1. 1758 Sun InnBuilt in 1758 by the Moravians, the Sun Inn was well known in Colonial times for its excellent food, hospitality, and comfortable accommodations. Many dignitaries of the era traveled to Bethlehem to stay and dine at the inn, including Founding Fathers George Washington and his wife Martha, Alexander Hamilton, and John and Abigail Adams. Several […]
2. Alburtis Lock Ridge Historical SocietyOur historical society preserves the heritage of the towns of Alburtis, Lock Ridge, and surrounding areas that were once centers of industry and home to the Thomas Iron Company, Lock Ridge Furnace, key iron ore mines, and a local railroad hub. The society is headquartered in the Memorial Presbyterian Church at the corner of Church […]
3. Asbury Grist Mill / Musconetcong Watershed AssociationThe Asbury Grist Mill forms much of the early industrial character of the Franklin Township, Village of Asbury. Since the mill’s construction along the Musconetcong River circa 1865-1867 as a grist mill, the building has characterized the early industrial might of New Jersey with its use of water wheel, and later, turbine to power the […]
4. Atlas Cement Company Memorial MuseumThe Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum traces the development of the Atlas Portland Cement Company and the greater Northampton, PA community. The museum honors and preserves the heritage of a legendary cement plant that employed more than 5,000 workers and quickly became the largest cement plants in the world, contributing to the building of the […]
5. Boyertown Area Historical SocietyThe Boyertown Area Historical Society’s mission is to collect and preserve historically significant items and information from the Boyertown area past while enabling this history to be enjoyed and studied into the Boyertown area future. The society has a dedicated genealogy library, a museum with four permanent exhibits, and a rotating exhibit space. Recently, the […]
6. Camel's Hump Farm Environmental Education Center and Community Garden at Johnston's EstatePurchased in 2015 by the Friends of Johnston, Inc – an all-volunteer charitable non-profit – Camel’s Hump Farm is located on the historic 135-acre Archibald Johnston estate, the country home of Bethlehem’s first mayor. The Friends of Johnston, Inc. was formed by a group of concerned citizens in 2012 to save the Johnston Estate from […]
7. Coopersburg Historical SocietyVisitors to the Coopersburg Historical Society Museum will have the opportunity to learn about the history and founding of our town from it’s 18th century origin as a stopping point on the Bethlehem-Philadelphia road to the present time. During that time period it experienced growth and prosperity with diverse businesses that included the Seven […]
8. Esther M. Lee African American Heritage CenterOur mission is to highlight African American stories and legacies and make visible those who have contributed to Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley local history. We will document and preserve historical information integral to Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley African American community through an online digital archive available for research and exploration. Our group offers […]
9. Forks Township Historical SocietyThe Society was founded by a group of historically minded citizens in April 2002 with the purpose of assembling items of historical significance regarding the township. Over the past years the Society has compiled substantial amounts of historical information from the incorporation of Forks Township in 1754 to the present day. Forks was primarily an […]
10. Friends of Hopewell Furnace National Historic SiteHopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883. Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant for the time. The park’s 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the business, technology, and lifestyle of our growing nation. While the site is […]
11. Historic Bethlehem Museums & SitesHistoric Moravian Bethlehem is one of only eight National Historic Landmark Districts in Pennsylvania and one of only about 200 in the entire United States. In July 2024, it joined an esteemed group of historic locations in Denmark, Northern Ireland, and Germany when Moravian Church Settlements (MCS) were inscribed to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage […]
12. Historic Catasauqua Preservation AssociationHCPA traces its beginnings to 1983 when a small group of residents banded together to prepare applications for the establishment of two national historic districts in the Borough of Catasauqua (Lehigh County, Pennsylvania); the Biery’s Port Historic District and the Mansion District. Since then, HCPA has worked to revive and maintain the towpath along the […]
13. Historic Dreibelbis FarmThe Dreibelbis farm at Virginville was founded in 1778 by Jacob B. Dreibelbis, son of the original Dreibelbis family immigrant, John Jacob Dreibelbis. Joel and Elizabeth Dreibelbis, who are credited with modernizing the colonial–era farm, replaced the original log cabin with the current brick house in 1868. Since then, the farm has remained largely intact […]
14. Historic Easton CemeteryEaston Cemetery was opened in 1849 at a time when cemeteries in America provided recreational opportunities as well as sites for burials. Families would picnic at the grave of a loved one. This activity became so popular that one had to obtain a ticket for entry and people in horse and buggies were lined up […]
15. Horner's Cemetery Historical SocietyHorner’s is noted as being the oldest cemetery in Northampton County. The land Horner’s Cemetery lies on was part of Craig’s Scotch- Irish Settlement, a group of Ulster immigrants who arrived in Philadelphia and settled in Northampton County in 1728 – years before the Moravians settled in Nazareth and Bethlehem. While the newly settled community […]
16. Knauss HomesteadThe Knauss Homestead house was built in 1777 for Sebastian Knauss – one of the Founding Fathers. He donated land to the Emmaus Moravian Church for the establishment of our community. Join us for Old Fashioned Christmas in Emmaus, bingo, festivals and tours.
17. Kutztown Area Historical SocietyThe museum contains artifacts and photos of the Kutztown area, including Native American artifacts, Keith Haring original drawings, Pennsylvania long rifles, textiles, and more. Our non-circulating library features books and periodicals relevant to Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Dutch culture. The model train display is a holiday tradition for many families. The annual holiday festival […]
18. Lafayette College Art GalleriesThe Lafayette College Art Galleries present works of art ranging from today’s most exciting artists and creative practitioners to historically significant collection pieces. Exhibitions at Lafayette College Art Galleries engage visitors by featuring stellar works of creative expression that delight the senses and stimulate the mind. The Lafayette College Art Galleries celebrate artistic practices that […]
19. Leesport Area Historical SocietyWe are a 2 story, 4 room, brick schoolhouse built circa 1858. One room is set up as a classroom, one room as a museum with rotating displays, a 1930’s print shop, a display of the Rising Sun Sunners Softball Team (1975, 1977, 1979 National Champions. 1976 World Champions), and one room for research of […]
20. Leesport Lock House FoundationThe Lock House property includes a locktender’s house built around 1840 by the Schuylkill Navigation Company. The house is furnished to represent the time period between 1890 and 1910. The property also includes part of the canal lock. Museum room includes historic artifacts and history of the Schuylkill Navigation Company. The house has been placed […]
21. Lenape Nation of PennsylvaniaThe Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of Lenape history and culture. Created to join together the members of the Lenape Nation and anyone else interested in continuing the development of the language and culture of the Lenape people, the Lenape Nation is active in the revival of […]
22. Lower Macungie Township Historical SocietyVisitors to the Lower Macungie Historical Society will learn about the history and development of Lower Macungie Township (LMT) and the surrounding region. Agriculture, iron mining and Pennsylvania German heritage are a central part of 18th and 19th-century LMT history. The museum features many displays, interpretive signs, artifacts, a farm wagon, a large screen TV […]
23. Lower Saucon Township Historical Society: Lutz-Franklin SchoolhouseVisitors can step back in time to experience the learning environment of students who attended the one-room schoolhouse during the years 1930-1958. Artifacts and documents, including textbooks, maps, and photographs, allow visitors to develop a chronology of the schoolhouse and to construct a timeline that reveals changes that occurred in education in Pennsylvania. From 1880 […]
24. Northampton Area Historical SocietyThe Northampton Area Historical Society was founded in 1977 by a group of Northampton residents interested in preserving the history of Northampton Borough. The Northampton Area Historical Society since its inception has been responsible for the restoration and maintenance of the historical Siegfried Station. The Society also operates a museum at the site containing documents and […]
25. Quakertown Historical SocietyThe Quakertown Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals from the community. The organization is led by a volunteer Board of Directors who chair multiple committees that work to preserve the Borough’s rich heritage. Visitors can see town history exhibits in the Upper Bucks Visitor Center at the Marketplace […]
26. Roseberry Homestead / Phillipsburg Area Historical SocietyThe Roseberry Homestead is an 18th-century Georgian-style manor with a restored 19th-century kitchen. Artifacts found on site are displayed inside the house. Stenciling on parlor walls are special to the house. The house is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Rosebery Homestead is maintained by the Phillipsburg Historical Society.
27. Ross Township Historical SocietyThe Ross Township Historical Society is a group of people with a heart for history and this community. We are currently at work planning events for the community, taking on preservation projects and collecting display items. We are located within the former Ross Township municipal building.
28. Saucon Valley Conservancy / Heller HomesteadThe mission of the Saucon Valley Conservancy is to preserve the historic and natural environment of the Saucon Valley as an educational and recreational resource for area citizens and visitors. The major stewardship of the Conservancy is the Michael Heller Homestead and the Saucon Creek corridor. The Heller Homestead (Michael & Margaret Heller House) located just off […]
29. Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage CenterVisitors to the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania discover what life was like for those who settled the Upper Perkiomen Valley through viewing exhibits, participating in programs, and conducting their own research in the library. The museum exhibits both tell the stories of the Schwenkfelders, a Protestant group who came to southeastern […]
30. Slate Belt Heritage CenterThe Slate Belt Heritage Center collects, preserves, interprets, and presents the history, culture, and industry of the slate region of Pennsylvania. The Heritage Center invites you to journey to hometown America. Experience the warmth of an Italian kitchen, the comfort of a Cornish parlor, the craft of Welsh artisans, and the community pride in our […]
31. Slate Belt Museum and Historical SocietyThe non-profit Slate Belt Museum and Historical Society was formed in 1977 to gather, curate and preserve artifacts, writings, art, memorabilia, and other media that reflects and records the history of the Slate Belt region of the Lehigh Valley and Pocono Mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania. The country gothic building that houses the Slate Belt Museum […]
32. Stroudsburg Little Bethel Historical AssociationLittle Bethel Historical Association is a a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church building on 3rd Street in Stroudsburg, PA. It was established in 1868 and it was the only church that minorities could go to at the time. The last time this was an operating church […]
33. Tatamy Historical SocietyGuests to the Tatamy Historical Society will enjoy an exciting look at the history of the Borough of Tatamy through photography, textiles, decorative arts, and other objects. Genealogists and historians should not miss the collection of scrapbooks, records, newspaper articles, and more in the archives. Founded in 1982, the Society invites the public to become […]
34. The President Pumping Engine/Ueberroth Zinc MineThis site is dedicated to preserving the history of zinc mining in the Center/Saucon Valley area of Upper Saucon Township. The village in the center of this zinc mining heritage is Friedensville. Here in the 1840s, the discovery of zinc-rich mineral deposits led to, along with concurrent developments in New Jersey, the first industrial-scale zinc […]
35. Upper Milford Historical SocietyUpper Milford is the oldest Township in Lehigh County. Founded in 2006 as an idea, the UMHS is now a growing collection of archives and artifacts of the Villages of Upper Milford Township. Visitors to the archive can research the history of properties and families, discover the history of past and current farms and businesses, […]
36. Washington Crossing Historic ParkToday the 500-acre park is managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and operated through partnership with The Friends of Washington Crossing Park. Each year the park hosts thousands of visitors, from local schoolchildren to visitors from around the world, who come to see the point from which a battered and dispirited […]
37. Weatherly Area MuseumThe Weatherly Area Museum showcases the story of how the town was founded and the businesses and industries that helped shape it over the years. Artifacts, photography, and historical memorabilia are on display. The museum was founded in 2012 to showcase John “Jack” Koehler’s extensive collection of Weatherly and Lehigh Valley Railroad artifacts, and business […]
38. Weisenberg-Lowhill Township Historical SocietyWeisenberg-Lowhill Township Historical Society promotes the discovery, collection, preservation, archive, display, interpretations and publication of the history, historical records, culture, landmarks, artifacts, memorabilia, and data of, and relating to Weisenberg and Lowhill Townships and their surrounding areas. Visit the society, located in the former Werleys Corner Hotel, in New Tripoli, to see clothing, furniture, photographs, […]
39. Whitehall Historical Preservation SocietyBuilt by Peter Grim in 1807, the Helfrich Springs Grist Mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The Whitehall Historical Preservation Society began preservation of the mill in 1984. It has become the hub for our monthly speaker programs and special events, while standing as a museum of Whitehall Township’s […]
40. Williams Township Historical SocietyWilliams Township, founded 1750, is home to four structures on the National Register of Historic Places – the Coffeetown Grist Mill, Isaac Stout House, Jacob Arndt House, and Camelback Stone Arch Bridge on Durham Rd. WTHS planners have provided programs that combine history and insights into lifeways of the past. Email Jamesmmartin60@gmail.com or Lhh2@lehigh.edu for […]