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Coming up next - Sunday, October 15, 2023 - The Hilltown Art Show will exhibit local artists at the Strassburger Homestead. Contemporary artists exhibiting are Jane Ramsey, watercolor painter, and Mark McCoy, oil painter who paints outside and inside. Jane is the owner of Simon Fine Arts Gallery in Dublin. Mark exhibits his oil paintings at juried shows and at galleries. Weather permitting Mark will demonstrate plein air painting at this show. Artwork of past Hilltown residents will be displayed. The famous illustrator John Falter lived in Hilltown while creating Saturday Evening Post covers, WWII posters and numerous other illustrations. Margaret Jurin’s artwork will show her diverse talents in: watercolor, oil, silhouette, and drawings. She often used local subjects. The program runs from Noon to 4:00 PM. See you then.
Wednesday, October 25. 2023 - George Whitehair will present a Speakers’ Program about African American Dr. Frank Boston, a Hilltown resident until his death in 1960. He was a special doctor and altruistic man: founding Lansdale Hospital, Volunteer Medical Service Corp, house calls, giving meals to needy families, etc. He is gaining local, state, and national recognition. Program at the Hilltown Township Building, 13 West Creamey Rd, Silverdale, PA. 18962 – 7:00 PM
A visit to the Strassburger Farmstead is like a trip back in time. Our bank barn looks much like it did in the mid-19th century. The homestead building is furnished much like the way Reuben and Elizabeth Strassburger would have, while the tenant building has been converted into a museum showing what rural life was like in Hilltown back in the day. All are open to the public during open house events, or by advance notice.
The Strassburger Homestead has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018
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Our 1830 PA Bank barn (left and above) has gone through some changes over the years. Can you spot them? Pictured above are Paul and Henry Yoder, pausing for the photo op, around 1910. The animals are also happy for the break. Paul (PFY) carved his intitals in the barn wall in 1915. Can you find them? Can you spot the differences in the barn in the last century?
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Question and Answer
Periodically, we are asked very specific questions about the history of Hilltown Township. Sometimes we are able to answer, sometimes we draw a blank. We would like to pass these questons on to you! If you can help out with any information about these mysteries, please feel free to respond to our email address. We will then publish your input to this site.
First Question: Is there information about Evergreen's Turkey Farm that was once located on Fairhill School Road?
Second Question; There used to be a War Veterans sign that was in front of the Blooming Glen schoolhouse. It listed the names of those from Blooming Glen who served in the Armed Forces. What happened to it, and when did it dissappear?
Third Question; A recent donation was received of a grouping of old Blooming Glen photos. One appeared to be the inside of an automotive store, selling spark plugs and automotive mirrors. A word on the plate glass window was "Diamond". The approximate date was 1920 or so. Does anyone recall such a store?
Periodically, we are asked very specific questions about the history of Hilltown Township. Sometimes we are able to answer, sometimes we draw a blank. We would like to pass these questons on to you! If you can help out with any information about these mysteries, please feel free to respond to our email address. We will then publish your input to this site.
First Question: Is there information about Evergreen's Turkey Farm that was once located on Fairhill School Road?
Second Question; There used to be a War Veterans sign that was in front of the Blooming Glen schoolhouse. It listed the names of those from Blooming Glen who served in the Armed Forces. What happened to it, and when did it dissappear?
Third Question; A recent donation was received of a grouping of old Blooming Glen photos. One appeared to be the inside of an automotive store, selling spark plugs and automotive mirrors. A word on the plate glass window was "Diamond". The approximate date was 1920 or so. Does anyone recall such a store?