1. 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 […]
2. America on WheelsAmerica on Wheels is an over-the-road transportation museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It features over 23,000 square feet of exhibit space with three main galleries, rotating exhibits, the HubCap Cafe, and a vehicle art gallery. The museum’s collection features over 75 bicycles, motorcycles, automobiles, and trucks that tell the story of people and products on the […]
3. 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 […]
4. 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 […]
5. Durham Historical SocietyThe Durham Historical Society is dedicated to the study and preservation of the history of Durham Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The group proudly shares the significant role played by the township and its residents to ensure that this history is not forgotten. Durham Township and its residents have played a major role in the […]
6. 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 […]
7. 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 […]
8. Lehigh County Historical SocietyThe Lehigh County Historical Society is one of the largest historical societies in America. Our 30,000- square-foot headquarters museum, the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, is a state-of-the-art climate-controlled facility that houses one of the finest historical research libraries in the state of Pennsylvania. The Heritage Museum includes 6 galleries with more than 13,000 square feet […]
9. Lehigh Valley 250From the steps of the courthouse, Robert Levers’ voice rang out on July 8, 1776 as residents gathered in Easton’s Centre Square were among the first to hear the words of the recently inscribed Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed them part of a new and democratic country. The occasion of the 250th anniversary of the […]
10. 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 […]
11. National Canal MuseumThe National Canal Museum is dedicated to telling the story of America’s historic towpath canals with a specific focus on the Lehigh and Delaware Canals that carried anthracite coal from the mines in Northeastern PA to markets in the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, and beyond. The museum interprets the history and culture of canals, as well […]
12. National Museum of Industrial HistoryThe National Museum of Industrial History is located on the SteelStacks campus on the former Bethlehem Steel site. The museum houses over 200 artifacts from across the world, telling the tale of America’s industrial might and the evolution of industry over time. Fun for all ages, the exhibits include interactives like a virtual hot air […]
13. Northampton County Historical and Genealogical SocietyNorthampton County Historical and Genealogical Society (NCHGS) has been a gathering place to explore art, culture, and American history made in Northampton County since 1906. Guests are invited to visit our sites to enjoy family-friendly activities, programs, exhibitions, events, and summer history camp. Private docent- led tours, free or discounted tours for schools and groups, […]
14. Reading Railroad Heritage MuseumThe Reading Railroad Heritage Museum is the educational and interpretive center for the extensive collections of the Reading Company Technical and Historical Society. Displays, video, hands-on experiences, and events illustrate the impact of the Reading Railroad on southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond from its beginning in 1833 until the end of its era in 1976. The […]
15. Schubert-Graber Log-Post Shop / Hivel Und Dahl Preservation SocietyNestled into the hillside on Powder Valley Road in Upper Milford Township is the Schubert-Graber Log-Post Shop. It is a circa 1760’s log building. A unique feature of the building is that the vertical corner posts are mortised to receive the tenoned horizontal logs. The early usage of the building is unclear, but it is […]
16. 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 […]
17. 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 […]
18. 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 […]
19. 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 […]
20. 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 […]