Mission Statement

The mission of the Weisenberg/Lowhill Townhill Township Historical Society is to promote, support and preserve the collection of artifacts and historical records specifically relating to Weisenberg and Lowhill Townships and their surrounding areas for the benefit of the public.

The Rooms Inside The Historical Society

Take a look at the rooms inside the Historical Society.

Bedroom on the second floor. Original wallpaper is from the 1800’s.
Bedroom on the second floor. Original wallpaper is from the 1800’s.

Sewing Room showing period clothing on the second floor.

The Parlor on the second floor.

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

Pictures in the 2nd floor hallway
Pictures in the 2nd floor hallway
Zimmerman Room on the 2nd floor
Zimmerman Room on the 2nd floor
The Library on the 2nd floor
The Library on the 2nd floor
The Original Bar cash register and wall clock
The hotel was in the Werley family until 1915 when Milton Zimmerman bought it. Sign is in the Barroom. Note the spelling of Werly name.

Violin was played for dances at the Seipstown Hotel.

This clock belonged to Richard Werley. Grandson of Elias Werley.
Display Room on the first floor.
Display Room on the first floor.
The Store located on the first floor.
Books for sale in our store.
Books for sale in our store.
The Store located on the first floor.

Map locating One Room School Houses in the townships

Upcoming Events for 2025

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..    

February 27 is the hoagie fundraiser, orders due by February 17. Pickup 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

March 19 DeMarco’s Fundraiser 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 10240 Old 22, Kutztown, PA. 20% of food sales back to WLTHS but must mention our name.

April 6 to April 12 Spring Basket Social….Sunday Noon to 4 pm., Wednesday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm., Friday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm., Saturday 9:00 am to Noon.

The Plow Boys will be at the Historical Society with their tractor show during 2025 for two events. April 26 and 27 also again August 9 and 10.

May 1 Hoagie Fundraiser, with orders due by April 21, pickup 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

May 17 Yard and Bake Sale 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

In Our Sheds

Wagon Shed

Werleys Corner sign used in the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. This is hanging in the Pole Building.

Hearse is From the Fritz Funeral Home
New Smithville, Pa
1938 Chevrolet Truck Previously owned by
Charles Betz
1921 Hahn Firetruck
The First Vehicle for the Wescosville Fire Co.
1955 Cadillac
Owned by Milton Zimmerman, owner of the Hotel on the property
1947 Chevrolet

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

Old Washing Machines
Small gardening equipment
1942 General GG
W-30 MCCormick-Derring 1932-1940
Horse Drawn Sleighs
2 Cook Stoves
Small farm equipment pulled by horses.
Orchard Sprayer
Planter
Miniature Hay Wagon.
Horse Drawn Courting Buggy

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.

 

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You can buy a map of Weisenberg and Lowhill Townships

Years of Quilts

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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This is our 2018 Hummingbirds Quilt.

2018 Quilt was “Hummingbirds”.

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Our 2017 Quilt

2017 Quilt was “Lovers’ Knot”

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2016 Quilt was “Log Cabin”

Genealogy Networking

Genealogy

 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.

Left to right are 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.

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

Phone 610-298-2091

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email us at weislowths@gmail.com

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

John Baush

Bill Beitler, Emeritus

Keith Breininger

Ralph Dengler

Helen Donmoyer

Terry Hausman

Adisan Kistler, Young Adult

Ronda Koepke

Mark Miller

Glenn Reeder

Marlene Ritter

Tony Werley, Weisenberg Township Representative

Membership Application

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. 

Our physical address is 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, Pa. 18066.

Our mailing address is PO Box 91, New Tripoli, Pa. 18066

Our email address is weislowths@gmail.com.

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

Thank you for your support!

Past Events

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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.IMG_7705 IMG_7708 IMG_7703

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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

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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.

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Our first ever tree lighting before Christmas 2023