Historical Society

Apple Festival Draws Crowd to Historic Schoolhouse

The Lower Saucon Township Historical Society (LSTHS) hosted its annual Apple Festival at the historic Lutz-Franklin Schoolhouse in October, drawing a crowd who enjoyed outdoor fall fun, according to organizers.

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LST Historical Society Plans Election Day Bake Sale

The Lower Saucon Township Historical Society (LSTHS) is seeking volunteers and donated baked goods for its annual Election Day bake sale, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Seidersville Hall polling location on Old Philadelphia Pike.

L. Saucon Festival to Feature Apple-Themed Fun

Enjoy a fun-filled fall day in the countryside at the Lower Saucon Township Historical Society's annual Apple Festival.​

Coopersburg Historical Society to Host Open House

The Coopersburg Historical Society will host an open house during the Coopersburg Farmers Market on Sunday, Aug. 4.

Hellertown Historical Society Offers Tours of 1761 Grist Mill Complex

The Hellertown Historical Society is hosting tours of the 1761 Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Complex on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month through October.

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Learn About Coopersburg’s Leaders and Legends at Historical Society Exhibit

The Coopersburg Historical Society's current "Leaders and Legends of Coopersburg" exhibit showcasing leaders who have helped shape the community will be open this Sunday, July 7, during the Coopersburg Farmers Market.

Attend Hellertown-Lower Saucon Heritage Day This Saturday

The free event will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations near the Saucon Rail Trail: Hellertown Historical Society's Heller-Wagner Grist Mill at 150 W. Walnut St., Hellertown, and the Saucon Valley Conservancy's Michael Heller Homestead at 1892 Friedensville Road, Bethlehem.

Old-Fashioned Toys Brought to Life by Collector: PHOTOS

Due to the ongoing popularity of electronic and battery-operated toys, it can be argued that the human spirit plays a much smaller role in exciting today's kids than it did with their parents and grandparents. Fortunately, one local man has an uncanny ability to change that.

Unplug & Play: Local Collector to Demo Human-Powered Toys

When was the last time you or your child played with a toy that didn't require an external power source? If you can't remember, an event being presented by the Coopersburg Historical Society might be for you.

Explore Easton’s Hidden History on Walking Tours

The tours leave from the Sigal Museum on Northampton Street in Easton every Saturday at 2 p.m., with guides covering a variety of topics related to the county seat's past.