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 <\/td>Unless otherwise noted, events are held at the
Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum
432 W. Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102<\/strong>

Admission Price includes all Museum Exhibits<\/strong>, Research Library, and most Programs: <\/strong><\/mark>
Members FREE<\/strong>, Non-member Adults $10, 3-11 yrs. $3, Under 2 Free<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
  <\/td>Ongoing Exhibits<\/strong><\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Exhibit: Native Americans:  A Diverse & Evolving History<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
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.  FREE<\/u><\/strong> to members; non-members $10 adults, $3 children.  Exhibit and accompanying programs are sponsored in part by a grant from the Keystone Savings Foundation. <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>Exhibit: The American Presidency<\/em><\/u><\/strong>
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. FREE<\/strong> to members; non-members $10 adults, $3 children.<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>Exhibit: The Life & Legacy of General Harry C. Trexler<\/span><\/em>
<\/strong>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. FREE<\/strong> to members, non-member adults $10, age 2-11 $3, under 2 FREE<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Exhibit: Donald P. Miller: Philanthropist, Community Leader and Businessman<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Discover the impact Don Miller made by supporting more than 200 nonprofits in the Lehigh Valley. <\/strong> Learn how he established The Century Fund <\/em>to help nonprofit organizations achieve success. View a media production about his life and legacy.  
FREE<\/strong> to members, non-member adults $10, age 2-11 $3, under 2 FREE
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 <\/td>Exhibit: The American Revolution<\/span><\/em>
<\/strong>The American Revolution was a seminal event in world history. It created the United States and gave our country its identity.
Explore<\/strong> 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<\/strong> about the tremendous sacrifices made by ordinary people to gain independence and create a new nation.
FREE to members, non-member adults $10, age 2-11 $3, under 2 FREE\u00a0<\/strong>


Upcoming Events\u00a0& Programs: <\/strong><\/mark>
All programs and events are subject to change or rescheduling.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/mark>

Lecture and Book Signing \u201cMystery and Marvel: Philadelphia\u2019s 1876 Centennial Exposition\u201d with John H. Hepp, IV<\/span><\/mark><\/em><\/strong>
Saturday, February 8th, 2025 \u2013 1 pm<\/strong>
Learn<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0about the significance of Philadelphia\u2019s 1876 Centennial Exposition, America\u2019s first world\u2019s fair.\u00a0Explore\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>the stories of the Exposition through the eyes of 10 million visitors.
FREE to members,<\/strong>\u00a0non-member adults $10, age 2-11 $3, under 2 FREE

Celebrate Lincoln\u2019s Birthday with a<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Lecture & Book Signing \u201cThe Lincoln Miracle: Inside the Republican Convention that Changed History\u201d with Edward Achorn<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/mark>
Saturday, February 15, 2025 \u2013 1 pm<\/strong>
Explore<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0the crucial 1860 Republican presidential nomination in Chicago that candidate Lincoln won.\u00a0Discover<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0the drama that animated the Republican National Convention of 1860.\u00a0Enjoy<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0a slice of Lincoln\u2019s favorite white almond cake from Mary Todd Lincoln\u2019s original recipe.
FREE to members,\u00a0<\/strong>non-member adults $10, age 2-11 $3, under 2 FREE

Slide-Lecture program “The Future(s) of Pennsylvania German Ethnicity” with Dr. William Donner, PhD<\/span><\/mark><\/em><\/strong>
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 \u2013 1 pm<\/strong>
Discover<\/em><\/strong> how Pennsylvania Germans maintained their distinctive practices and ethnic identity for several hundred years. Explore<\/em><\/strong> the future(s) for the people, their language and distinctive practices.
FREE to members,<\/strong>\u00a0non-member adults $10, age 2-11 $3, under 2 FREE
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Check back for more special upcoming programs in December. <\/strong>All programs and events are subject to change & rescheduling. Contact the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum for the most up-to-date information.
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 <\/td>Exhibits, events, and other operations of the Lehigh County Historical Society are supported in part by grants from the \u2022Century Fund, the \u2022Charles H. Hoch Foundation, <\/em>the <\/em>\u2022Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation,<\/em> the \u2022Harry C. Trexler Trust,<\/em> the devoted members of the Society, and countless others who have made generous donations. <\/em>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. <\/em>This Project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development. <\/em>We thank you; we could not do it without member support.<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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