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| 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. Lecture program “Relive Hess’s Department Store: Through Three Generations of Shoppers” with Kathy Long Saturday, November 7, 2026 – 1 pm Rethink Hess’s as the Emerald City of the Lehigh Valley. Learn how Hess’s models rivaled those of New York City. View Hess’s through the eyes of three generations. FREE to members, non-member adults $10, age 2-11 $3, under 2 FREE Slide-Lecture program “America’s First War of Ideas: The Federalist Papers” with Dr. Jude Pfister Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 1 pm Learn about the public battle written under anonymous names, “Publius” on one side and “Brutus” on the other side. Hear how Hamilton, Madison, and Jay struggled to convince a skeptical public to support a new untested central government. Learn how ferocious attacks by the Anti-Federalists changed the U.S. Constitution. FREE to members, non-member adults $10, age 2-11 $3, under 2 FREE Slide-Lecture program “America’s Premier Farmers: Native Americans” with Dr. Kurt Carr Saturday, November 21, 2026 – 1 pm Learn how the Susquehanna River Valley “farming” evolved from nomadic foraging to settled agriculture centered on maize, beans, and squash. Discover how the introduction of the “three sisters” crops transformed the culture, shifted labor dynamics, and created permanent village settlements. Explore the impact of European settlements and trade on traditional indigenous subsistence culture during the 1600s. Meet a leading national expert on the evolution of Indian life in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. FREE to members, non-member adults $10, age 2-11 $3, under 2 FREE “The Mouse Before Christmas” Featuring Pip the Mouse November 27-28 and December 19 & 26, 2026 – 11:30 am & 1:30 pm The beloved holiday puppet show about Pip the Mouse, created by Dr. George Creegan, will return with shows two times daily at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm on November 27-28 and December 19 & 26. FREE to members, non-member adults $10, age 2-11 $3, under 2 FREE “Thomas the Tank Engine Train Room” View Thomas and friends rolling along the rails. Enjoy Thomas the Tank Engine activities and games. November 27-28 and December 19 & 26, 2026 – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm 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. |
