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!
Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
BARRETT TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:
FLAG DAY CELEBRATION
at Cresco Station Museum
Early American Craft Demonstrations,
Children’s Historic Games, Face Painting,
a Strolling Musician, an Ice Cream Truck, and More!
Sunday, July 12, 2026 starting at 1:00PM
BARRETT and PARADISE TOWNSHIP
HISTORICAL SOCIETIES PRESENT:
PATRIOT RECOGNITION DAY
Honoring the lineal descendants of Patriots
who were loyal to the cause of Independence.
Featuring: The Philly Fife & Drum Company • American Legion
Color Guard • Representatives of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, and Local Dignitaries
Held at the Barrett Area Recreation Complex (BARC), Cresco
Bring your own lawn chair!
To be honored, please complete the application here:
CLICK HERE FOR PATRIOT RECOGNITION APPLICATION
Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
BARRETT TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:
AN AFTERNOON AT PARKSIDE CHAPEL
Route 191, Henryville Open to the Public
Join us for an afternoon of fellowship, patriotic songs & familiar hymns at Parkside Chapel. The chapel was built in 1893 as a place of worship for visitors staying at the nearby Park House Hotel and Henryville House. Parkside Chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
BARRETT TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:
THE MUSIC OF 1776
Under the Direction of RUTH KOCHERA
at Mountainhome United Methodist Church
Open to the Public Free Will Offering
Featuring a skit celebrating “The Making of the Flag”
with Betsy Ross and George Washington
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
Music by Mountain Winds, a local woodwinds quintet.
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.