Historical Sites
The Skippack region is steeped in Revolutionary War history. Approximately two years after forming a new army and one year after Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, George Washington led the Continental Army through the Skippack Region on the way to the Battle of Germantown, and in retreat just after losing the battle to the British.
The area contains one of the largest groups of historic structures west of Philadelphia, ranging from houses and inns to mills and churches. Most date back to the early 1700's, have been fully restored, and are in daily use as private residences, restaurants and commercial establishments.
The Skippack Historical Society, a non-profit organization formed in 1967 for the purpose of researching and documenting the many historical sites and rich history of the Skippack Valley, has researched many of the area’s structures and historic sites and is a great resource to local residents interested in the area’s rich history.
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Skippack Historical Society
Phone: 610-584-1166We invite you to call for information and or a tour of the Indenhofen Farmstead built circa 1720. Once a stop on the 1900’s rural trolley route, Skippack Village is now one of the quantist shopping villages in the state. Creativity and craftsmanship, along with a warm country atmosphere, pervade the antique, craft and specialty shops, art galleries and fine restaurants, open all year round. Most of the shops are tucked into renovated original 18th and 19th century buildings, homes and barns, all situated on a park-like setting in Montgomery County. Skippack Village has a distinguished place in history as one of General Washington’s encampments during the Revolutionary War.
