Edgmont has always been home to people who care about preserving its past. Years ago, the township had an informal historical society, but over time, that effort faded. Thankfully, one remarkable woman carried the torch almost single-handedly: Jane Levis Carter (1909–2004), a lifelong Edgmont resident and a one-person historical society in her own right. Her 1976 book, Edgmont: The Story of a Township, is a treasure trove of local stories and memories she collected through decades of conversations with residents.
When I agreed—”until someone else stepped forward”—to write these local history articles starting in 2022, I began by reading Jane’s book. Month by month, I’ve continued learning something new about Edgmont, and I wanted to share what I was discovering. In 2023, I created the Edgmont Township Historical Society Facebook group to connect with others who care about the township’s story, especially those who might not receive the Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors magazine. Today, that group has 177 members, and we’d love to welcome more. If you’re on Facebook, please join us there!
As of the 2020 Census, Edgmont’s population stood at 4,283 residents, and with the new Ventry at Edgmont Preserve and Caswell at Runnymeade Farms developments adding 416 more households, the community is growing. But you don’t need to be a lifelong resident like Jane Levis Carter to 
take an interest in your town’s history. That’s what inspired a few of us, about a year ago, to explore creating a new Edgmont Township Historical Society. After a summer of planning, we gathered a roomful of interested residents last September to talk about the idea, and to our relief and delight, many people were eager to help. Out of that meeting, we formed an official nonprofit historical society, elected a Board and officers, and began meeting monthly, usually at the Township building. As the seasons change, we plan to gather at some of Edgmont’s historic sites for our meetings. Please come out and join us at a meeting and see if any of the ideas being discussed there might be something you would like to do.
Now, with the organizational work behind us, the Historical Society is ready to step onto the public stage. Edgmont Township will host its Fourth Annual Community Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Arasapha Farms. The Historical Society will have a table there with interactive displays where you can find your home on historic maps, learn about our upcoming fall and winter events, and sign up as a member.
Please save the date, come out to support Community Day, and be sure to stop by our table so we can get to know you!
For more history on Edgmont Township, Delaware County, and membership information, please visit our Facebook group at https://facebook.com/groups/edgmonthistoricalsociety/