We will be doing our annual lending of coats, gloves and scarves from November 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Author: Gene
Mission Statement
Promotes the discovery, collection, preservation, archive, display, interpretations and publication of the history, historical records, culture, landmarks, artifacts, memorabilia, and data of, and relating to Weisenberg and Lowhill Townships and their surrounding areas.
The Rooms Inside The Historical Society
Take a look at the rooms inside the Historical Society.
This Tallboy Clock is located in 2nd floor Parlor.
Upcoming Events for 2024
All events are at Historical Society headquarters unless otherwise indicated.
Genealogy Networking Sessions…2nd Sunday of every month, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
The Month of May (ONLY) we will meet the May 5 because of Mother’s Day
22 Spring Basket Social April 14 to April 20.
Sunday Noon to 4:00 PM.. Food Truck “Good Egg” attending
Wednesday, April 17th 1:00 pm to 6 pm
Friday 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.. Food Truck “J Rads Wood Fired Pizza & More attending.
Saturday, April 20th 9 am to Noon
April 27th and 28th Plow Boys Spring Show
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm……Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Rod Geisinger Vocal Group performing each day.
May 4th Need help operating your Cell Phone?
Andy Handwerk will be here to help with questions and operating your cell phone. Time is 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Call 484-767-2307 to reserve your spot.
May 9 Hoagie Fundraiser . Order by April 29.
May 19th Local author, Barbara Crooker will be doing reading of poems from her newer “Slow Wreckage” of 12 books, plus Q & A, book signing and mingling with the audience. Free but registration is required: contact Debbi Zvanut at dzvant@aol.com or text 610-663-8646 to reserve your spot. Location: Ridgeview Farm & Vineyards 8375 Carpet Rd, New Tripoli Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Co -sponsored by Ridgeview Farms and WLTHS.
May 25, 2024 Yard Sale and Bake Sale from 8AM to 1 PM.
Members can set up for free. All others, spots are $10 plus $2.00 per table. WLTHS will take items to sell to benefit our historical society.
Contact Nancy at 484-767-2307 to reserve your spot.
June 2, 2024 Parent-Child Weaving Class from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Registration required: Contact Debbi Zvanut at dzvant@aol.com or text 610-662-8646 to reserve your spot. Deadline for registration is May 30.
July 20, 2024 Farmer’s Market/Bakesale from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
“Good Egg” food truck will be present. Spaces are $10.
August 10th and 11th Plow Boys Summer Show.
Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday 9AM to 5 PM
Rod Geisinger Vocal Group performing each day.
In Our Sheds
Werleys Corner sign used in the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. This is hanging in the Pole Building.
New Smithville, Pa
Charles Betz
The First Vehicle for the Wescosville Fire Co.
Owned by Milton Zimmerman, owner of the Hotel on the property
The carriage was owned by Dr. Daniel E. Reinert, Veterinarian
Veteran’s Wall
Many pictures of our local Veterans, now deceased, who served our Country in various branches are posted.
Our Store
Stop in to see our store. There are some great things to look at and buy.
Just a few local books that we sell: History of Weisenberg Township Northwestern Lehigh County,
Old Northwestern High School Yearbooks,
“A Taste of History” Cookbook,
Various Post Cards.
You can buy a map of Weisenberg and Lowhill Townships
Years of Quilts
2023 Quilt was “Friendship”
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2022 Quilt was “Lone Star”
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2021 Quilt was “Americana”
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2019 Quilt was “Bridges and Barns”
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2018 Quilt was “Hummingbirds”.
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2017 Quilt was “Lovers’ Knot”
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2016 Quilt was “Log Cabin”
Genealogy Networking
Genealogy Networking
Usually the 2nd Sunday of each month 1:30 to 4:30 PM
Contact Justine Bachman at HxSeeker@gmail.com or 610-760-1175 to reserve your spot.
Wi-Fi Internet Access is Available
Laptop and Ancestry.com is Available
Open to everyone
Membership not required, but we would love to have you join us
at 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli 18066
Come when you want, leave when you must.
L to R Denise Drabick, Justine Bachman, David Neimeyer, Lois Revenaugh
These people can help you if you need assistance.
Take a look inside our library. A lot of information for you to gather to work on your family tree.
Grischtdaag-Christmas Cookie, Homemade Soup and Candy Sale
This event just ended for 2023. Hope to see you in 2024.
About Us
Email: weislowths@gmail.com
Address:
Our physical address is 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, PA 18066
Our mailing address is PO Box 91, New Tripoli, PA 18066
Board of Directors:
Donald Breininger, President Emeritus & Historian
Gloria Zimmerman, President
Nancy Handwerk & Sterling Reinert, Co-Vice Presidents
Ann Wertman, Secretary
Althea Hahn, Treasurer
Jim Bachman
Bill Beitler
Keith Breininger
Helen Donmoyer
Terry Hausman
Ronda Koepke
Mark Miller
Glenn Reeder
Marlene Ritter
Tony Werley, Weisenberg Township Representative
Membership Application
Membership application for joining the Historical Society.
Financial donations are welcomed and appreciated.
WLTHS Membership also makes a perfect gift.
WLTHS is incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization in the Commonwealth of PA, and has been designated as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization by the IRS. All contributions are considered tax deductible for federal tax purposes under current IRS regulations.Â
Thank you for your support!
Video from the New Tripoli Bank
Here is an exciting video created by the New Tripoli Bank. Click on the link below to view.
Past Events
Our very 1st basket weaving class was a success.
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A few pictures from our Spring Basket Social Event. These are always enjoyed by everyone who attends.
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We had a book signing by Shannon W. Helzer on May 2, 2023. The book is a Historical Fiction with a local family woven into the plot.
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Plow Boys
The Plow Boys held their event at the Historical Society August of 2023.
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We had three Farmer’s Markets this year.
Our first ever tree lighting before Christmas 2023
