ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Over 20 historical societies, house museums, and history organizations from around the Lehigh Valley Region of Pennsylvania will be showcased at an upcoming event commemorating America’s 250th birthday.
The day-long celebration will be held Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum located at 432 West Walnut Street in Allentown.
“This is a major event, free and open to the public as a celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America,” said James Higgins, executive director of the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum.
Twenty Lehigh County historical organizations that work locally to save and promote history will showcase their missions and the importance of their work and will be manning booths and eager to talk.
The first 500 children attending will be given a free commemorative coin set consisting of an official U.S. quarter from 1976 along with an official U.S. twenty-five cent coin issued in 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary.
Highlights of the day’s program include:
Jon Provost – who starred as “Timmy” in the popular television series “Lassie”
Laurie Jacobson – American entertainment author
A car exhibit featuring a 1914 Model T Ford Touring Car
Pip the Colonial Mouse will sign autographs and hand out free coloring books to children
Trout Hall, a 1770 colonial stone mansion, will be open for mini tours
An exhibit of artwork created by Allentown School District students will be on public display
Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drum Corps will play military field music from the 18th and 19th centuries
A new painting depicting an event that occurred near Trout Hall in 1777 will be unveiled
The Allentown Band will perform an outdoor concert on the lawn of the museum
Some outdoor events are weather dependent.
More information can be found HERE.