Culture

History

Manavon was settled in 1732 and incorporated as the Borough of Phoenixville in 1849.

Beautification Advisory Commission

Our mission statement is "To promote, enhance, and sustain the beautification of the Borough of Phoenixville".

The Colonial Theatre

The Colonial Theatre, built in 1903 as a Vaudeville House, is owned and operated by the Association for the Colonial Theatre (ACT), a nonprofit corporation. ACT is committed to the full restoration of the Colonial as a cultural arts center.

Community Arts Phoenixville (CAP)

It is the mission of CAP to nurture creative and community living by providing quality art classes, workshops, programs, events, and exhibitions.

Phoenixville First

The Schuylkill Canal Association

Lock 60 of the Schuylkill Canal is one of only two sections of the Schuylkill Navigation System that are still watered, and the only operating lock remaining on the Schuylkill River.

The Schuylkilll River Heritage Center Phoenixville

The Schuylkill River Heritage Center is a historic gateway to northern Chester County that provides information about places of interest to visit throughout the county.

Schuylkill River National & State Heritage Area

The Schuylkill River National Heritage Area celebrates the rich culture and history of the Schuylkill River watershed as one of America's most significant cultural and industrial regions.

Classic Towns

Phoenixville has been named a Classic Town of Greater Phoenixville - check out their site to learn more!