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bookmark_borderHistorical Philadelphia Guest Speakers

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Presented by Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society

September 23rd
To be held at:
Journey’s Way
403 Rector Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
@ 7 PM
Guest Speaker — Mike Jesberger, Historian
“The Common Soldier During the American Revolutionary War”

October 28thnd
To be held at:
Journey’s Way
403 Rector Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
@ 7 PM
Guest Speaker — Reverend Ron Matlack, Historian
“Colonial Philadelphia”

November 18th
To be held at:
Journey’s Way
403 Rector Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
@ 7 PM
Guest Speaker – John Johnstone, Local Historian
“Shawmont Station-The World’s Oldest Railroad Building”

bookmark_borderRoxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society

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The Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society welcomes those interested in local history, the Roxborough Library Archives and public and monthly Society Meetings, bringing forth educators specializing in area history.

The Philadelphia Story is a historical look at the Roxborough neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

bookmark_borderFt. Washington, Pennsylvania

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In September and October of 1777, Washington’s troops suffered serious losses throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region including the Battle of Brandywine in Chester County and the Battle of Germantown in Philadelphia.

After his loss in Germantown, Washington retreated through Montgomery County to an area now known as Fort Washington and Militia Hill. Fort Washington turned out to be an excellent place for protecting the Colonial position, watching British troop movements, and preparing for the winter in Valley Forge.

Find out more about Fort Washington and the State Park.