Uwchlan Township Historical Commission was founded in 1975 to promote historic preservation within the township and in conjuction with the National Bicentennial celebration. The commission meets in the historic John Cadwalader House located at 21 North Village Avenue on the second Tuesday of each month except December. The two Township owned properties, Edith P. Moore School House and the Cadwalader House are open the first Sunday each month from April to November. Located in the Cadwalader House is the Frances Matthews Library, where historical documents from the Township’s past are archived. The facilities are also equipped with scanning equipment to preserve pictures and documents and return the originals to their owner without delay.

The Lionville Historical District was established in 1980. Presently the Historical Commission is cataloging all buildings in the township built before 1950 as required by county and state regulations..

A year-long celebration for the Township’s Tricentennial was kicked off December 4, 2011 by offering a new book with a comprehensive history of the township, Uwchlan Township  300 Years Above the Valley. The three year project was authored by Susannah Brody and photographs chosen by MaryLou Buchenauer. A copy can be ordered for $30.00 plus shipping.

There are several events planned by the Uwchlan Township Historical Commission in cooperation with Uwchlan Township to mark the 300 year anniversary. A Reunion is scheduled for alumni of the Township’s one room school houses, Edith P. Moore Lionville School, Fetters-White and Mt Airy Schools. Students who were in grades 4 - 8 at the Uwchlan Meeting House will also be invited to attend the event to be held at the Edith P. Moore School May 19, 2012. The Uwchlan Township Campus on North Ship Road will be included in the Chester County Town Tours and Village Walks Program, June 21, 2012. More information on these events will be available on this web site soon

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