What's New?
Note: starting in December, we are holding our monthly lectures on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm.
On April 11th, 2010, we launched the fourth of our ethnic heritage books: From the Slate (O'r Llechen): The Welsh and the Folk Art of Pennsylvania's Slate Belt by author John Reinhart.
It is available for sale at the Heritage Center and Merchants Bank.
We will have a new addition to the Welsh Display from the National Welsh Society and the Welsh Association of Wales. It is a traveling exhibit that will open at the Heritage Center on July 17 to Aug 1. A ribbon cutting will take place on July 23 at 11:00 a.m. by the Slate Belt Welsh Society.
Anyone planning to attend the Wheat Weaving program on Thursday Sept. 9 , 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Center should email lgbray@hotmail.com or phone 610-588-3745. We need to know so that we have enough wheat for everyone in attendance.
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:
Aug.12th, Walter Emery
Tour Around Portland
*SPECIAL DATE*
Aug. 28th, Cheryl Statham
Class: Preserving Tomatoes by Canning
Sep. 9th, Cheryl Statham
Wheat Weaving
Anyone planning to attend the Wheat Weaving program on Thursday Sept. 9 , 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Center should email lgbray@hotmail.com or phone 610-588-3745. We need to know so that we have enough wheat for everyone in attendance.
Oct. 14th, Jodi Pysher
Bangor Then and Now
Nov. 14th, Russ Stout
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Current Collections
Our collections are constantly changing. The next collections include:
Mar. 28th - Jul. 31th
Welsh Display
We will have a new addition to the Welsh Display from the National Welsh Society and the Welsh Association of Wales. It is a traveling exhibit that will open at the Heritage Center on July 17 to Aug 1. A ribbon cutting will take place on July 23 at 11:00 a.m. by the Slate Belt Welsh Society.
Aug. 9th - Nov. 20th
"That's Entertainment"
The Story of Music and Entertainment in the Slate Belt.
See Photo Gallery of Past Exhibits
In the beginning the fire hall was part of the Town Hall building, which was constructed in 1907. In 1876, the Rescue Fire Company was founded and was the first organized volunteer fire company to occupy the space. This is the oldest fire company in Northampton County.
The hall not only displays the many items used by firemen in early years, but also the history of the honorable fire fighting service and how it has progressed through the decades. The rich tradition of the fire fighting service is emphasized along with their bravery. The exhibits display how fires were fought in the 1800’s and continue up to modern day in addition to painting the picture of the risks these courageous men faced. Throughout the year the Fire Museum will be displaying special exhibits and constantly adding additional exhibits. The fire museum will also be holding safety seminars for children in the near future.