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Historical Society of Montgomery County presents Acorn Award to J. Michael Morrison

Posted on December 18, 2019 Posted in All posts, Home, News

For MediaNews Group Dec 11, 2019 NORRISTOWN — The Historical Society of Montgomery County is pleased to announce the award of the 2018 Ella Aderman Acorn Award for Preservation of Montgomery County History to J. Michael Morrison. To honor the service of the former President of our Board of Trustees, Ella Aderman, the Board of Trustees of the Historical Society

Leadership Changes

Posted on July 3, 2019 Posted in All posts, Home, News

Effective immediately and with full Board approval, the King of Prussia Historical Society announces the following changes in leadership. Michael Morrison, who has been a cornerstone of the Society since our rebirth in 2012, has transitioned to Chairman of the Board of Directors. David Montalvo has moved into the President position. The Vice President position will remain vacant for now.

First Schools in Upper Merion

Posted on September 9, 2017 Posted in All posts, E-History Fact

Early schools in Upper Merion were located in private homes. One of the first schools in Upper Merion was Gulph School, a stone building, founded in 1696. The Old Camp School located on Mount Joy, was a little log school founded by Letitia Penn with a desire to educate her neighbors’ children. Reportedly established in 1705, the school was eventually