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The History of Public School Buildings in Lower Merion, 1812 – Present
Ted Goldsborough, Lower Merion High School class of 1957, is President Emeritus of the Lower Merion History Society. A lifelong Lower Merion resident, he was born and raised in Narberth and taught English for 28 years in the Lower Merion School District. Ted was the host of LMTV's Living History with Ted Goldsborough.
Ted will present his decades of research on the history of the public school buildings in Lower Merion, going back to its first schools in the early 1800s. His presentation will last about 90 minutes, with time for questions and discussion. Ted's research is freely available here. This presentation is free, but preregistration is required. Please register here.
Lower Merion Historical Society’s 75th Anniversary Potluck Picnic!
Please join us as we celebrate 75 YEARS of the Lower Merion Historical Society! Click here to register.
Past Events
Annual Meeting & Victoria Donohoe Celebration
Please join us as we review our busy 2023 year and celebrate the forthcoming publication of the manuscript left to the Society by Victoria Donohoe, beloved artist, art critic, and historian, lately of Narberth. Event is free, but please register here.
To Be of Use Somewhere in France: The Woman’s Club of Bala Cynwyd during the First World War
Philadelphia Women in Horticulture in the Early 20th Century and Hidden Lower Merion Connections
This event has passed, but you may access a recording of the program here.