Archived News and Events

Old Fashioned School Lunches - St. Paul's One-Room School Open House

Sunday, October 9th, 12 – 3 pm
EVENT CANCELLED due to circumstances beyond our control. Sorry for any inconvenience

Cub Pack 242 Visits St. Paul's Schoolhouse - Nov. 15, 2021

On Monday evening, November 15, several dens of Cub Pack 242 in Cherryville visited the St. Paul's One-Room Schoolhouse in Indianland along with their leaders and many parents. The visitors were given information about the history of the school and learned about what attending school, in a one-room school, was like more than 70 years ago. St. Paul’s schoolhouse interior is modeled to reflect a classroom of the 1930’s. Many of the artifacts were discovered by the scouts doing a scavenger hunt around the room. Visiting the school, which is a local historical building, met the requirements for a badge they were working on. Fun was had by all.

Finally Spring Basket Social - was held Sunday, April 3, 2022

  Our biggest fundraiser of the year! Join us for our 18th Annual Basket Social at the Blue Mountain Fish and Game club hall at 4190 Wood Drive, Walnutport (in Lehigh Township).
  Tickets will be sold at the door (cash only). 1 card (25 tickets + 1 door prize ticket) for $5.00 or 3 cards for $10.00. Great selection of theme baskets, Premium items, Gift cards, 50/50 drawing and Door Prize. Bake Sale. Food and Beverages for sale by BMFG.
  Drawings start at 3:30 pm. Need not be present to win. Winners will be notified to pick up baskets no later than 5:00 pm on day of event. If you wish to donate items to be raffled (gift cards, certificates, baskets, etc, please call our office at 610-440-0151 and leave message. Proceeds go to the LTHS Museum and St. Paul’s Schoolhouse building maintenance fund.

Sign project completed. (September 2019)

What is That Building? is the title of project for our new sign funded primarily by a grant from the Northampton County Hotel Tax Grant for 2019. We still have work to do around the sign itself for it to be completed, but this beautiful sign now identifies clearly what our Historical Centre Museum building is. This sign replaces the one that was the victim of a hit and run in January 2o19. Ironically, we had this grant proposal for a new sign submitted in the summer of 2018, prior to the demise of the other sign it was meant to replace. Stay tuned for the finished product, but a sneak peak is posted here.

Finally, after many delays including winter weather and COVID-19, our new sign along with landscaping and lighting has been completed! Although the Historical Centre and Museum are not currently open to visitors due to the pandemic, you will be able to come see our sign when you stop by to participate in our upcoming fundraisers: BBQ to GO on Saturday, August 15th starting at noon to 4 pm and our annual Mum Sale scheduled on Saturday, September 12th from 9 am - 2 pm.

We wish to acknowledge the Northampton County for their assistance with funding for this project from the Northampton County Hotel Tax Grant. Our project was titled "What's That Building?" as many people did not know what the building housed.

Additional funding for the landscaping and lighting of the sign came partly from the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors annual donations along with membership donations from some of LTHS business sponsors: J.T. Lelo Trucking LLC, Point Phillips Hotel, Henry’s Service Station, the Lehigh Township Lions Club and the LTHS general account. We thank Pete from PSA Turf and Irrigation, Inc. of Danielsville for doing a wonderful job on the base around the sign.

Tourists, residents, and visitors will now know that this building is a museum and home to the Lehigh Township Historical Society.

ANNUAL FALL MUM SALE Saturday, September 11, 2021 9 am-2 pm

Location: Lehigh Township Historical Centre, 3811 Lehigh Dr., Northampton, PA
Rain or Shine.
On the porch of Lehigh Township Historical Centre, located on Rt. 248 next to Indian Trail Park, Pennsville.
Mums for sale: $7 each or 3 for $20. Colors: white, yellow, red, orange and purple.

BBQ TO GO - Take-Out Dinners AND Rita's Italian Ice Fundraiser on June 6th, 2021

We held our BBQ TO GO - Take Out Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, June 6th from Noon until 4:00 pm at the Historical Centre next to Indian Trail Park along Rt. 248 in the village of Pennsville, about a mile and half east of Cherryville. Catered by Lorah's Pig Roasters and Farm Market, Ed will have his smoker on site for much of the day as we fill orders. In addition to the BBQ, Jenn Schatz of Rita's Italian Ice in Walnutport will be here doing a fundraiser to benefit LTHS. A portion of the sales of the four most popular flavors will go to LTHS.

Pennsylvania German Gravestones and Cemetery Walk & St. Paul's One-Room School Open House

The Lehigh Township Historical Society held our annual Open House of the St. Paul's One-Room School on Saturday, October 12, 2019. We will also held a special presentation about Pennsylvania German Gravestones in the basement social hall of St. Paul's UCC Church at Maple Drive and Almond Road (Walnutport). The church, cemetery and school are in Indianland, Lehigh Township, just off Route 248 west of Cherryville, PA. The school located on the other side of the church parking lot along Almond Road will be open before and after the program (10-11 am and Noon to 2 pm).   The restored 1865 St. Paul's One-Room Schoolhouse next to the church will also be open for tours from 10-11 am and 12-2 pm. There is no charge to see the school.
The program began at 11:00 am and our speaker, Michael Emery, presented a power point to illustrate early Pennsylvania German Gravestones and discuss materials used, engraved text and decorative styles found on these old grave markers. Mr. Emery is currently the site administrator at Cornwall Iron Furnace and has worked for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for over 20 years. He has studied Pennsylvania German arts and architecture for 23 years.
Following the program was a walk through the old cemetery behind the church to view examples of the old gravestones discussed. Wear good walking shoes, the St. Paul's Church Cemetery is on a steep hillside behind the church.  The cemetery has been on this property since 1756 when it was purchased from the John and William Penn. The earliest legible gravestone is that of Wilhelm Best, a veteran of the French and Indian War, who died in 1762.
This event was free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully welcomed. Light refreshments were served.   The event was sponsored by the Society's business member Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall, PA.

Fall Mum Sale & Shoo-fly Pie + Bake Sale - Saturday, September 14, 2019 - 9 am-4 pm

2019's Mum Sale was a HUGE success! Sold out by 1:30 pm in spite of PennDot paving the highway in front of our building! Thank you all. Next year's sale will be September 12th.
We will be taking pre-sale orders for gorgeous mums and 8" shoo-fly pies starting on August 1st, running through the month of August. Those ordering mums before August 31st will receive a small discount on their order. Shoo-fly pies must be ordered prior to the deadline as well (sorry, no discount on them.) See the order form for mum prices pre-sale and on the day of sale. Just click on the link, print out the form, complete info, mail in with your payment!
On the day of sale, the beautiful plants, shoo-fly pies and other goodies will be sold from the porch at the Historical Centre from 9 am to 4 pm. Please try to order ahead so we don't sell out of your favorite colors before you arrive.

BBQ to Go - Chicken or Pork Take-Out Dinners - Sunday, June 2, 2019

Again this year our BBQ to Go was a successful fundraiser...not to the extent it was several years ago, but many of our regular customers supported us! Having the event concurrent with the museum open house was great as a number of people did take time to walk through when they came to pick up dinner. Thanks to all!
We will again be holding our annual take-out dinner fundraiser, but this year there is a twist! Food will be available for pick-up from Noon to 4:00 pm on Sunday June 2nd. When you come for your dinners, plan to spend a few extra minutes to visit the Historical Centre Museum and see all of the neat old items from yesteryear.
We are selling tickets starting now for the BBQ to Go dinners. Dinners will be $12.00 each this year and include your choice of an additional side of applesauce or baked beans as well as cake for dessert. Contact a member or give us a call about tickets or click below to download order form.

NASD Fifth Grade Challenge students visit St. Paul's School and Historical Centre Museum on "Magical History Tour"

Fifth graders from Lehigh, Moore and Bath Elementary schools visited the St. Paul's One-Room Schoolhouse on Tuesday May 28th to get a first hand view of what the inside of a one-room school looked like. Nine students, a few older helpers and teachers Chris Hoenscheid and Pam Kremus met with LTHS members Ruth Hall Kent and Dale Atherholt to hear a few facts about the school building and what boys and girls experienced 'back in the day'. Dale Atherholt told some of his personal recollections of attending the one room school at Benningers as a child before Lehigh Elementary was opened in 1955. Following the school visit, the group moved on to Pennsville and toured the museum at the Historical Centre where they completed a search and see scavenger hunt. The group then ate their lunch under the pavilion at Indian Trail Park before continuing their Magical History Tour. LTHS looks forward to a new group of 5th graders visiting again in 2020 on their "Tour".

Second Annual Trout Fishing Derby - Saturday, April 27, 2019

Our 2nd Annual Trout Fishing Derby fundraiser (hosted by Indian Creek Fishing Farm) was held on a windy and chilly day this year which kept fishermen/women home. Turnout was sadly lower than hoped for but those who came had a good time and several large fish were caught! Thank you to our sponsors David Hess Concrete and Silfies Fuel.
Sorry, but it has been decided by the LTHS Board of Directors to NOT hold a fishing derby next year. Weather is just too unpredictable.

Finally Spring Basket Social - Sunday, April 7, 2019

2019's basket social was a huge success! Thanks to all who attended on April 7th from Noon to 3:30 pm. Our annual Basket Social this year was held at the Blue Mountain Fish & Game club hall at 4190 Wood Drive in Lehigh Township. Single sheet of tickets for $5 and 3 sheets for $10 plus door prize ticket on each sheet.
Lots of great baskets, premium items and gift cards including Dorney Park tickets and Iron Pigs ticket vouchers. Door prize and 50/50 drawing. BMFG kitchen will be selling turkey bbq, hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries along with beverages. LTHS will have baked goods for sale to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Cub Pack 62 visits St. Paul's Schoolhouse

On Saturday, May 12, 2018, several boys from Cub Pack 62 along with parents and leaders visited the St. Paul's One-Room Schoolhouse in Indianland. During their visit they explored the old items found in the school and talked about what going to school 100 years ago would have been like. They completed the scavenger hunt form to search for certain items. When they first walked into the "past", the first word heard was "Whoa!" They were quite amazed!

Basket Social was a huge success!

On April 2nd, 2018, LTHS held its annual "Finally Spring" Basket Social. We gathered at the Blue Mountain Fish & Game Club Hall for the second time and attendance was much improved over last year! We would like to thank our 14 donors of Premium Table items as well as all of the others who contributed various baskets and gift cards to be raffled.
We are also grateful for the members of BMF&G who worked hard in their kitchen to provide good eats for our attendees. Planning to meet there again next year! Stay tuned for the date.
One little girl was a very happy winner of a special bear shown here in this photo.

Inaugural Trout Fishing Derby held on May 5th, 2018.

Our first attempt at a new fundraiser was well received by those who attended, but the turnout was not what we had hoped for. Too many other events were going on the same day, so numbers were down. Maybe next year.
We thank Barry Haydt of Indian Creek Fishing Farm for suggesting and sponsoring this event. We also thank the Lehigh Township Lions Club, Silfies Fuel, and David L. Hess Concrete for sponsoring prizes for the day.
The largest fish caught during the day is shown here weighed in just under 6 pounds. Not only did he get to keep the fish but also won new rod and reel combo prize. Take a look at that fish!!
Our youngest winner, Riley, won her own fishing pole by guessing the correct number of gummy worms in a container. She is pictured here with a fish she caught.

Welcome Signs seen around township:

You may have noticed several new signs around Lehigh Township showing the Historical Centre and St. Paul’s Schoolhouse. These informative signs were created to raise awareness of these landmarks maintained by the Lehigh Township Historical Society and are located at places approved by the Lehigh Township Supervisors. There are a total of 12 signs, one by the St. Paul’s Schoolhouse, one next to the Historical Centre and the rest are along several main roads were one enters into Lehigh Township.
We are extremely grateful to the sponsors whose donations covered the cost of these beautiful signs designed and made by Scribbles and Drips in Laury’s Station. These signs provide visitors with the Society’s phone number so they can contact us for tours. This is just another of many ways we are reaching out to keep township residents and visitors informed.