet, horseshoes or bocce-ball. Win the door prize!
Everyone welcome. Come join us for good food and fellowship. Transportation can be provided. Rain date is July 26.
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Clean-up at the Historic Indenhofen Farm in Skippack
The Skippack Historical Society takes the maintenance and care of this 1700's farm serious and needs help keeping it a beautiful historic landmark in Skippack. If your able at this time please consider making a donation to the Society to help us maintain and preserve the Indenhofen Farm.
Looking forward to any help you can provide on Saturday or in the near future.
Thank you for your continued support.
The Troops are Coming to Skippack
The Troops are Coming!
Come visit a Revolutionary War Encampment in Skippack. This is a Living History Event presented by the Skippack Historical Society.
FREE EVENT THIS WEEKEND!
Saturday, September 27 10am to 5pm
Sunday, September 28 11am to 4pm
This event held at the Historic Indenhofen Farmstead which is located at the intersection of Skippack Pike & Evansburg Road in Skippack. click for MAP
REVOLUTIONARY WAR TROOPS
The 1st New Jersey Regiment will arrive to set up camp on Saturday morning. Talk to the soldiers, see their equipment and learn about their duties. Get a sense of the life of a soldier at the actual encampment here in the Skippack village area, Sept. 29th to October 2, 1777.
DID YOU KNOW that in 1777 a few structures, including the historic Indenhofen house and farm, were already here in Skippack when George Washington and his Continental Army positioned themselves in the region before and after the important Battle of Germantown? Just about two years after forming a new army and one year after Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence George Washington led the Continental Army through Skippack on the way to the Battle of Germantown and in retreat just after losing the battle to the British. COME LEARN ABOUT THE ENCAMPMENT AND MORE ...
OTHER GREAT DEMONSTRATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ACTIVITIES:
Revolutionary War Fife and Drum Corps | Revolutionary Artifacts - See the artifact collection of a local researcher, actually found in the area. | Dowser - Walk along as he searches the farm for underground water. | Colonial Toys - Kids can try a few! | Apple butter - See the old fashioned vat and long stirrer used to make apple butter. Apple butter and cider available for purchase. | Spinning Wheel - Flax to cloth demonstration | Farmhouse Tours - Noon to 3pm | Kids are welcome to participate in a Musket Drill ! | Germantown Attack & Retreat – Presentation at 3pm in the Barn covering the Troop movements through the Skippack Valley before and after the Germantown Battle. | Martha Washington in the barn from 1 to 2 pm. Ask questions. | Visit with Betsy Ross, see her making a flag. | Watch a Basket-weaver at work. | Learn about methods of Butter Churning. | Explore the craft of Tin Punching in the barn.
GREAT FOOD!
GREAT FUN FOR KIDS!
APPLE BUTTER & CIDER FOR SALE
Free Admission. Donations for parking to benefit the Skippack Historical Society.
Here is a link to the event program for more information:
http://www.skippack.org/2008%
ALL WELCOME!
Society Lease Agreement Update
The Society has signed an extension of our Lease with the Pennsylvania DCNR. This will extend our current agreement for three months while we can work out the problems with the proposed lease that increased our rent to $300 monthly. A meeting has been scheduled in January 2008 between the PA DCNR, Senator Rafferty and the Society Leadership to discuss the lease agreement.
Thank you for those who have contacted the PA DCNR and our State representatives. Please continue to let your views known until we come to agreement on a new lease.
Read previous post on Lease Agreement The Future of Skippack Historical Society.
Email:
Secretary Michael DiBerardinis (Pennsylvania DCNR)
John Gribosh (Evansburg State Park Manager)
State Senator John Rafferty
State Representative Jay Moyer
State Representative Bob Mensch
Please note that Rep. Jay Moyer has committed to helping us out on this and with our previous experience with him we do not doubt he will do what he can. Thank you Rep. Moyer!
The Future of Skippack Historical Society
On Tuesday, October 30, 2007, the Skippack Historical Society received a new lease for the Indenhofen Farmstead in Evansburg State Park. This new lease, which was given to us during a meeting with Evansburg State Park Manager John Gribosh, has significant changes within that could be detrimental to the future of the Skippack Historical Society and the Indenhofen Farmstead.
Please read more of letter here ...
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