THE PICTURE TAKER TO TELL ABOUT "A FAN'S JOURNEY"

Sunday, February 25, 2:00 PM - Royersford VFW, 730 S. Fourth Ave.

Joe Evans, “The Picture Taker,” will present a special program on his journey as a professional photographer, culminating in the coffee table-size book, “A Fan’s Journey to a World Series Championship”. Joe’s program on Feb. 25 is scheduled to coincide with the start of Spring Training games, occurring the day after the first Phillies game in Clearwater, Florida.

A charter member of the historical society, Joe started his life-long passion of taking pictures when he worked for the Reporter of the Spring-Ford Area covering high school sports and other local events.Coupled with a job that was minutes from the Reading Phillies’ stadium, Joe’s passion soon turned to professional sports.

Come out and hear about Joe’s journey, including the challenges, pitfalls, set-backs and ultimate triumphs of self-publishing his book. Joe will also have prints of his photos available for sale, many of which are autographed, to benefit the society’s Farmhouse Porch Fund. You won’t want to miss this program!

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Dave Willauer and Ryan Conroy inspect a cash drawer from the Gottshall Grocery Store, Second Avenue, Royersford

A WHOLE LOT OF SHAKIN'

Okay, there’s probably more “movin’” than “shakin’” going on at the museum! We’re going through a major transformation of displays and exhibits that is affecting every room in both the Farmhouse and Gallery. It’s an exciting time, but it’s also a major upheaval. It is therefore necessary for us to continue to be closed to the public through the end of February. While everything won’t be accomplished by then, a majority will, and we’ll be excited to share the changes!

Coupled with the re-opening will be an exhibit about photography, featuring the work of Horace Heistand, Harold Amster, and Joe Evans. The museum will re-open on Sunday, March 3, 1:00-3:00 PM, and subsequent Sundays, as well as Wednesdays from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. (And also by appointment.)

2024 ROYERSFORD BOROUGH CALENDARS

To order online, go to www.sfahs.com, click on SHOP

We still have a few 2024 Borough of Royersford calendars for a donation! The calendar is published annually by the borough and distributed to residents. Each year, the historical society submits photographs and related historical information and facts for the calendar. This year’s theme is Architectural Details in the Borough, and provides a challenge to identify the various elements on the cover...before they are revealed each month. You can arrange to pick up a calendar at the museum, or we will ship one to you for a $5 donation. Order online at our website, or mail your donation to SFAHS, PO Box 312, Royersford, PA 19468.  Be sure to note "Calendar" in the memo line.

HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2024?

If not, now is the time! Our first newsletter of the new year will be mailed out in early April. You won’t want to miss it, as well as all of the information about this year’s programs and events. SFAHS depends on membership and member donations for more than half of our annual operating budget. And if you’re not a member, join today. It’s the best deal in town! You can renew or join online at www.sfahs.com, or email or call Dave Willauer, treasurer, for assistance, (dave@sfahs.com or 215-859-1798).