Unless otherwise noted, events are held at the
Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum
432 W. Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102

Abraham Lincoln Exhibit
Learn more about Abraham Lincoln's life, accomplishments, and legacy as you tour this inspiring exhibition. FREE to members, $6.00 for non-member adults, and $3.00 for non-member children. 

Civil War: America at the Crossroads
The exhibit will explore the Civil War from all perspectives—North, South, and Slave.  Learn how the Lehigh Valley contributed to the war to save the Union.  This is a rare opportunity to see historic Civil War relics.  This exhibit and related programs are funded in part by grants from the County of Lehigh, the Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation, the Keystone Nazareth Charitable Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, the Rider-Pool Foundation, and the Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust. FREE to members, $6.00 for non-member adults, and $3.00 for non-member children. 

Through 2011

Exhibit—“Energy Past & Present: Creating, Consuming & Conserving”  Through simple, fun, hands-on activities, visitors learn about the role of energy in their lives and discover how easy it is to reduce energy use at home. FREE to members, $6.00 for non-member adults, and $3.00 for non-member children.  Sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. 

Opening
Saturday, March 13

On display through May 9

1:00 pm:  Opening of Exhibit “Oil:  Celebrating the Story—Progress from Petroleum”
A celebration of America’s first oil well, drilled near Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859.  Featuring dozens of photos of the various stages of the historic Pennsylvania Oil Boom, the exhibit includes text and visuals that briefly tell the story of how the world’s oil industry began. Opening events feature an opportunity to meet representatives of the Oil Region Alliance in Oil City, Pennsylvania.  Come hear a special presentation titled, “Pennsylvania: Birthplace of American Oil.”  The exhibit will remain on display through May 9th during regular museum hours of Tues.-Sat. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Sunday Noon-4:00 pm.Held at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 W. Walnut Street, Allentown, PA  18102.  $6.00 for non-member adults, and $3.00 for non-member children.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.:  “History Expo”
Enjoy a day of family programs and events including Pennsylvania Dutch games, a Civil War encampment and much more.  Experience why history is so important.  Find your place in history at this Expo designed for adults and children.  The Museum is FREE  today!  Children also receive a FREE hot dog & beverage.  Held at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 W. Walnut Street, Allentown, PA  18102. 

Exhibits, events, and other operations of the Lehigh County Historical Society are supported in part by grants from the  Bastian Foundation, the Century Fund, the Harry C. Trexler Trust, the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, and the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.