The two programs below can be located under video archives on the left ((just click on Video Archives) and will remain on the site for all to view and can also be found on YouTube
The October 2020 program: "Where the Church Spires Rise to Meet the Blue of the Sky' By: Trent Yerk
The January 2021 program: Heritage House and Barn Tour
Watch for our upcoming video: Hidden in Belgium during the Holocaust and Barns of West Rockhill
The Historical Society meets the second Monday of every month at 7:00 pm (unless otherwise specified)
at the West Rockhill Township Building located at 1028 Ridge Road Sellersville, Pa. 18960 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WRHS PROGRAMS 2025
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April 14
Martin Grove Brumbaugh 26th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1915 until 1919. By: Jerry Heebner of the Schwenkfelder Library
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May 12
History of Doylestown Cemetery the noted people buried within the cemetery: Civil War Veterans, important women and more!! Presented By: Kat Landis
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June 09
“Mennonite & Schwenkfelder response to Military participation in the Revolutionary thru the Civil Wars” By: Allen Viehmeyer
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July 14 - WRHS Annual Picnic
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August 11
Hamilton’s Dual at Dawn- The Incredible true story of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. By: Herb Kaufman
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September 8
Chief Tamanend and Crazy Tom’s Castle: How the son of a rich land baron in central bucks consumed his life building a castle to honor the Lenape Indians and King Authors Round Table By: Carl Lavo
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October 13
History of the Conestoga Wagon. Conestoga wagons have played a significant role in shaping our nation. Unlike some misnomers, the wagons were not used to haul people but were used to transport freight. During the presentation, Katelyn will talk about the history of the Conestoga wagon, the roads they traveled, wagon design, and accessories associated with the wagon. By: Katelyn Reist
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November 10
The Derstine’s of Derstine Mill part 1- The Derstine’s of this area can trace their roots to Pennsylvania from the early 16th century and back to the 11th century in Europe. This first video talks about the early Derstine line and the causes that brought them to America. By: Todd Miller
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December 8
WRHS Christmas Party
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