1. 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 […]
2. Emmaus Historical SocietyThe Emmaus Historical Society collects, preserves, and showcases Emmaus artifacts, documents, histories, photographs, and genealogy for displays, research, and educational programs and events throughout the year. The Society makes accessible the history of Emmaus, ensuring that historic preservation plays a role in our community. The Society offers exceptional group tours for any group of 2 […]
3. 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 […]
4. 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 […]
5. Jacobsburg Historical SocietyVisitors to Boulton, the Henry family estate on the Bushkill Creek, can spend a few hours or a full day touring the many buildings on the site, all managed by the Jacobsburg Historical Society. They can visit the historic Henry Homestead, now the internationally-known Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum. The PLRM features a substantial collection of original, […]
6. 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 […]
7. 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 […]
8. 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, […]
9. Parsons-Taylor HouseThe Parsons-Taylor House was built in 1757 by Surveyor-General William Parsons and was later rented by George Taylor until his death in 1781. Taylor is noted as one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, a member of the Continental Congress, and an ironmaster who aided in the American Revolutionary War effort. The house, […]
10. 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 […]
11. 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 […]
12. Three Church Hill Arts & Historical SocietyThis new Northampton County organization plans to preserve and share the area’s rich history, folklore, arts, and humanities past and present. Members have created the Bell Tower Cultural Center, a vibrant gathering place and art center located in the former Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Martins Creek, in Bangor. Their historic cemetery contains the graves of […]
13. 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 To celebrate Passport to History over the past three years, WTHS offered well attended historic self-driving tours, first a […]