What's New?
Candlelight Tour of St. John's Cemetery
The ghosts of Slate Belt will tell their tales during a candlelight tour of St. John's Cemetery on Friday, October 14, starting at 7 p.m.
More info here.
On April 3rd, 2011, we launched the fifth of our ethnic heritage books: Pennsylvania Slate Beckons the Cornish Quarryman "to North Americay" by authors Carolyn Bray, Harry Bray, and Brad Landon.
It is available for sale at the Heritage Center and Merchants Bank.
Monthly Lecture Series
Summer lectures are the 2nd Thursday of the month from April to November at 7:00 pm.
Winter lectures are the 2nd Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm.
Check the schedule often as lectures may change.
Upcoming lectures feature:
Jan. 8th, 2012 at 2:00pm
Marc Blau and Walter Cole
"The Oral History Project: In Their Own Words, WWII Stories." Marc Blau and Walter Cole will present segments from 6 interviews concerning WWII. Several of the interviewees will be present to answer questions.
Contact: Marc Blau 570-897-5459
Feb. 12, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Rev. Kenneth Klingborg
History of Chapman Quarries
Contact: 610-837-0935
March 11, 2012 at 2:00pm
Dr. Gary Williams
Dr. Willams will be portraying Joseph Kellow You can get information from the April issue of the Blue Valle Times or contact Gary at wmszzzpa@epix.net
April, 12, 2012
Angela Herrlinger
Italians of the Slate Belt Contact: 610-588-7329
May, 10,2012
TBD
June 14, 2012
Dennis Scholl
Tales of the Towpath Contact: 610-923-3548 Et. 225 or dennis@delawareandlehigh.org
Current Collections
Our collections are constantly changing. The next collections include:
September 24th, 2011 to March 2012
Summer Fun: Rides and Recreation
April 2012 to September 2012
Italian's of the Slate Belt
See Photo Gallery of Past Exhibits
In the beginning the fire hall was part of the Town Hall building, which was constructed in 1907. In 1876, the Rescue Fire Company was founded and was the first organized volunteer fire company to occupy the space. This is the oldest fire company in Northampton County.
The hall not only displays the many items used by firemen in early years, but also the history of the honorable fire fighting service and how it has progressed through the decades. The rich tradition of the fire fighting service is emphasized along with their bravery. The exhibits display how fires were fought in the 1800’s and continue up to modern day in addition to painting the picture of the risks these courageous men faced. Throughout the year the Fire Museum will be displaying special exhibits and constantly adding additional exhibits. The fire museum will also be holding safety seminars for children in the near future.