1800s Cooking, Magic Man Topics Ahead at SFAHS Museum

ROYERSFORD PA – Hear stories about Victorian era cooking, and of a magician who made money disappear from a local bank! Both await the telling in coming weeks at the Spring-Ford Area Historical Society.

The society’s 2025 Family Summer History Programs are in full swing beneath its museum pavilion, at 526 Main St. They free for adults to attend and open to the public.

Kids’ seating is limited, however. Reservations are required for children in kindergarten through 6th grade, who may receive activity packets accompanying the presentations. Scheduled at the museum are:

• Victorian Cooking, July 28 (Monday) at 7 p.m. “The challenges of cooking in Victorian times were significant,” the society explains. “Compared to today, those cooking in the late 1800s had their work cut out for them! Learn about Victorian kitchens. See cooking tools that were used, and sample a Victorian dessert recipe. We may even make butter!;” and

• It’s Magic! The Story Of Kobb The Magician, Aug. 4 (Monday) at 7 p.m. “Frank Cobb, known professionally by his stage name – ‘Kobb, the Magician’ – was a clever guy,” the society reports with a chuckle. “Not only could he perform magic tricks on stage, he also managed to make thousands of dollars disappear from the Royersford National Trust Bank! Learn his story, and also learn and make several magic tricks. You can take them home and fool your family and friends.” A $5 donation is requested for make-and-take magic tricks for the Aug. 4 program.

Register for either or both programs online, or call society Treasurer Dave Willauer at 215-859-1798 or send him an e-mail at dave@sfahs.com.

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The society held earlier programs on the history of music, and about George Washington. What to find out what’s happening at the museum lately? Check its Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) pages online; or join the society (it costs an entire family only $25 for a full year).

Its museum is regularly open Sundays from 1-3 p.m., and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to visit, but it’s advisable in advance to call 610-948-7127, or send an e-mail to info@sfahs.com, to ensure a museum volunteer will be available on-site.

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