Nonprofit
Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society
A local history group that keeps an archive of Roxborough, Manayunk, and Wissahickon records, writes neighborhood history, and helps other local groups share their own history.
- Low cost
- Kids OK
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What they do
Book an appointment to visit the archive or ask for research help, read the history blog, come to talks and events, or become a member and volunteer.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
Talks, meetings and events are posted on the group's calendar. Dates, times, places and formats vary, and some events are held on Zoom.
Archive, inside the Roxborough branch of the Free Library
- Address
- 6245 Ridge Ave
- Part of the city
- Lower Northwest
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Email rmwhsarchives@gmail.com to book an archive visit, or to join as a member at the yearly rate. The Contact Us page on the website has a form too..
Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
A visit is by appointment, for up to two people at a time, in a small room inside the Roxborough library branch. Food, drink and pets are not allowed, and children must come with an adult. The site does not say how long a visit lasts or what research help costs.
Tips for your first visit
- Book a time by email first, since visits are by appointment only.
- Leave food, drink and pets at home.
- Bring an adult with any child.
- Park on Hermitage Street, where free street parking is recommended.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Open to the public, with a clear way in by email or the contact form. Archive visits need an appointment, and only two visitors are allowed at a time..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Low cost. Yearly membership: $10 student, $20 individual, $30 family, as listed for 2025 on the membership page.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
- Access notes
- The archive itself is not wheelchair accessible, though the library's main entrance is. Visits are by appointment, for two visitors at a time. Free street parking is available, and Hermitage Street is the suggested spot.
Requirements
- Children can take part with a parent.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: rmwhs.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: rmwhs.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: rmwhsarchives@gmail.com Source: rmwhs.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Georgiana Gould Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: rmwhs.org, seen October 8, 2026
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
- September 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- rmwhs.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Status, Cost, First step, Contacts, Location, Last sign of life
- rmwhs.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location, Access, First step, Schedule
- rmwhs.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, First step
- rmwhs.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule
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