Donations Matter
Ways You Can Help Support the Lehigh County Historical Society
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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