Members of the Lower Pottsgrove Historical Society are appealing to the public to donate, or at least provide access to, items of local historical significance. With digital technology available, even having a copy of some treasures is better than doing without them.
Tag Archive | "Lower Pottsgrove Historical Society"
With Donations, Digital Copies, Township Historians ‘Win’
Posted on 07 May 2012.
Posted in Business, Lower Pottsgrove, People, Sanatoga, SocialComments (1)
Historical Society’s Annual Sale Set For The Weekend
Posted on 02 May 2012.
Yes, shoppers are sure to find a bargain or two, but it’s also a chance to see what’s on display at the Sanatoga museum. Most folks spend as much time looking as buying!
Posted in Lower Pottsgrove, Recreation, Sanatoga, SocialComments (1)
See Something Different! Historical Museum Open Sunday
Posted on 23 March 2012.
The free open house at the former Sanatoga Chapel on East High Street will be held from 1-3 p.m.
Posted in NewsComments (1)
After Winter Hiatus, Historical Society Resumes Meetings
Posted on 11 March 2012.
The season’s opening meeting for Lower Pottsgrove historians will be held Wednesday. If you’re interested in local history, your participation is welcomed.
Posted in Lower Pottsgrove, Recreation, Sanatoga, SocialComments (4)
In Township, Scouts And Cookies (Yum!) Have A History
Posted on 14 February 2012.
Girl Scouting celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and its annual cookie sale, now being conducted, is always popular. Girl Scouting has been part of Lower Pottsgrove’s history since the 1940s.
Posted in Food, Lower Pottsgrove, Pottstown, Sanatoga, SocialComments (1)
Family Appliance Business Has Long History In Santa-toga
Posted on 28 December 2011.
The family-operated Sanatoga Corporation got its start here when its founder began assembling radios and selling them door-to-door. They made great holiday gifts in the 1920s, just like larger appliances sold there during the just-ended holidays.
Posted in Business, Holiday, Lower Pottsgrove, People, Pottstown, Sanatoga, SocialComments (2)
Love NASCAR Now? You Would Have Adored Sanatoga
Posted on 28 November 2011.
Long-time Sanatoga and Pottstown residents have heard the tales, but it’s possible that “newcomers” of the past 20 years don’t know Sanatoga Speedway was once considered a prestigious forum at the start of stock car racing history.
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Recreation, Sanatoga, Social, SportsComments (10)
Historical Society Planning A Holiday Open House
Posted on 10 November 2011.
The event, free and open to the public, is scheduled for Nov. 27 at the former Sanatoga chapel on East High Street.
Posted in Entertainment, Holiday, Lower Pottsgrove, Recreation, Sanatoga, SocialComments (1)
Timeless Treasures Fill Historical Society Chapel Offices
Posted on 18 October 2011.
Inside the former Sanatoga Union Sunday School on East High Street, the Lower Pottsgrove Histoical Society operates a recognized museum. The society is conducting a membership drive this month.
Posted in Entertainment, Lower Pottsgrove, Sanatoga, SocialComments Off
Historic Answer To Heat: Township Swimmin’ Holes
Posted on 09 August 2011.
Temperatures by Wednesday are expected to reach the ’90s once again, and many of us will take refuge in a pool. Long before pools became a backyard commodity, Lower Pottsgrove residents relied on local swimmin’ holes to cool off.
Posted in Entertainment, Lower Pottsgrove, Recreation, Sanatoga, Social, SportsComments (1)
Follow The Post
News From The Mercury
- Pottstown crash victims fiancee: Driver lied to get car (VIDEO) May 24, 2012
- Upper Pottsgrove wants fees to pay for crash, HazMat response tables hiking false alarm fees May 24, 2012
- Civil War soldiers memorabilia finds a family May 24, 2012
- Rep. King: CIA, Pentagon, too close to bin Laden filmmakers May 24, 2012
- States looking to new tolls to pay for highways May 24, 2012
- Aunt is left home alone due to poor holiday plans May 24, 2012
- Birth certificate rule dropped for Pa. voter IDs May 24, 2012
© 2012 The Sanatoga Post. Powered by WordPress.
