About Us

Lehigh Township Historical Society - A Brief History               The historical society was organized in 2001 and recognized as the official historical society of Lehigh Township on February 13, 2001.  On April 23,  2001 the society was incorporated as a *non-profit corporation in the Commonwealth of PA.  The Society is goverened by a Board of Directors.  Supporting "Members" are actally donors who do not have voting privileges.          A 29 year lease was signed with the Lehigh Township Supervisors in November of 2002 for the building known as the "Trading Post" built in 1929 and one acre of ground next to Indian Trail Park in the village of Pennsville.
      St. Paul's Schoolhouse served as the society's temporary museum from 2002-2007, until the Historical Centre was built in Pennsville.  The grand opening of the Lehigh Township Historical Centre was held on July 14, 2007.
      In June 2007, the L.T. Historical Society signed a lease with St. Paul's UCC of Indianland to restore and maintain St. Paul's Schoolhouse with the stipulation the building be opened to the public as a museum.  The grand opening of St. Paul's Schoolhouse was held on July 10, 2010.
      The two buildings are maintained by society members.  Through dues, fund-raisers and donations (plus a few small grants), the society has managed to make remarkable progress over the past 14 years.  In 2021 we marked the milestone of 20 years as an active historical society!
      The Historical Centre houses memorabilia, mainly donated by members and township residents, plus displays, photos, maps, and genealogy information.  A visit to the Historical Centre is a step back in time.
      The St. Paul's Schoolhouse is a good example of early educational architecture in the United States.  The Schoolhouse contains donated artifacts which were used while schoolhouses were in operation and has a one-room classroom setting for grades one through eight.  The Schoolhouse which was built in 1865, closed in 1951.  In 2015 the Society celebrated the 150th anniversary of St. Paul's Schoolhouse.  
      The Society encourages you to visit the Historical Centre and learn what life in Lehigh Township (and the surrounding communities) was like over the years.
      The Schoolhouse provides a heritage education to school children and adults.  The Society recommends a visit to experience firsthand a day in the St. Paul's Schoolhouse.
      The Historical Society completed an addition to the Centre to provide office, research, library and meeting space along with restroom facilities.  The grand opening of the addition was held on May 4, 2014.
      The Lehigh Township Historical Centre is open from April through October on the third Sunday of each month, from 1 pm  to 4 pm.   
​      The Historical Centre and St. Paul's Schoolhouse are open by appointment for individuals and group tours. Call the Centre at 610-440-0151 and leave a message.         
*The Lehigh Township Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
2024 Officers:   
 
President & Secretary:  Ruth Hall Kent
Vice President & Treasurer:  Sandra Meuir
Board of Directors:
Leanne Wechsler
Debra Bloss
​Earl Bloss
Our Goals:
  • Collect, archive, preserve and display items from Lehigh Township's past.
  • Promote public awareness of Lehigh Township history.
  • Preserve and maintain the Historical Centre and St. Paul's Schoolhouse.
  • Continue to grow the Lehigh Township Historical Society membership.
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