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 2026
February 09 – Images of American Patriots who fought in the Revolutionary War are exceptionally rare because few of the Patriots of 1775-1783 lived until the dawn of practical photography in the early 1840s. Join historical lecturer and tour guide, Michael Jesberger, for a lecture discussing these early photographs – known as daguerreotypes, and are camera-original, fully-identified photographs of veterans of the American Revolutionary War.
March 9 - The History of Graeme Park, the only surviving residence of a Colonial Pennsylvania Governor Sir William Keith. Learn about the history of the house and property history, the people who visited and resided there and some of the objects that have survived since the early 1700’s, as well as some juicy stuff about its people and some interesting objects in the Keith House. By: Jim Miller
April 13 – Tea, Traditions and Trouble in the Colonies –This program discusses the role of tea in colonial society, including political tensions that contributed to the American Revolution. A display of historic tea ware and tea cookies will follow. By: Robin Marchionni
May 11 - Bitter Harvest, White Gold, Black Magic and the Three Little Graves in Rockhill. BY: Jay Searock This book is a historical fiction about 3 young children that died in 1793 and are buried at Rockhill Mennonite Cemetery. Jay discusses the possible reason for their deaths and the Yellow Fever Epidemic that killed nearly 10% of the population of Philadelphia. The book touches on local legends like Gold Mine Road and PA Dutch Pow Wow., and explores the Molasses trade and its connection to slavery.
June 08 - Quiz Night with Steve Heck – Come out and join us and see what you know about America, Quiz will be based on the 250th anniversary of the United States. It will include questions on people, places, things, and events from American History. Categories will include Art, Music, Political Events, Sports, Geography, and perhaps others.
July 13 - WRHS Annual Picnic – Please bring a covered dish
August 10- TBA
September 14 - A Biography of the Life of Abraham Stout, a native of Rockhill Township, was one of Upper Bucks County’s outstanding citizens. Active in colonial society, Stout represented Bucks County at the ratification conventions of the US Constitution in 1787 and the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1790. He lived 1740 – 1812. By: Tomas Moll.
October 12 – TBA
November 09 - The Derstine’s of Derstine Mill part 2- 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 $0
December 14 – Christmas Party
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