Hatfield Museum & History Society

06/23/2026

It doesn't happen often so it's always exciting to have a photo that I've never seen before added to our collection! This great photo from 1928 shows a well being tested on the former Geo, S. Snyder mill property. The Snyder's office building is seen in the background.

06/20/2026

TODAY! Parking in Giant parking lot - Enter from Orvilla Road!

06/19/2026

Be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity to see this display right here in Hatfield! It is likely that Hatfield will be the only place in Montgomery County to host the exhibit this year during our nation's 250th anniversary! Family Friendly History!

06/18/2026

Sadly, last night, Hatfield Borough Council approved the ordinance change that will mean the demolition of the former Snyder's hardware store building. Thank you to all those who came to the meeting last night. This photo shows the Snyder's complex soon after the hardware store was built in 1939.

06/18/2026

One of the BIGGEST celebrations Hatfield has ever seen! Come out and join in the celebration of the Grand Opening of the new Hatfield Police Station from 4-8 PM! The Hatfield History Museum will be open as well from 2-8 PM so be sure to stop by and visit!

06/17/2026

Sadly, we post on the passing of Society member, Erwin Haines. Our condolences to his family.

Erwin Cameron Haines, 81, of Hatfield, Pennsylvania, entered into rest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Grand View Hospital. Born in Ottumwa, Iowa, Erwin was the son of the late William Cameron Haines and the late Wilma Rankin Haines. He was the devoted husband of the late Anna Clara Rosenberger

06/17/2026

Tonight is the Hatfield Borough Council hearing for the application that would replace the former Geo. S. Snyder hardware store building with 15 townhouses. Be sure to attend if you can!

06/16/2026

There is a lot to see in this undated aerial photo of Union, Cherry, and Market Streets!
The Estate of Geo. S. Snyder Hardware/Feed/Lumber store (notice that HATFIELD is painted on the roof of one of the buildings to help pilots identify the town for navigation) - the livestock pens on the railroad property - Knipe's Hotel & Detweiler's Store at the corner of Broad and Market Streets - and lots of open farmland in the township fields in the background.

06/15/2026

Many thanks to Joan Dimaria and John Weierman for planting flowers around our sign and in our new History Garden planters yesterday! They look great! And thanks also to George Didden Greenhouses, Inc. for donating the flowers to us! Stop by and visit the museum this Saturday during our OPEN HOUSE from 2-8 PM!!!

06/12/2026

HATFIELD BOROUGH FOUNDERS DAY - TOMORROW! It will be a great day tomorrow for Hatfield Borough's Founder's Day event! Plan to stop by Centennial Park on Cherry St. from 12 - 4 PM for lots of great family fun! Be sure to stop in at the Historic Hatfield Borough Electric Substation/Jailhouse/Firehouse building next to the park! This is your once-a-year opportunity to see inside this historic treasure!