Founded in 1987 in preparation for the Township’s tricentennial celebration, the Historical Society is dedicated to researching, preserving, and sharing the history of Nether Providence Township.
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A Homecoming Six Generations in the Making
Leiper House recently welcomed a special visitor: Sheldon Tucker of …
Do You Live on The Acres?
Long before Jordan Estates became a suburban neighborhood, this 100-acre …
The Mystery of the Silhouette
A recent acquisition—a silhouette of Elizabeth Gray Leiper—raises interesting questions …
A Double Dose of Leiper History
Sharon Parker recently brought a group of colleagues and friends …
The Gray Ladies
Meet two revolutionary moms. Martha Ibbetson Gray brought aid and …
In Memorium: Angela Hewett
Angela Peckham Hewett passed away on March 3, 2026. Angela …
In Memoriam: Merv Harris
It is with great sadness that the Nether Providence Historical …
Wilson Coal and Oil, circa 1926
Now known as Wilson Oil and Propane, the company has …
Wallingford’s First (and Only) Air Mail Flight
Special Wallingford Cachet Postmaster General James Farley and President Roosevelt …
Local Family’s Immigrant Roots
In February, the Philadelphia Inquirer published a piece about the …
Nancy Webster Publishes Colonial Cooking Article
Well-known local historian, Nancy Webster, has an article in the …
Flower Show at Bickmore Farms
Chester Times, April 17, 1916. The April 17, 1916 Chester …
HSP Surveys Collection
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania's "Hidden Collections Initiative for Pennsylvania …
Diamond Named for Nether’s Favorite Slugger
New signs, created and installed by the Township, identify the …
New Acquisitions in Leiper House Collection
The Leiper House will open for the season on Saturday, …
Local Dentistry in 1913
Click image to enlarge. In the January 17, 1913 issue …