Dec09
Remembering Ardmore’s Paul B. Moses (1929-1966), trailblazing art historian
Mike Moses shares with us the decade-long journey of discovery he undertook while learning about his father, the distinguished art historian Paul B. Moses, who grew up in Ardmore.
Nov25
Memories of Thanksgiving in Ardmore
Growing up in 1950s Ardmore, guest blogger Jim Talone recalls the sights, smells, and traditions of Thanksgiving.
Nov11
“Freedom at Last!”: The Harrowing Wartime Story of Lower Merion’s Mariano Barone
“This looks like it……yes, freedom at last!” wrote Mariano Barone, a Lower Merion resident, to his former high school teacher after his liberation from the German prisoner-of-war camp Stalag IIB (Mariano Barone to Russell Byerley May 23rd, 1945).
Aug10
Community Rewind: In the Neighborhood
Edward M. Spivack shares stories of growing up in a Lower Merion neighborhood in the 1960s and 70s.
Feb04
History in Our Backyard
The Lower Merion Historical Society is one of many organizations dedicated to the history of our region. Below is a brief list of some of our local peer organizations.
Feb03
How We Got Here: The History of LMHS
The Society began as an idea and a library, housed after 1953 in the historic 1769 Ashbridge House, a township owned stone building in Rosemont.
Share Your Story
One of the best ways to preserve history is through the tradition of storytelling, and we want to hear from you! Whether you’ve lived in Lower Merion or Narberth all your life or recently moved here, everyone’s got a story to tell. Share a brief summary of your story for a chance to develop it further and see it featured on our site!
Please note that, while we review all submissions, we’re a small team and are unable to reply individually due to the volume received. If we are interested in developing your story further, we will contact you.
Thank you for sharing your story with us!
Milestones Newsletter
Milestones is the email newsletter of the Lower Merion Historical Society. Visit the Milestones page to sign up and view archives of past issues.
