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Lansdale Historical Society Attraction Details
Lansdale Historical Society
http://www.lansdalehistory.org
The Lansdale Historical Society, founded in 1972, has its headquarters in a two-building complex, located on Jenkins Ave. in the center of Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The buildings are owned by the Borough of Lansdale. The complex includes the Jenkins Homestead, a 1770-era Federalist-style farmstead that is the oldest building within the original borders of Lansdale. Portions of the homestead have been restored and are open for public tours.

Admission is free, and the hours are Wednesdays: Noon to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The location is one block off Lansdale's Main Street on Jenkins Ave. between Chestnut and Line Streets. On-street parking is available.

Address:
137 Jenkins Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446

Phone: 215-855-1872

Handicap Access? Y




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