| Unless otherwise noted, events are held at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum 432 W. Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102 Admission Price includes all Museum Exhibits, Research Library, and most Programs: Members FREE, Non-member Adults $10, 3-11 yrs. $3, Under 2 Free | |
| Ongoing Exhibits | |
| Exhibit: Native Americans: A Diverse & Evolving History Native Americans have inhabited Pennsylvania for more than 10,000 years. Featuring hundreds of authentic Native American artifacts, this exhibition explores what archaeology tells us about the Native Americans of Eastern Pennsylvania. Exhibit and accompanying programs are sponsored in part by a grant from the Keystone Savings Foundation. | |
| Exhibit: The American Presidency This exhibition features Presidential portraits, campaign buttons, and commemorative pieces related to individual presidents such as Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy. Exhibit and accompanying programs are sponsored in part by grants from the County of Lehigh and the Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Trust. | |
| Exhibit: The Life & Legacy of General Harry C. Trexler Explore the inspiring life and legacy of General Harry C. Trexler, industrialist, conservationist, and philanthropist. Learn about his many interests, hobbies, and business pursuits. Discover the greatness of Harry Trexler and his wife Mary. | |
| Exhibit: Donald P. Miller: Philanthropist, Community Leader and Businessman Discover the impact Don Miller made by supporting more than 200 nonprofits in the Lehigh Valley. Learn how he established The Century Fund to help nonprofit organizations achieve success. View a media production about his life and legacy. | |
| Exhibit: The American Revolution The American Revolution was a seminal event in world history. It created the United States and gave our country its identity. Explore how the American Revolution transformed America, inspiring it with many of America’s noble ideals: commitment to freedom and liberty, equality, constitutionalism and self-government. Learn about the tremendous sacrifices made by ordinary people to gain independence and create a new nation. Upcoming Events & Programs: All programs and events are subject to change or rescheduling. Celebrate July 4th with the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum Saturday, July 4, 2026 – 10 am – 4 pm Lecture at 1:00 pm Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence with a special one-day event at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum. View artifacts connected to the nation’s founding and the Lehigh Valley’s role in the American Revolution, including a deed bearing the signature of George Taylor, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy a 1:00 p.m. lecture featuring the dramatic wartime rescue of Elizabeth Allen, a reading of the Declaration, and tours of Trout Hall, the 1770 stone mansion built by James Allen. See our America’s 250th Semiquincentennial Celebration page for more information. FREE to members, non-member adults $10, age 2-11 $3, under 2 FREE Check back soon for special upcoming programs. All programs and events are subject to change & rescheduling. Contact the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum for the most up-to-date information. | |
| Exhibits, events, and other operations of the Lehigh County Historical Society are supported in part by grants from the •Century Fund, the •Charles H. Hoch Foundation, the •Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation, the •Harry C. Trexler Trust, the devoted members of the Society, and countless others who have made generous donations. Funding for the Lehigh County Historical Society is supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This Project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development. We thank you; we could not do it without member support. |
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