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 Eager treasure hunters arrived at the Spring-Ford Historical Society early Saturday morning for the society’s seventh annual fall yard sale festival on the grounds of the society headquarters and museum in Royersford.
Museum director Carolyn Fetterolf said she was surprised by how early people showed up for the yard sale, which began at 9 a.m. Some shoppers were there by 7:45 a.m., she said.
While those early shoppers may have seen a bit of fog, the previous night’s rain and early morning dampness cleared out before the official start of the festival, and warm sunshine and brilliant blue skies were the norm for the remainder of the day.
Fetterolf noted the festival began in 2001, when the historical society obtained the former Lewin Plantation House for its headquarters and museum. As soon as the place was ready, she recalled, the society held its first yard sale.
The yard sale is one of two major fundraisers for the society, according to Fetterolf. The other is the May Fair held on a spring Saturday on the museum grounds.
In addition to all sorts of yard sale treasures – both newer and older items – the festival featured a plant sale, bake sale and variety of food. The museum was open for visitors as well.
“I’m sure there’s a lot of good treasures,” commented Royersford resident Andrea Petaccio as she browsed among the tables. She didn’t need anything, she said, but had come to the event anyway to show her support for the historical society.
Carrying a large box full of dishes, picture frames and more, Perkiomenville resident Donna Dove confessed, “I just like stuff.” She enjoys going to yard sales, she said, and this one had the added attraction of benefiting the community. “It’s a wonderful organization and I’m really glad to support them,” she remarked.
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