Explore Phoenixville’s History

OPEN:  Wednesday & Friday 9 am to 3 pm and First Fridays of the month from 6 pm to 9 pm.  We are also open on the 3rd Sunday of the month, starting in January, from 1 pm to 4 pm.

FIND US:  204 Church Street, Phoenixville, Pa. 19460.

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View our historical photo archives, including: architecture, majolica, Phoenix Iron & Steel, and much more.

Here is our Dare to Declare video of the reading of the Declaration of Independence during our Strawberry Festival last June 13, 2026.

Phoenix Iron

Renovation Update:

The planned renovation for Phase I has been completed.   We had a Grand Re-Opening with our Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025. 

Our next project is additional improvements inside the building and construction of a parking area behind the building.

The Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area has information about genealogy, local history, and an extensive archive of documents, photos, and artifacts including a Phoenix Column.  The museum contains permanent displays about town history and rotating special exhibits.

 

We Are Looking For Phoenixville High School Yearbooks from: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015.

Find information about local genealogy, history, old town photos, and old local newspapers on microfilm and CDs. We have an extensive collection of old photographs of Phoenix Iron Co., old buildings, streets, homes, schools, and people of Phoenixville, as well as yearbooks from Phoenixville High School, historical artifacts, a Phoenix Steel Column, and over 300 pieces of beautiful Etruscan Majolica that were made in Phoenixville in the late 1800s.

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Your History is Our History

A capital campaign for the future!

We are doing major renovations to improve accessibility to the interior of the Society’s historic building. Please help fund this project to “preserve your history” with a contribution to the Historical Society’s Capital Campaign.

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“Amazing Treasure Trove of Phoenixville history in an unassuming beautiful stone building is in and of itself a piece of our history. Make time to go in Wonder and learn!”
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“If you want to learn about Phoenixville history, this is the place to go. Great museum inside with exhibits that change monthly and a marvelous archive with access to newspapers, photos, and more. ”
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“Research your house and who lived there. It’s fascinating! They have a ton of resources and the staff is very knowledgeable.”
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"Extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable volunteers!"
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"Great Society to learn more about local culture and traditions!!"
Do you have a great story about Phoenixville’s history, the history of your old house, or a unique treasure from the past? Submit it here and we may feature you on our site.

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277 LOTS with a variety of vintage estate jewelry items, including  Sterling Silver and Gold.