Adventures in Rose Valley Theater History!
2026-02-01 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The School in Rose Valley, 20 School Lane, Rose Valley, PA, 19063-4214, United States
“Adventures in Rose Valley Theater History”
Join Peter Schmitz, Adjunct Professor, Temple University Department of Theater for a talk followed by a reception. Actor, author and podcaster Peter will examine aspects of the artistry and history of the “Little Theatre Movement” in early 20th century Philadelphia. He will share readings from his recent book, Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia – as well as giving a special preview of this chapter on William L. Price and community theater production in Rose Valley.
Sunday, February 1, 2026, 4pm
$20 per person ($15 members)
Note location: Grace Rotzel Center at The School in Rose Valley.

Reservations:
Payment can be made online or at the door. Click here to register online.
Call 484-444-2961 (leave a message)
Email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Parking at the School in Rose Valley at the end of School Lane.

Howell Lewis Shay
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00
“Howell Lewis Shay: Formative Philadelphia Architect & Arbiter”
Join Scott Laughlin, an expert in historic real estate and an unfaltering volunteer with the Rose Valley Museum and Historical Society, as he presents the long and illustrious career of Howell Lewis Shay.
Mr. Shay was a long-term resident of Rose Valley from 1916 to 1941, then from 1953 until 1974. He is known as the arbiter of the final design for the Philadelphia Museum of Art at the young age of 31, working for Horace Trumbauer. His capability to find compromise and to guide his clients to seek better solutions through thoughtful design was his hallmark. While primarily a commercial architect, best known for his city skyscrapers, he designed eight amazing residences in Rose Valley, 2nd only to our founder, William Lightfoot Price.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 4pm
$20 per person ($15 members)
Note location: Grace Rotzel Center at The School in Rose Valley.

Reservations:
Payment can be made online or at the door. Click here to register online.
Call 484-444-2961 (leave a message)
Email: programs@rosevalleymuseum.org
Parking at the School in Rose Valley at the end of School Lane.
