The Schuylkill River Heritage Center is an historic gateway to northern Chester County that provides information about places of interest to visit throughout the county. It also highlights the Schuylkill River’s resources from Pottsville to Philadelphia.
Historic artifacts and large murals showcase the industrial legacy of the Schuylkill River and the former Phoenix Iron and Steel company. Constantly running videos give visitors a comprehensive overview of the region’s resources and its history.
The Phoenix Iron Company Foundry, built in 1882, is home to the Schuylkill River Heritage Center. We are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm. On First Fridays, we are also open from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Please Join UsTuesday, December 10th | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMThis includes a tour of the Heritage Center. This two-hour networking event offers the perfect opportunity to engage with fellow Chamber members and community leaders while savoring a great cup of coffee. Plus, don’t miss the highlight of the morning – a guided tour of […]
Jace Ertell is a knowledgeable and respected historian. He is a longtime leader of the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area and a member of the Schuylkill River Heritage Center’s Board of Directors. Using archival photographs and postcards, he will tell the story of places in Phoenixville that are now gone, but not forgotten. He […]
The Schuylkill River Heritage Center cordially invites you to attend Our 15th Heritage Celebration October 18, 2024 5:30 – 7:30 PM THE PHOENIX WHEEL IS MOVING FORWARD Please join us to celebrate its progress at this informal event that will take place in a tented and heated area at 351 W. Bridge St. – near […]
Learn the history of the Foundry building and its place in Phoenixville since 1882.
Travel the Schuylkill River and explore scenes from its industrial past, learn how the river plays an important role in the development of the area.
Samuel Reeves’ designs for the Phoenix Column Tower (the Centennial Tower) became the inspiration for the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
This history/geography app will give you the opportunity to learn about our area as you are driving, hiking, or biking. Included are points of interest from Valley Forge National Historical Park along the Schuylkill River to Spring City and Royersford. It includes all of the Phoenixville Borough, Schuylkill, East Pikeland, Charlestown, and West Pikeland Townships. It includes photography and descriptive information of more than 80 historic places in the region.
