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Friday 11am - 3pm Saturday 11am - 3pm Sunday 11am - 3pm

Schuylkill River Heritage Center Phoenixville

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Museum dedicated to the industrial legacy of the Schuylkill River & the former Phoenix Iron and Steel company.

10/05/2026

REMEMBER PAOLI! The Paoli Massacre

"Remember Paoli!" was America's first battle cry — born here in our own backyard after a terrifying evening in 1777. Join the Schuylkill River Heritage Center as Jim Christ, President of the Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund, brings to life the Paoli Massacre, a gripping piece of Revolutionary War history!

On the night of September 20, 1777, British General Charles Grey led roughly 2,000 men on a silent raid into the Great Valley, catching our country’s troops completely off guard. What followed was one of the bloodiest battles of the war, opening the door for the British occupation of Philadelphia.

-- Come find out why the battle’s known as the "Paoli Massacre.”

-- Get ready for Jim to bust some myths — yes, including the one about American troops being caught asleep.

-- Hear Jim trace how General “Mad Anthony” Wayne turned this brutal defeat into a stunning comeback, using hard-won lessons to score a decisive victory at the Battle of Stony Point, NY.

“Remember Paoli!” is local history with national significance — don't miss this one!

EVENT DETAILS

Tuesday, October 13, 7:30 PM.

This event will be held at the Schuylkill River Heritage Center (SRHC), Foundry Building, 2 N. Main St., Phoenixville.

Admission is free for SRHC Members, $5 for non-members.

08/31/2026

“Can I still inscribe a brick at the Phoenix Wheel?”

This is the #1 question we’re hearing at the Schuylkill River Heritage Center. And the answer is: YES!

In just five months, the Phoenix Wheel has become a Phoenixville icon, featured in news media, on social platforms, in documentaries, music videos, and wall murals.

Close to 800 commemorative bricks are already in place at the base of the legendary Phoenix Wheel. Inscribe yours and become part of Phoenixville history!

Click for details:

By Schuykill River Heritage Center

07/12/2026

We love to see our partners working hard in the community, especially these talented young athletes! Today, the Spring Ford High School cheerleaders are raising money to support their program and you should definitely go check it out.

Stop by Splash’s automated car wash in Spring City between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM today and afterward, the cheerleaders will add the finishing touch by hand-drying your vehicle! Take cash with you or have your Venmo ready to tip the girls and directly support the Spring Ford Cheer Program!

📍Splash Car Wash, 75 E Bridge Street, Spring City

9:00 am - 1:00 pm today (Sunday, July 12)

07/04/2026

Happening Now: Historian Ryan Conroy presents “Forging Our Future - PXV’s Role in the Revolutionary War” 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

07/03/2026

Today is the anniversary of the last day of fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg at Pickett’s Charge. Phoenixville’s own Pvt. Hugh Bradley who was right there at the Angle with the 69th PA Infantry, made a mark in that battle’s history for his heroic actions that day. He was depicted in this painting by Peter Rothermel and the monument in pic 2 of the 72nd PA based on written accounts. The other picture is of his grave which is located in St. Mary’s cemetery in which we had acquired a new gravestone for him. Hugh was an Irish immigrant who came to Phoenixville and lived on the Northside on Ann Street, while working at the Phoenix Iron Company. He made the ultimate sacrifice on July 3, 1863

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07/02/2026

Wait, can you write bail money off as a marketing expense?
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Saturday, July 4, 12:30 PM

07/01/2026

Due to the extreme heat forecasted for this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel PXV Inside Out, First Friday and the PXV Inside Out Music Series, out of concern for the safety of our residents, visitors, volunteers and staff. This means that Bridge Street and Main Street will remain open all weekend.

While we are disappointed to cancel, the safety of our community remains our top priority.

As of right now, we are still holding the Fireworks scheduled for July 4th. Keep an eye on the Borough’s website and social media accounts for the most up-to-date information.

We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll join us next weekend as we welcome the return of Blobfest!

Take care and stay cool!

07/01/2026

New exhibit opening on America’s 250th! 🇺🇸 We’re excited to be able to showcase some really interesting G. Wash artifacts on loan from Historian Ryan Conroy. Don’t miss his 12:30 PM talk on PXV’s role in the Revolutionary War.

See you Saturday!

06/30/2026

Ryan Conroy is legit the only guy who could call us and be like, “So I have some artifacts from George Washington in my collection,” and we’re just all like, “okay, can we borrow them?”

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 July 4th, America’s 250th Birthday, join us at 12:30 at the Foundry for “Forging Our Future: Phoenixville’s Role in the Revolutionary War.” Stick around and check out the Forging our Future exhibit! (Or come early, either one is fine with us.) Seating is first come, first served.

Donations accepted for admission. All donations support the Schuylkill River Heritage Center, a 501c3 nonprofit.

06/29/2026

Grab your fellow history geeks and join our friends for their watch party on the platform of Columbia Grand Phoenixville for a front-row seat to one of the biggest moments in railroad history!

Legendary locomotive ✅
Beautiful, historic train station-turned-event venue ✅
Cool photos from Historian Ryan Conroy’s collection ✅
See you Thursday!

Address

Physical: 2 N. Main Street Mailing: PO Box 427
Phoenixville, PA
19460

Opening Hours

Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

Website

http://www.phoenixvillefoundry.org/

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