Museum and Library
The 1895 Public School is a museum, with a library, containing many interesting artifacts, documents and photographs relating to the following:
- Ambler Borough
- Lower Gwynedd Township
- Whitpain Township
- Archaeological and Geologic Items – the Native American collection, and native rocks and minerals
- Artwork – paintings, prints, and signs
- Books – local, U.S., world, school books, ledgers, diaries, genealogy, cookbooks, dictionaries, religion, music, arts & crafts, biographies, atlases, and tax maps
- Business and Industry – Keasbey & Mattison, Amchem Products, Ambler Theater, and many others
- Community – churches, cemeteries, schools, roads, railroads, fire companies, and public libraries
- Documents – deeds, mortgages, leases, maps, blueprints, and patents
- Equipment – typewriters, check printer, cash register, telephone, and a voting booth
- Ephemera – advertisements, magazines, and newspapers
- Flags – local, state, U.S., and foreign
- Historic sites – buildings and tavern information
- Household Items – tables, chairs, stained glass, utensils, pans, vacuum, pottery, and glassware
- Military and Boy Scout items
- Photographs – parks, schools, postcards, meetings, historic properties, individuals, and sports teams
- Prehistoric footprint set in rock from local quarry
- School Items – desks, chalkboards, pencil boxes, notebooks, report cards, diplomas, and yearbooks
- Textiles – quilts, dresses, suits, hats, feathers, shoes, sweaters, uniforms, and leather
- Tools – agricultural, carpentry, and farming
- Toys – blocks, hoops, puzzles, skates, skateboard, board games, and a croquet game
Please view the Local History section of the website for local historic information and photographs.