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East Falls Historical Society

A society that records and shares the history of the East Falls neighborhood in Philadelphia through lectures, walking tours, oral histories, and an online archive. Its talks and tours are announced on the site.

  • Low cost
  • Online OK

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What they do

Attend a talk, a Zoom lecture, or a walking tour, or explore the archive, photos, and oral histories online. Members can also volunteer for committees by emailing the society.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

Holds Zoom lectures, in person talks, and walking tours through the year, including an annual winter Zoom program and an annual meeting. Each one is announced on the events page.

Season
Special events only

Mailing address (IRS)

A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.

ZIP code
19129
Part of the city
Lower Northwest

Falls of Schuylkill Library meeting room

Address
3501 Midvale Ave
Part of the city
Lower Northwest

You can join online.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Pick a talk from the events page and use its Zoom link, or go to an in person talk at the Falls of Schuylkill Library meeting room. For the October 31, 2026 walking tour, email eastfallshistory@gmail.com, since the page gives no meeting place or sign-up steps..

You can just show up.

What to expect

Talks are given by a speaker, either on Zoom or at the library meeting room, and many are free. Walking tours run about an hour and a half to two hours in the morning, and members present their research on the places you visit.

Tips for your first visit

  • Bring cash for a walking tour, since past tours were paid in cash at the start.
  • Email the society before the October 31, 2026 tour to learn the meeting place and time.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Talks and tours are open to the public with dates on the events page and a way to join by email or mail, though the site does not say it welcomes newcomers; some past tours needed booking ahead..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Low cost. Many talks are free. Walking tours have usually cost $15, or $10 for members, paid at the start. Membership can be joined online or by mailed form; the dues amounts were not shown on the page we read.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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