Yard Sale
Weisenberg/Lowhill Historical Society
Werley's Corner Hotel
Corner of Holben's Valley and Werley's Corner Road, New Tripoli, PA

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

World War II Display at
Lehigh County Historical Society

Free to our membership!

Corinne's Carriage House and Museum Open House
Joe & Barb Tetz
7531 Bausch Road
New Tripoli, PA 18066
610-298-3017

12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The northwestern region of Lehigh County is a rural area comprised of four townships: Heidelberg, Lowhill, Lynn, and Weisenberg. The area was predominantly settled by the Pennsylvania Germans beginning in the 1730s and 1740s. The region was primarily devoted to agriculture and small family-owned farms. As the population grew during the 19th century, small towns were settled, and businesses and manufacturing developed to support the local agricultural communities.

The Pennsylvania Germans were unique in that they continued to speak a German dialect that virtually remained unchanged since their immigration to America. During the second half of the 20th century, the region slowly changed as outsiders moved into the area, and family farms began to disappear from the landscape. Northwestern Lehigh County showcases a region with a diverse population and changing land use, yet one that still maintains its roots in its past and the farming that was so prevalent in the area. The photographs for this book were donated from the archives of the Weisenberg-Lowhill and Lynn-Heidelberg Historical Societies and from private collections of area residents.

Available for $20.00 at the Historical Society during regular hours.

We are pleased to have a fascinating book authored by Viola M. Wert (age 95 in 2005) and edited by Ginny Woodward. Viola graciously wrote about the village that she knew as a child and gave us an amazing catalog and insight of the people and families that inhabited Lynnville and the surrounding area. It gives us all a wonderful picture of life in Lynn Township in the early 20th Century.

Available for $10.00 at the Historical Society during regular hours.

2nd Wednesday of each month, 6-9 PM
4th Saturday of each month, 9-1 PM
Thanks to Linda Rehrig for volunteering as our curator/guide!

Become a member today and help support the preservation of our Pennsylvania German heritage.

Research services done by our residential librarian:
Cost is $20.00/hour, one hour minimum
$.30 per photocopy page and postage
$50.00 deposit will be required
Email us if you're interested in this service.

If you have a Family Tree with roots in Lynn or Heidelberg Townships or know of a link that may be of special interest to us, please send us the link!