Donations Matter

Ways You Can Help Support the Lehigh County Historical Society

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The Lehigh County Historical Society extends an eager invitation to friends, neighbors, scholars, and history buffs to join our growing membership.

Make a Donation to Support Our Daily Operations
The Lehigh County Historical Society gratefully accepts contributions to support the daily operations of the institution.

Add to the Collections
The Society is dedicated to increasing both the library and museum collections with material that complements and enhances the mission of the Society.

Make a Gift in Honor of or in Memory of Someone Special
Have you ever been at a loss about what gift to get that special someone?

Endowment Opportunities
Make an endowment gift to one of the Society’s sites that will last for generations.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Support one of the Society’s education programs for visitors of all ages.

Support Special Exhibitions
Promote the Society’s mission by helping to fund upcoming special exhibitions.

Become a Volunteer
Extremely limited positions exist on a case-by-case basis for self-starting, highly skilled individuals over the age of 18.

Society Wish List
Gift certificates are greatly appreciated for the Society to purchase supplies from: Home Depot, Staples, and Walmart.

Call Today
610-435-1072 to speak with our Executive Director Joseph Garrera with your questions or thoughts.

Consult you tax advisor for tax advice regarding charitable giving. Pennsylvania law requires that we provide the following notice: “A copy of the official registration and financial information of the Lehigh County Historical Society may be obtained from the PA Dept. of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.”

Funding for the Lehigh County Historical Society is supported by grants from:

The Century Fund
The Charles H. Hoch Foundation
The Julius and Katheryn Hommer Foundation
The Harry C. Trexler Trust
The Lehigh Valley Arts and Culture Relief Fund of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Activities are also supported in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.

Corporate Support

Special thanks to our Season Sponsor:

Gross McGinley LLP

Our Thanks To Our Corporate Supporters:

Do you have some spare time? Do you have an interest in the 18th Century? We have an exciting variety of volunteering opportunities available and are always keen to welcome new volunteers to our friendly team.

Allen Organ
Allentown Housing Authority
AlphaGraphics Lehigh Valley
Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
Amaranth Foundation
Arbor Insurance Group, Inc.
Arthur A. Swallow Associates
Belles Tree Service
Richard Brinckman
C.R. Notoris Clock & Coin
Campbell, Rappold & Yurasits LLP
Chesapeake Bay Rare Coins
Claussen Auctions
Community Insurance Co.
Crayola
Delaware Valley Rare Coin
Embassy Bank
Emmaus Historical Society
Erich J. Loch Diamond Jewelers
Fishburn Realty
France, Anderson, Basile & Co., P.C.
Gross McGinley LLP
Hipps & Sons Coins & Precious Metals, Inc.
J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Inc.
Jeras Corporation
Jered’s Estate Collectibles
JustBorn
Keystone Estate Specialists, LLC
Lehigh County Agricultural Society
Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority (ABE)
Atty. Buddy Lesavoy
Bill Liatys
Long Island Numismatics
Michael Lopsonzski
Macungie Historical Society
Richard Markley
McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn
The Morning Call
MS Coins
The Neffs National Bank
North East Gold & Silver
Northampton Coin Exchange
Olson Technologies, Inc.
Painting by Randy Ziegler
PenTeleData
Phoebe Floral & Home Decor
Reynolds Business Systems
SB One Insurance Agency
Schmoyer Funeral Home
Schuylkill County Historical Society
Ken Starrett
Stephen Gehringer Enterprises, Inc.
Super Heat, Inc.
Sylvia Fenstermacher Lawler Foundation for the Arts Fund of the Lehigh Valley Community Fund
Tangible Investments, Inc.
Trexler Funeral Home Inc.
Wood Natural Restorations
Yocco’s “The Hot Dog King”
Zettlemoyer Auction Company, LLC

Volunteer

Currently, there are no volunteer opportunities available.

Extremely limited positions exist on a case-by-case basis for self-starting, highly skilled individuals over the age of 18 who require minimal supervision and are good at following complex directions. Volunteer opportunities for historical reenactors, clerical volunteers, and other select positions are occasionally available. All volunteers must submit to and pass background checks that comply with Pennsylvania State law. Orientation is held on average twice a year. All volunteers must attend orientation and training.

For more information, please contact Jill Youngken at the Historical Society, 610-435-1074, Ext. 13.

If you are a full time college student interested in internships, please click here for more information!

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