Historic Preservation Office Finds Home in Horsham

was once home to Pennsylvania governor William Keith. And now, nearly 300 years later, the state has once again taken up residence on this 42-acre Horsham parcel. 

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission recently opened a new field office for historic preservation services at Graeme Park. Located on the first floor of a restored, early 19th century fieldstone barn, the office is staffed by historic preservation specialist Cory R. Kegerise. 

According to PHMC, the office's aim is to help area residents, local governments and non-profit groups gain better access to various programs, including the surveying and documentation of historic places, National Register of Historic Places nominations, certified local government designation, Historical Architectural Review Board training, grant and rehabilitation investment tax credits and state historical marker applications.

Beth McCausland, President of the Friends of Graeme Park, said Kegerise has been operating out of Graeme Park for a few months. And, while his address may be synonymous with the historical site, McCausland said his role is separate from Graeme Park. 

Kegerise has office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment. Drop-in hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment with Kegerise, call 215-219-3824 or email him at ckegerise@pa.gov.

Graeme Park is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.