Preserving Upper Merion's Past To Enlighten Its Future
King of Prussia Historical Society

Please Join or Renew Today!
Our 2023-2024 Membership Drive is underway!
The King of Prussia Historical Society is a fully membership supported organization.
Help us to preserve and research Upper Merion’s rich history.
Our Mission
To preserve and interpret the history of Upper Merion Township, and to stimulate public interest and to support the township’s heritage through educational programs and public events focusing on preserving the past and shaping the future. (Tri-fold Brochure
What We’re Doing

Monthly Events – Held at First Presbyterian Church of Port Kennedy or at the King of Prussia Grill & Tavern

Register of Historic Places – Help us to identify places in need of preservation.

Digital Archive Project – We are digitizing our collection of maps, aerial photos and more.

Latest News – News and announcements of what’s going on.

Facebook Page – Join the conversation!

How You Can Help

Become a member or renew – join the fine group of people learning, preserving and educating, and receive quarterly issues of the King of Prussia Gazette – our newsletter.

Donate via Paypal – help us in our mission; receive a thank you gift of a print of a panoramic photograph of King of Prussia for donations at a certain level.

Amazon Smile – Amazon donates to us every time you make a purchase.

Donate items of historical interest.

Volunteer – opportunities to help out are available.

Join our mailing list

Learn More

E-History Facts – See a list of the facts posted weekly on Facebook.

Educational Resources – A detailed list of resources on Upper Merion History.

Books & Publications – Read about Upper Merion’s 300 year history.

Digital Archive – Old maps, aerial photos and other items of historical interest.

The Gazette – Our quarterly newsletter which includes articles on our local history.

From the Digital Archive

Visit our collection of images, audio files and documents – new material will continue to be added.