Welcome to the Society Hill Civic Association
History lives here. So do we.
SHCA is dedicated to preserving the beauty, safety, and charm of Society Hill. Working together to maintain clean streets, safeguard our historic character, and keep our community informed and connected.
What We Do
We are a passionate group of volunteers dedicated to making Society Hill a safer, cleaner, and more beautiful place for all who live here and visit. Together, we take pride in preserving our neighborhood’s charm and creating a welcoming, vibrant community. Today, we proudly represent more than 5,000 families, individuals, and businesses.
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We keep Society Hill thriving by preserving the historic residential character of our neighborhood, enhancing public spaces, protecting historic landmarks, advocating for neighborhood needs, keeping residents well-informed, and providing a forum to address quality-of-life issues for Society Hill.
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How we keep our community informed.
Membership
Annual membership dues play a vital role in enriching the quality of life in our historic district. Your support helps fund initiatives that make a real difference for our community. We’re also deeply grateful to the local businesses whose generous contributions sustain our efforts, and we encourage our members to show their support by shopping local.
Learn MoreSociety Hill Preservation Foundation
Your gift to the Society Hill Preservation Foundation will support all of our efforts to maintain and improve Society Hill. Programs include cleaning and graffiti removal, sidewalk repairs, tree tending, preservation of historic landmarks, support for neighborhood causes, and many more. Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible.
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Advertising in our bi-monthly Society Hill Reporter offers businesses a unique opportunity to connect with nearly 5,000 engaged readers across 3,600 households. The Reporter is delivered to every home in Society Hill regardless of membership status, allowing your message to reach the entire neighborhood.
Learn MoreSociety Hill History
Society Hill, one of Philadelphia’s most cherished historic neighborhoods, holds the largest collection of 18th- and early 19th-century buildings in the county. Our streets feature iconic Federal and Georgian style row houses, brick sidewalks, gardens, and mid-20th century high-rises. Designated a historic district in 1971, Society Hill is a model of sustainable urban living that blends colonial charm with modern touches.
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