Historical Society of Montgomery County, Norristown

About Historical Society of Montgomery County

Historical Society of Montgomery County in Norristown preserves and shares Montgomery County's past through exhibits, archives, and community programs. Visitors explore galleries featuring rotating exhibitions such as "A Gallant Defence," which displays a historic front door with bullet holes and bayonet scratches from the American Revolution, alongside the story of Squire Andrew Knox and an enslaved girl named Flora. The Archives and Library holds over thirty thousand titles including books, pamphlets, newspapers, and archival materials available for genealogical and historical research. The society operates Historic Montgomery Cemetery, a 28-acre Rural Cemetery Movement site established in 1847 and the first public, non-sectarian burial ground in the county. Visitors can attend guided cemetery tours exploring Civil War history, local street names, and gravestone symbolism. The society also schedules programs on local history and research basics at its main location and throughout the community. A visit suits history enthusiasts, genealogy researchers, and those interested in Civil War heritage in Norristown, Pennsylvania.