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Limerick Township Historical Society
545 W. Ridge Pike
Limerick PA 19468
Phone: 610 495-5229

The Limerick Township Historical Society was founded in 1984 by the former Limerick Township Bicentennial Committee, which wanted to compile information and publish a book to preserve the history of Limerick Township. In 1987, the newly formed Society leased the Isaac Hunsberger House from Mr. Michael Crouse, who later presented it to the historical society on September 28, 1994.

Many interesting items have been donated to the Society, such as a crank telephone, pieces of Medinger pottery, a Peter Rothelmel Battle of Gettysburg print, a telescope inscribed with the name "Washington Hood" and many other items of local historic interest. Our displays contain old, as well as new, quilts and period garments and accessories. The museum room, which houses these displays, is changed every couple of months. There is also a library that houses many interesting books and genealogies of local families, histories, pictures and other documents to browse through. More information can be found in our history book "A Journey through Time." This is available for purchase at the Historical Society for $22.00, as well as other interesting items relating to local history.

The Isaac Hunsberger House, headquarters of the Limerick Township Historical Society, was put on the National Register of Historical Places on June 22, 2000 and was the first such structure in Limerick Township to be giving this recognition. This achievement took four years time and a lot of hard work.

The Society meets the second Monday of each month at the township building on Ridge Pike at 7:30 p.m. Two of the most popular meetings are the school reunion and a version of the antique road show, both occurring in the fall. Anyone may attend the meetings as there are many good programs of interest to community members.

The Society headquarters at 545 W. Ridge Pike is open every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and every Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Stop by and visit. We would like to see you!