Montco Roots- Family and Property History Through Deeds
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Ludington Library, 5 S Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010, United States
Join Jeanne Sorg, Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds as she presents Montco Roots!
Learn about the different types of documents that are recorded with the Recorder of Deeds office and look at some of the interesting historical details you can find in those documents.
We present this event in partnership with Ludington Library. 30 seats are available and pre-registration required: https://lmls.libcal.com/event/15037559
About Montco Roots:
Jeanne Sorg, Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds, will overview the types of documents that are recorded with the Recorder of Deeds office and go through how to use your current deed to begin your journey, as well as the interesting historical details you can find in the documents recorded in her office. Our records date back to 1784 and are mostly public record. Historical deed research, and through other documents the Recorder of Deeds stores in perpetuity, can be a useful tool in learning more about your home and potentially family history.
Jeanne Sorg:
Jeanne Sorg was elected Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds in November 2015 and assumed office in January 2016. Prior to being elected Recorder of Deeds, Sorg served as a senior advisor to an elected state official. She is currently Mayor of Ambler Borough and serves on the Ambler Main Street Board. As Recorder of Deeds, Jeanne and her staff have worked to bring the office to the people by creating the Montco Roots program, partnering with legislators and groups around the county to protect homeowners from fraud, and expanding the Veterans’ Discount ID Program. Her community outreach initiatives have been used as a guide and resource for other offices. She is humbled to have been called the most active and effective Recorder of Deeds for Veterans by the PA Department of Military & Veterans Affairs. Jeanne has been awarded the Martin Luther King Jr Award by the Daniel W. Dowling American Legion for her dedicated service to the community.

Horn & Hardart: Past, Present, Future!
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Bala Cynwyd Library, 131 Old Lancaster Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
We are partnering with the Bala Cynwyd Library for a special conversation with David Arena, CEO of the legendary Horn & Hardart!
Journey through 135 years of Horn & Hardart’s rich history, from the Automat’s groundbreaking beginnings to its exciting revival. Hear about David’s current initiatives and get an inside look at what’s ahead for the brand’s relaunch! Complimentary coffee will be served.
Coffee and copies of The Automat: The History, Recipes, and Allure of Horn & Hardart’s Masterpiece will be available for purchase.
The event is free, registration is here: https://lmls.libcal.com/event/15334548

Wednesday Evening Public Hours
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Lower Merion Historical Society, 506 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
Join us every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. to explore our collections and chat with board members. During your visit, we are happy to offer on-site services, including research assistance, guidance on handling of documents and objects, and use of our digital scanner and photocopier. More information about what to expect during your visit can be found here.

2025 Dickens Festival
2025-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Narberth, 221 Haverford Ave, Narbeth, PA, 19072, United States
Come visit our informational table at the 2025 Dickens Festival in downtown Narberth!
The Festival is a free family event held each December on the streets of downtown Narberth. It draws thousands to this little borough every year, and it has become the fastest-growing holiday festival in the Philadelphia area. In this Dickens-themed event, the town of Narberth is transformed into 1840’s London, as Ebenezer Scrooge and all the characters from A Christmas Carol roam the streets for an afternoon.
There is entertainment and activities for all ages, including carriage rides, crafts, carolers, period vendors and food, dancers, musicians, ballet performances, puppet shows, ice sculptors, a free scavenger hunt for children, and much more.
This year’s Narberth Dickens Festival will be held on Sunday December 7, 2025, from Noon to 4pm.
For more information on the festival see link below:
http://www.narberthonline.com/dickens-festival.html
