Kelpius Society

The KELPIUS SOCIETY is a non-profit, organization formed in 1986 to research Johannes Kelpius (1673? Little remains of the original settlement today.
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Johannes Kelpius was a German Pietist, mystic, musician, and writer, interested in the occult, botany, and astronomy. Johannes Kelpius led a band of European Separatists to the banks of the Wissahickon in 1694. The group came at the invitation of William Penn, seeking religious freedom, and awaiting the Millennium. Members established a large meetinghouse, studied astronomy, began a botanical gard

en and orchard, taught the Indians and youngsters of the community, offered prayer and healing, wrote original poetry and music.

12/08/2025

Kudos to new executive director Sara Stevenson! The Friends of the Wissahickon manages a number of historic sites within the City of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system, including the original late 17th century Kelpius settlement.

PHILADELPHIA – (December 8, 2025) – Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) is pleased to announce that Sara Stevenson has been named executive director, effective January 12, 2026. She currently serves as...

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http://www.kelpius.org/

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