1946 John Deere LA. Donated by Sylvia and John Gardner. This “Johnny Poppers” model was produced from 1941-1947.

We do this program each year from November 1st to April 25th. If you have a need, please stop by and help yourself. No reason for people to be cold during the winter.

All donated items can be dropped off during this time period.

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Take a look at the rooms inside the Historical Society.

Sewing Room showing period clothing on the second floor.

This Tallboy Clock dated pre-1900 is located in 2nd floor Parlor.

Violin was played for dances at the Seipstown Hotel.

Map locating One Room School Houses in the townships can be scene in the Schoolhouse outside.

Original bar in the hotel. Steins donated by the Forrest Laudenslager Family. The wall clock and cash register are original to the hotel.

A unique shopping experience where children can create holiday memories while they enjoy selecting gifts for their loved ones of all ages, friends and even pets. Gift selections range from $1.00 to $4.00 with our elves assisting so all gifts will be ready to place under the tree for Christmas morning fun.

All proceeds from the seasonal event support year-round children’s activities at our Society as part of our service to our community.

All events are at Historical Society headquarters unless otherwise indicated.

Genealogy Networking Sessions. NOTE: (Twice each month) 2nd Sunday of every month 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm and the 4th Monday of each month from 5:00 pm. to 7:00 pm. 

October 19 Halloween Spooktacular Noon to 5.

October 26 to November 1 Fall Basket Social. Sunday Noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday 1 to 6 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to Noon

November 2 Annual Banquet at Hummels’ Restaurant 38 Willow St., Lenhartsville at 2:00 p.m., Speaker Dr. William W. Donner, PHD. Topic the Kutztown Folk Festival 1950 to 2024. Cost: $35 per person. Call Althea at 610-398-1665 to reserve your place. Deadline is October 12, 2025.

November 22 Store open and “Early Bird” opening of our Little Shopper’s Village. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

December 6 Christmas Event. 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Cookie, Candy and Soup Sale. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cookie, Soup and Candy sales start at 4 p.m.

The carriage was owned by Dr. Daniel E. Reinert, Veterinarian

Schaeffer Merkle Stationary Trashing Machine Made In Fleetwood, Pa.

Many pictures of our local Veterans, now deceased, who served our Country in various branches are posted.

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 from different years.

 “A Taste of History” Cookbook, Various Post Cards.

We have a new item in our store. A 30 ounce insulated stainless steel tumbler with a re-usable straw.      $20.

 

Take a few moments to stop by our store and delight in Gladys’ artistry and preservation of the local Pennsylvania Dutch history she brilliantly relates from her youthful experiences in our own community. Packages of 12 cards for $6.00 or one for $0.50 are by theme of everyday customs as well as the special observations of Christmas and the New Year. Individual notecards are also available for sale. Our store is open and welcomes visitors during all community events.

Gladys Lutz note cards.

Northwestern Lehigh County Book $20.

Pieces of pottery for sale.

Quilters L to R: Michele Quier, Susan DeJesus, Karen Rex, Kathy Haas, Marlene Ritter, Althea Hahn, Donna Snyder.

2024 Quilt was “Delectable Mountain”

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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Quilters L to R: Gloria Hausman, Althea Hahn, Donna Snyder, Karen Rex, Sally Drabick, Barbara Moyer.

2016 Quilt was “Log Cabin“

Genealogy Networking

–The Monday Night Genealogy Sessions have been canceled until Spring of 2026.–

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 David Hunsicker Jr., David Neimeyer, Denise Drabick, Justine Bachman

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.

This will take place December 6, 2025

Membership application for joining the Historical Society.

Our membership is based on a calendar year.

We are open to the public with free admission and parking.

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) all volunteer charitable organization by the IRS which began in 2003. All contributions are considered tax deductible for federal tax purposes under current IRS regulations. 

If interested in volunteering contact us at 610-298-2091 and someone will call you back.

Thank you for your support!

Here is an exciting video created by the New Tripoli Bank. Click on the link below to view.

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Our very 1st basket weaving class was a success.

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Farmer’s Market held in July, 2025. Some great items were for sale.

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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 2025

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We had three Farmer’s Markets this year.

Our first ever tree lighting before Christmas 2023