DAVID YOUNG - Executive Director- Montgomery County Historical Society
Last week, the Club was entertained by David Young, Exec Dir. Montco Historical Society, who talked about the Society's history, what it covers, and the background of a few interesting items.
He began by speaking on the 250 celebration which is following the format of their USA 100th celebration in Fairmount Park. (the Society was founded in 1818) It was that event that sparked David's interest in MONTCO's history and led him to the leadership of the society.
Their new home is in a a residential district 1654 DeKalb Street Norristown, PA 1940, and features a library of over 40,000 documents on Montgomery County, including extensive family histories of prominent , early County residents.
The Society runs the Montgomery County Cemetery where over 6000 are buries, including many from the Battle of Germantown.
David highlighted stories from the times around the withdrawal to Valley Forge, and an incident involving Col. Andrew Knox, who single handedly defended critical ammunition stores from a loyalist attack. The Society has the actual bullet- marked door from Knox's house.
He rounded out the presentation by showing his book"The Battles of Germantown" which is written in the first person mode . The book is available from Temple Press
Thank You, David for enlightening us on the Montgomery County Historical Society..
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