Thursday, May 19, 2022

Upper and Nether Providence Twps. Thanks for a safe voyage. Upcoming events

The Springhaven Country Club from about 1910, shortly after it was built.


PROVIDENCE SHOWS THANKS FOR SAFE OCEAN VOYAGE

               Upper and Nether Providence and Concord Townships were given their names to reflect the feelings of the early settlers, it is believed.

               The name Providence was bestowed on the central county townships by early settlers.  It is presumed that it was a manifestation of their thanks for their safe journey across the ocean and their deliverance from persecution.

               This theory is believable if one recalls the many references to “providence” in many of the statements made by early settlers.  William Penn said on this arrival, “Providence has brought us here safe.”

               Records show that the name Providence was used for this territory as early as 1683 when a court record read, “The inhabitants of Providence make application fort a highway to the town of Chester.”  It is believed to have been organized as a township in 1864.  Thomas Nossiter was appointed constable.

               The division of Providence into Upper and Nether is believed to have been effected about 1722.  Up until that time both townships were assessed as one municipality.  At this time only 40 persons were listed as taxable in both townships.

               The name Concord is believed to have been bestowed out of gratitude for the friendliness of early settlers of this township.   Dr. George Smith writes, “The name probable had its origin in the harmonious feelings of some of the first settlers.”  Concordville takes its name from the township.

               Concord Township was said to have been laid out in rectangular form.  However, the southwest border was extended breaking up the straight-lined boundary line.  Next to Radnor Township it still has one of the county’s most regular boundaries.

               One example of the harmonious feelings that prompted the name is cited by Dr. Smith.  Land for a Friends meeting house and graveyard at Concord was conveyed, or rather leased, to trustees by John Mendenhall in 1697.  Rent was established as “one pepper corn yearly forever.”


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May Events

 Please check the websites for updated information before attending and be safe!

 

* Indicates a free event. Some events require pre-registration and close when full. The list includes events in the surrounding areas as well. If you have an event you would like on this list on future         e-newsletters, please submit by the end of the month to dchpn_planning@yahoo.com.

Historic Timeline

May 21, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

May 22, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Colonial PA Plantation, 3900 N Sandy Flash Dr, Newtown Square, PA 19073


See reenactors and demonstrations from different time periods throughout history showcase the evolution of domestic, military, agricultural, and trade-based technologies and skills. Adults $12, Children $8. 

Market of the Macabre

May 21, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132


Peruse a curated collection of unusual antiques, assorted oddities, vintage items, artwork, and handmade wares at this outdoor market of the macabre. Victorian, steampunk, and/or gothic attire is encouraged. Mini tours, live music, food available. $5

Southwark Rediscovered: A Walking Tour of Historic Queen Village

May 22, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Gloria Dei (Old Swede's) Church, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147


Participants will explore one of Phila.’s oldest districts on a 0.7-mile route from the Old Swedes’ churchyard to Headhouse Square. We will get a view of the area as it developed over a period of some 375 years from a settlement in the forest to a colonial town to the modern city. $15

*Stream Life and Daily Life: How Our Land Use Impacts the Health of Local Streams- Newlin Series

May 22, 3:00 PM
Zoom- registration required


Join Lauren McGrath from Willistown Conservation Trust to learn more about the health and function of local waterways and the ways that changing land use can impact the overall function of streams. Discover the ways the rich history of Chester and Ridley Creeks have shaped the landscape and biology 

*Ordinary Poisons: Virtual Lecture with Jennifer Green

May 24, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Zoom- registration required


They say that what you don't know can't hurt you...but this lecture proves otherwise. From arsenic wallpaper to radium water, explore the different historical ways that everyday objects could kill. This lecture is presented by local author and historian Jennifer L. Green from Chesco History Center. 

LaFarge, Furness, and Art Glass at First Unitarian- PAGP Special Tour

May 25, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103


Study and explore renowned stain glass artist John LaFarge's 'Isaiah', Frank Furness' designed Sanctuary of First Unitarian Church, and learn about other glass artists whose work is found at the church and the conservation of the window. $20/25

*Mold: Detection, Response, and Recovery

May 27, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Chester County History Center, 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380


Mold can stain artifacts and weaken paper, books, textiles, and proteinaceous materials such as leather. This half-day workshop will discuss how to identify mold, the environmental factors that allow mold to grow and thrive, and how to prevent an outbreak. Register by May 20.

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