Slatington Area Historical Society

06/16/2026

Reminder: Copies of our latest publication, Slatington Area Americana: The Centennial Years 1776*1876*1976, are still available. Copies are $25 and are available at Bechtel's Pharmacy in Slatington. For anyone living out of the area who has not yet purchased, message us on Facebook Messenger or email [email protected] for details. The book was published to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary! Purchase your commemorative copy today, before they're gone.

06/13/2026

Reminder: NL America 250 Oldies Dance is tonight at the S***t Club beginning at 7 PM. The event is free, but donations are accepted.

06/11/2026

Earlier this week, we contracted Fischer Property Maintenance, LLC to repair the slate wall at the Williamstown Cemetery, part of our continued effort to rehabilitate this long-forgotten cemetery. Included are some before-and-after pictures.

06/09/2026

Check out our new name and logo! To better reflect the communities we serve, and a name that is much easier to say and remember, we have rebranded and are now known as the Slatington Area Historical Society.

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05/23/2026

Looking for something to do on a rainy Saturday? Stop on by the History Expo at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum and visit our booth, and take in all the other activities going on here today.

05/20/2026

Come visit our table at the History Expo this coming Saturday, May 23, at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum. The event runs from 10 AM - 4 PM. We will have brochures available from the Slatington area, our sports books available for purchase, and copies of our brand new America 250 commemorative book entitled Slatington Area Americana: The Centennial Years 1776 * 1876 * 1976. The event includes free admission to the museum all day, classic cars, celebrity appearances, the Allentown Band, and more!

05/19/2026

Some photos from the NL America 250 Religious Day service from Sunday. The service was arranged and coordinated by The NL Pastoral Association and held at St. John's UCC Churchin Slatington.

05/17/2026

Today is the Northern Lehigh America 250 Celebration Religious Day. A multi-denominational service will be held at 2:00 PM at St. John's UCC Church in Slatington. The event is sponsored by the Northern Lehigh Pastoral Association. Before attending the service fill up at the Walnutport Canal Association 's Annual Spring Breakfast from 8 AM - 12PM at the Walnutport Canal Pavilion.