Historical Commission

Meetings & Open House

Regular Meetings are on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30PM at John Cadwalader House. 

Open Houses are on the first Sunday of every month from 2:00PM to 4:00PM (April to November) at John Cadwalader House. 

Address: 21 N. Village Ave. Lionville PA 19341

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas and minutes are available in the Agenda Center.

View Agendas and Minutes

Members

Uwchlan Township Historical Commission was founded in 1975 to promote historic preservation within the township and in conjunction with the National Bicentennial celebration.

If you have questions about the Commission, the work they do or want to get involved, you can: 

John Cadwalader House

Cadwalader House
Name
Commission position
Term
Lee WisdomChairperson2022 - 2024
Charles Jackson Vice Chairperson2023 - 2025
Michael HuffmanSecretary2021 - 2023
Ruth OsbornTreasurer2023 - 2025
Judith HauptMember2022 -2024
Elyse JacksonMember2023 - 2025
Holly LopackiMember2023 - 2025
Lou PaulMember2023 - 2025
Charlene ServianMember2022 - 2024
Teddi WrightMember2023 - 2025

Township-owned properties

The Township owns two historic properties, Edith P. Moore School House and the Cadwalader House. 

Located in the Cadwalader House is the Frances Matthews Library, where historical documents from the Township’s past are archived.

The facilities are also equipped with scanning equipment to preserve pictures and documents and return the originals to their owner without delay.

Historical Commission Application Package

Lionville National Historic District

The Lionville National Historic District was established in 1980. 

Presently, the Historical Commission is cataloging all buildings in the township built before 1950 as required by county and state regulations.

Publications

The Uwchlan Township Tricentennial Book published in 2012 is  available for sale for $20 per copy.

Other publications may be purchased as well. You may order copies to be mailed with an additional cost for postage and handling. 

Please call 610-363-4944 or 
visit our Book Store