Research at The Historical Society
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
Visitors needing research assistance should call (610) 935-7646 or visit during our open hours.
The Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area Museum is open Wednesday & Friday, 9 am – 3 pm, and the first Sunday of each month between 1 pm and 4 pm. The Historical Society, but not the Museum, is also open on First Fridays from 6 pm to 9 pm.
HSPA is handicapped accessible on Church Street.
MEMBERS receive a quarterly newsletter and may conduct free research at our library and museum and obtain a discount on purchases of old maps, photographs, books, tiles, and historical items. In addition, members may attend special members-only events such as town history walking tours, sales, and talks. Take a moment and become a member
The Society has a large collection of information about:
- Local Genealogy
- historical artifacts
- old local newspapers
- old photographs of Phoenix Iron Co.
- old photographs of old buildings and homes
- old photographs of people from the area
- Phoenixville High School yearbooks
- a Phoenix Steel Column
- over 300 pieces of Etruscan Majolica
- and MUCH MORE!!
Research Fees
Museum Visits: Free
*Please note that inquiries regarding research time are subject to fees based on the amount of time required and any duplication and mailing costs.
Please click here to view the reproduction fee schedule and related terms of the use of images and documents purchased from the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area and its related disclaimer as a pdf file effective on May 2, 2018.
Copies of newspapers on microfilm, except the Phoenixville Messenger, may be purchased from HSPA for $35.00 per reel.
Use of Library & Archives:
Members: free
Non-members: adults $5.00 / students $2.00.
Use of Microfilm Reader:
Members: free
Non-members: $2.00 per half hour
Microfilm Copies: $.50 per page
Copy Machine:
Members: first page free – additional pages $.25 cents per page
Non-members: $.25 cents per page
Research by HSPA staff:
Members: $15 per hour
Non-members: $25 per hour
Please call HSPA at 610-935-7646 for a cost estimate. Payment is due in advance.
HSPA members receive a 10% discount on all books, old maps, old calendars, tiles, and historical artifacts sold at the museum.
Are You Wondering...?
The Historical Society is a great place to find out about your house's history, research past residents or find out about historical events. Find your house on old maps, research an artifact you've found. We have staff to help guide the way!
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