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History of the US Supreme Court

Ambler history

Historian Jim Segrave-Daly traces how the Supreme Court came to be and how it changed. One of the Wissahickon Valley Historical Society's Monday evening programs at the 1895 Schoolhouse.

When: Mon, Oct 12 Where: 1895 Schoolhouse, 799 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell

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American Revolution Program with Matthew Kalos

history

Mon, Nov 9 · 1895 Schoolhouse

Matthew Kalos of Brookdale College speaks on an American Revolution topic at the Wissahickon Valley Historical Society's November Monday program. Held at the 1895 Schoolhouse, and the public is welcome.

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Fairmount Fire Company Open House

Lansdale community

Thu, Oct 8 · Fairmount Fire Company

October is fire prevention month, so the Lansdale volunteers open the firehouse doors. Look over the apparatus, meet the crew, and pick up safety tips that are worth remembering.

Breakfast Bingo

New Hope community

Thu, Oct 8 · 9:00 AM–11:00 AM · Cock 'n Bull Restaurant

Ten rounds of bingo over breakfast at the Cock 'n Bull, with door prizes and a fashion show from the Village shops. Doors open at nine, not a minute earlier.

Behind the Scenes Tours: Fonthill Castle From Tower to Crypt

Doylestown history

Thu, Oct 8 · 9:30 AM–2:30 PM · Fonthill Castle

Ninety minutes off the normal route through Henry Mercer's concrete castle: tower stairs, hidden passageways, the rooms the standard tour skips. Steep and dark in places, age fourteen and up.