BARRETT TOWNSHIP: FRONTIER TO FREEDOM
1776 - 2026
SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL EVENTS
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Barrett Township Historical Society has scheduled
a series of programs for 2026. We hope you will join us as we honor our Patriots, observe our country’s accomplishments, and gather with
the rest of the nation to celebrate this milestone. Our events are listed on the calendar pages, detailed below, and are open to the public.
We look forward to welcoming you, your friends, and family!
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
BARRETT TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:
REVOLUTIONARY PENNSYLVANIA SERIES
Author John L. Moore
Open to the Public
at Barrett/Paradise Friendly Library
Friday, November 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
BARRETT TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:
QUILTS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD
by Jackie Magann, a Bicentennial Living History Volunteer
at Valley Forge National Park
at Barrett/Paradise Friendly Library
The quilt shown above is the Saltonstall Quilt, circa 18th century, made from small silk triangles stretched over paper templates using a patchwork quilting technique called paper piecing. At the center of the quilt is an appliqued angel figure with outstretched arms and unfurled wings.
Friday, December 18, 2026 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM
BARRETT TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:
A COLONIAL CHRISTMAS GATHERING
at Barrett/Paradise Friendly Library
Featuring an old-world toy exhibit and colonial refreshments.
Enter to win a colonial wreath made by Julie Niering!
Period costumes encouraged – all are welcome.