World War Two War Housing and weekend Events

Warren Bocard of Kentucky, was kind enough to send this picture of the trailer his family lived in during WW2. He is not sure where, but it was in Woodlyn-Ridley Township. I'm not sure myself, but I believe it was either Derwood or Kinder Park. Any information anyone has, please contact me so I can forward it to Warren.

Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation

at Ridley Creek State Park     

Spring Fun Day April 21st

                              12:00 - 4:00 with last entry at 3:00

 Admission is 8.00 for adults and 8.00 for children. Children under 4 are admitted free.

The dark dreary days of winter are behind us. It is spring and the folks at the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation invite you to join them in the beginning of our 39th season with a Spring Fun Day for the whole family. Kids of all ages can participate in games, races, activities, and craft making. Find a needle in the hay stack and roll down the hill on our hay slide. All the farm animals will be there. It is old fashion fun with no electronic games or devices. Enjoy a day in the country that is close to home. 

The Friends of the Swedish Cabin

are holding their much anticipated annual Pea Soup Supper

on Saturday, April 21, 2012. 

    The event will take place at St Paul's Lutheran church located at the Corner of East Plumstead and Congress Avenues in Lansdowne, PA.  Entrance is on Congress Avenue.  This is the main fundraiser for the historical Swedish log cabin in Drexel Hill.   Punch and Nibbles will be served at 5:30 PM and dinner is at 6:00 PM.  Come and enjoy "bottomless" bowls of artsoppa (pea soup), Swedish breads and cheese, dessert and coffee or tea.  There will also be a 50/50 drawing at the dinner and you need to be present to win.   The cost is $15 per person. 

Checks should be made out to "friends of the Swedish Cabin" and sent to Bob Scott at 316 Owen Avenue, Lansdowne, PA  19050.  Please call Grace Conran at 610-237-8064 with questions or for additional information.  This event usually sells out so please make your reservations today to avoid any disappointment! 

Springsteen,The Colonial Plantation, Marple and Thornbury Townships

  The answer to the Bruce Springsteen question is Morton Boro. When watching the video " Born in the USA" look for the man making a muscle that has the U.S. Marine emblem on his bicep and look over his shoulder. When you look, you will see the Morton Amvets Post on Morton Ave. with a sign stating such. The man is Kelly Distillo who ran Kellys Texaco on Woodland Ave. in Springfield just past Powell Rd. He ran it from the 1970's till about 1990. Kelly never told anyone about it and incredibly when the video came out no one noticed the AM Vet sign or Kelly himself. His business was just a few blocks from Springfield High School where many students got gas and not one recognized him. A little know Rock & Roll fact.

Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation

at Ridley Creek State Park          

Workshop: "The Abe Lincoln Experience"

April 15 

11:00 - 1:00

Participants in this workshop will learn how to split firewood and fence rails using tools such as splitting mauls, axes, and hatchets. Participants will learn how to stack and season firewood, as well as ways to identify different types of hardwoods, will be discussed and demonstrated. Participants should bring their own axe or six-eight pound splitting maul. Let the office know if you do not have any tools so some may be provided.This is a 2 hour workshop. Cost is $30.00 per person. The cost for members and volunteers is $25.00. Limit 8 participants. Liability waiver required. (instructors-David Nielsen and Rachel Koski) 

Marple Township Historical Society

Presents
18th century Receipts
“Dairying – Butter and Using Rennet to Set a Curd”
A Cooking Workshop
By
Dr. Clarissa Dillion
9:30 to 2:30
Saturday, April 14 , 2012

At the Thomas Massey House Registration is limited Cost is $35.00 per person
For information or to register call 610-642-4269

Saturday, April 14, 2012

THORNBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PANCAKE BREAKFASTGlen Mills School Cafeteria
8:00 am – 10:30 am
TICKETS: ($7) Sold at the door ($3) children under 10

THORNBURY HOUSE TOUR
10:30am – 4:00pm
Step inside the outstanding homes of 7 of your neighbors who
have generously joined our delightful tour this year, including
other interesting sites throughout the township.
TICKETS: ($25) Advance Tickets may be purchased at
Township Building 610.399.8383 x107
or by Mail* (postmarked by April 6, see below)
($30) Available April 14 at Glen Mills Train Station
and Thornton Village Farmers Market
INFO: Jean MacKenzie 484.840.9252

Historical April Openings, Brookhaven and Bruce Springsteen

Ok Springsteen fans! In the music video "Born in the USA" what Delco town is featured just for a moment? And who is the delco businessman in the video? Lets see who knows!
 If you have not seen John Coleman's Brookhaven history Facebook page, check it out! Lots of great pictures and information

The Best This Pretty Farm Affords...

The Colonial Plantation

at Ridley Creek State Park

  Easter Egg Hunt  April 7th  

(Hunt at 11:00 and farm opens following the Easter Egg Hunt)