Celebrating the 250th Birthday of the Declaration of Independence
Events begin with a parade from the Upper Milford Township Building to Lenape Park. Brandywine Colonials lead off with a fife and drum setting the mood, followed by a color guard, fire trucks, scouts, veterans, and more marchers!
At the park, a Colonial Re-enactor will recite the Declaration of Independence for all to hear, as was done throughout the nation 250 years ago.
At the park, there will be food trucks, games for children, two hours of Old Tyme Music, followed by two hours of Kelly Planner & the Perks. Bring your own chairs!
Dance and sing along! A petting zoo from 2-4 p.m., a balloon artist, face painting, and more delightful ways to celebrate in store!
We are grateful to our generous sponsors:
Jeff's Auto Service Center
Harned Durham Energy LLC
Saylor's Lawn and Landscape
Zgura Concrete
Eden East Landscaping
Mike Jesberger – Footprints in the Snow
Mike, aka Mr. U.S. History, will talk about General George Washington and his soldiers.
Doors open at 6:00pm
Dana Bala – The Kitchen Historian
Dana Bala – The Kitchen Historian
Cookbooks and recipes, and how they affected family life from the 1870s to the 1960s. You can expect vintage cookbooks, utensils and aprons, and a handout of vintage recipes.
Doors open at 6pm
Historical Society Open House
Join the Historical Society during Sunday open house hours to tour the archive, ask questions, and get to know the history of Upper Milford Township.
Daniel Buglio - Lehigh County Coroner
Mr. Buglio will do a show and tell (mind your squeamish side) with a PowerPoint presentation and police camera footage to show what really goes on in police work, unlike what you may see on TV.
Doors open at 6:00pm
Historical Society Open House
Join the Historical Society during Sunday open house hours to tour the archive, ask questions, and get to know the history of Upper Milford Township.
Ed Johnson – Reenactor
The Marquis de Lafayette will visit us
to talk about his life in the 18 to 19
centuries and how he connected with
George Washington and the
Revolution.
Candace Parry – Eat Yourself Whole
Pennsylvania Dutch Food experience in the 20th Century.
Ms. Perry is the curator of the Schwenkfelder Library.
Doors open at 6:00pm
Historical Society Open House
Join the Historical Society during Sunday open house hours to tour the archive, ask questions, and get to know the history of Upper Milford Township.
Discovery Night
Members and guests bring gadgets, nostalgic items, photos, and memories to share. Always an evening of fun and facts!
Doors open at 6:00pm
Historical Society Open House
Join the Historical Society during Sunday open house hours to tour the archive, ask questions, and get to know the history of Upper Milford Township.
Neil Moser – Mile Markers
Neil Moser – Kings Highway & The Great Philadelphia Road Mile markers and the significance they played in history.
Mike Jesberger – Farewell
Farewell: ‘Tis the end Final words of military leaders in history.
Historical Society Open House
Join the Historical Society during Sunday open house hours to tour the archive, ask questions, and get to know the history of Upper Milford Township.
Candace Perry – History of the German Fraktur
History of the German Fraktur Ms. Perry is the curator of the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center in Pennsburg
Historical Society Open House
Join the Historical Society during Sunday open house hours to tour the archive, ask questions, and get to know the history of Upper Milford Township.
Ed Johnson – Fries Rebellion
Fries Rebellion The armed tax revolt among Pennsylvania Dutch farmers between 1798 and 1800.
Dana Bala – Unraveling History: Textiles and Quilts
Textiles and Quilts in the 18th & 19th Centuries Beginning with the late 1600s and early 1700s. Learn about quilting up to the Civil War, when quilting became a truly American tradition and format for expression. This presentation will be “hands on” as textiles will need to be touched to be appreciated.
Historical Society Open House
Join the Historical Society during Sunday open house hours to tour the archive, ask questions, and get to know the history of Upper Milford Township.
Chris Hornaman – African Safari
African Safari Local wildlife photographer will take us on a tour of Africa through the animals he has observed in their natural habitats.
Scott Bieber’s Presentation on Local Mining
Early mining operations for the rich magnetic iron ore veins in the area of Vera Cruz
Historical Society Open House
Join the Historical Society during Sunday open house hours to tour the archive, ask questions, and get to know the history of Upper Milford Township.
Powder Horns – Frank Willis
Award-winning powder horns and bag artisan, will present on the history and techniques of early craftsmen.
Discovery Night
Members and guests bring gadgets, nostalgic items, photos, and memories to share. Always an evening of fun and facts!