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.
To All Our Members, Friends and Visitors: Because of our care and concern for everyone, the Schuylkill River Heritage Center will be closed through the month of May. The Story of Trails and Parks Throughout the USA, featuring Steve Elkinton, who worked at the National Park Service for 36 years, was planned for Tuesday, April […]
Here is a list of our currently scheduled upcoming events for late Spring, Summer and Fall 2020. Thursday, May 14th at 7:30 PM Daniel Campbell will be giving a presentation about historic mills in our region. This may be postponed and rescheduled for October. Cancelled – Will be rescheduled. Thursday, July 16th 5:30 to 7:30 […]
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.
