08/08/2026
The Nesquehoning Historical Society is pleased to announce another event in a series of Local History Presentations as part of Carbon County & Nesquehoning’s America250 Celebration. Local historian and author Vince Hydro will narrate a visual presentation entitled: “Asa Packer’s People: The Story of the Packer Family.”
Join us for either of two showings; doors open an hour before the presentation.
Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6:00 pm
And
Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 12:00 Noon
This event will include a visual presentation of the history of the children of Asa and Sarah Packer. Among many other achievements, Asa Packer was the founder of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Lehigh University and St. Luke’s Hospital. In Asa Packer’s People, historian and author Vince Hydro relates the history of the children of Asa and Sarah Packer, based upon documented sources, and sets these stories against the myths and rumors that have been perpetuated over the years about this family.
These presentations will take place at the NHS Museum, 157 West Railroad Street, Corner of Ratcliff and Railroad Sts. in Nesquehoning. There is ample parking available in the large lot located next to the Museum, however, we have filled up the lot at recent events. Come early to get a good parking spot and seat in the Museum.
This event is open to the public free of charge, although donations to the Historical Society are appreciated, and enable the society to maintain the Museum and presentation space.
