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In partnership with Natural Lands: The Legacy of the Women of Stoneleigh
2026-02-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Stoneleigh: a natural garden, 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States
Join us for an event in partnership with Natural Lands: an unforgettable journey through time highlighting the women who lived and worked at Stoneleigh. Dating as far back as the 1680s, historical records paint a vivid picture of the history of Stoneleigh through the years, from its origins as a home to the Lenape people, to its time as a Quaker settlement and active farm, and finally as an estate to three prominent Main Line families.
Erin Betley of the Lower Merion Historical Society will present the findings of years of research into the women who shaped the story of Stoneleigh over many decades, creating a legacy that can now be enjoyed by all as a public garden.
The evening will include a presentation, opportunities to view historic materials from the LMHS collection, and a Q&A with Erin. This event will take place in the Main House at Stoneleigh, and light refreshments will be served. You must register for this event here.
Please note: the inclement weather date for this event is Thursday, February 19.

In partnership with the Bala Cynwyd Library: Discussion with Sheilah Vance, author of Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Bala Cynwyd Library, 131 Old Lancaster Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
In partnership with the Bala Cynwyd Library, listen as author Sheilah Vance brings to life an untold chapter of Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary War history at a critical turning point in America’s fight for independence.

Sheilah’s new book, Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment, uses an image from our collection on its cover. Register for this free program here.
