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
The Welsh Room highlights the storied history of the Welsh people of the Slate Belt and their contributions to the slate industry. This exhibit is one of just a few in the United States. The room contains rare photographs of Welsh American significance highlighting North Wales, the immigration to the Slate Belt, and life in its Welsh communities. This unique photographic history illustrates the Slate Belt’s Welsh people, the impact of their activities on the culture of the area, the 30 year celebration of Bangor Welsh Day, and the importance of Welsh churches in the Slate Belt.
Numerous artifacts of Welsh origin can be viewed including a Welsh spinning chair, a Welsh wool blanket, books, and other memorabilia. A collection of rare wooden patterns used in the Flory Foundry to create cast iron implements required in the slate industry, are carefully arranged in the rooms alcove. Tall displays encase items from Welsh immigrants and advertising items from Bangor merchants. An exquisite fireplace, located at the museum, is an outstanding example of the slate marbleizing process used in the quarries until World War II. All visitors will receive a list of genealogical resources to trace their Welsh American roots.