Mission Statement
To Promote British Heritage to Residents of the Delaware Valley
To Provide a Forum, namely Ormiston Mansion, for holding events relevant to British Heritage
To Maintain Ormiston Mansion for the benefit of the citizens of Philadelphia, and residents of the Delaware Valley and visitors
To Provide at least three public events each year at which Ormiston Mansion is available to the public
To Raise Funds to Maintain Ormiston Mansion and to cover the costs of public events
Incorporated in June 1982, the Royal Heritage Society of the Delaware Valley is a privately funded, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. The Society's Mission is to preserve Pennsylvania's British Heritage and make a contribution to the City of Philadelphia by preserving and maintaining Ormiston Mansion in East Fairmount Park.
The Royal Heritage Society was formed initially to provide a focal point for those of British heritage in Philadelphia and to fill the void felt with the closing of the British Consulate in 1980. Thus, the founders continued the tradition of consular service established by Philadelphia born Phineas Bond who was appointed British consul in 1786.
Today, the Society is mindful of its traditional focus and has an outreach effort for the involvement of a large circle of people to use the resources of the Society.
Click here for a printable copy of the RHS/Ormiston brochure and membership application.