EVENTS
Unless otherwise posted, all events are free and open to the public. Donations are always appreciated.
Need directions? Have other questions? Contact us at LongswampHistory@gmail.com.
You can see a list of previous events here.
Need directions? Have other questions? Contact us at LongswampHistory@gmail.com.
You can see a list of previous events here.
2021 Events
Yes! It's FINALLY Going to Happen!!!
Sunday, September 26, 2021 (rescheduled twice from 2020)
Pa. Dutch Buffet Fundraiser
Janelle Hall, 360 Fleetwood Road, Bowers
12 - 2 PM
Previous tickets will be honored. Replacement tickets will not be issued. Doors open at noon. Seat yourself.
NOTE: As permitted by Pa. State guidelines, seats will not be socially distanced. However, we encourage you to wear a mask when you're not eating/drinking and especially when you are at the buffet table. Disposable gloves will be available for you use to avoid touching "community" serving spoons at the buffet table. Hand sanitizer will also be available.
NOTE: SOME TICKETS AVAILABLE. $16 EACH. If interested, contact us at longswamphistory@gmail.com or call Marie at 610-682-1645.
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ONE DAY … 3 GREAT EVENTS!
Free admission to all venues
1. Mertztown Train Station Open House
337 Chestnut Street, Mertztown, Pa. (property of Atlas Minerals & Chemicals)
Take a trip back in time, and visit the future location of a museum, historical library, community gathering place and Longswamp Township Historical Society headquarters. NOTE: The Mertztown Train Station is not an ADA-compliant structure.
2. “Village of Farmington Book” Launch Event
318 Chestnut Street, Mertztown, Pa. (fellowship hall of Christian Congregation Church)
Our 10th and final “Village” series booklet will be available for sale, as will the previous nine editions ($16 each). Each 32-page booklet offers a visual feast of photos and captions and typically covers one village and adjacent hamlets. “Farmington” covers the former iron-ore-mining villages of Farmington, Kline’s Corner and Oreville as well as the area once familiarly known as the Butza Gass. While you’re there, you can also visit the 1837 church sanctuary.
MATCHING CHALLENGE!!
For every "Village of Farmington" booklet sold (up to 200 copies), Longswamp Township Historical Society will receive a donation equal to the purchase price of a single booklet ($16). But you have to hurry! The challenge cover only those purchases made by October 9, 2021.
3. Longswamp Township Historical Society Museum Open House
32 Church Street, Mertztown, Pa. (Schubert Haus)
Visit our interim museum location at the historic Schubert Haus. The building, owned by the Longswamp UCC, once served as a parsonage and home to renown church organist, William Schubert. As the property cannot accommodate parking and no street parking is permitted, we suggest visitors park in the nearby Longswamp UCC lot and make the short walk down Church Street. Before leaving the lot or heading down to Schubert Haus, you can also visit the Longswamp UCC’s 1852 church sanctuary.
NOTE: The Schubert Haus sidewalk and restroom is not ADA compliant.
Wednesday, November 17
My Life as a Intel Field Operator
Location: TBD
7 - 8:30 PM
Topton resident, Scott Uehlinger, will share the history of Russian Intelligence, his experience in the service as a CIA officer, and his work in the US embassies in the former Soviet Union.
Saturday, December 5
Germans in Pennsylvania: 400 Years in 40 Minutes
Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 50 Luther Drive, Mertztown, Pa., 3:00 p.m. start time
Lecture by local historian and LTHS member, Darlene Moyer, followed by German Christmas hymn sign-along. Parting gifts for attendees.
More details to follow.
Yes! It's FINALLY Going to Happen!!!
Sunday, September 26, 2021 (rescheduled twice from 2020)
Pa. Dutch Buffet Fundraiser
Janelle Hall, 360 Fleetwood Road, Bowers
12 - 2 PM
Previous tickets will be honored. Replacement tickets will not be issued. Doors open at noon. Seat yourself.
NOTE: As permitted by Pa. State guidelines, seats will not be socially distanced. However, we encourage you to wear a mask when you're not eating/drinking and especially when you are at the buffet table. Disposable gloves will be available for you use to avoid touching "community" serving spoons at the buffet table. Hand sanitizer will also be available.
NOTE: SOME TICKETS AVAILABLE. $16 EACH. If interested, contact us at longswamphistory@gmail.com or call Marie at 610-682-1645.
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ONE DAY … 3 GREAT EVENTS!
Free admission to all venues
1. Mertztown Train Station Open House
337 Chestnut Street, Mertztown, Pa. (property of Atlas Minerals & Chemicals)
Take a trip back in time, and visit the future location of a museum, historical library, community gathering place and Longswamp Township Historical Society headquarters. NOTE: The Mertztown Train Station is not an ADA-compliant structure.
2. “Village of Farmington Book” Launch Event
318 Chestnut Street, Mertztown, Pa. (fellowship hall of Christian Congregation Church)
Our 10th and final “Village” series booklet will be available for sale, as will the previous nine editions ($16 each). Each 32-page booklet offers a visual feast of photos and captions and typically covers one village and adjacent hamlets. “Farmington” covers the former iron-ore-mining villages of Farmington, Kline’s Corner and Oreville as well as the area once familiarly known as the Butza Gass. While you’re there, you can also visit the 1837 church sanctuary.
MATCHING CHALLENGE!!
For every "Village of Farmington" booklet sold (up to 200 copies), Longswamp Township Historical Society will receive a donation equal to the purchase price of a single booklet ($16). But you have to hurry! The challenge cover only those purchases made by October 9, 2021.
3. Longswamp Township Historical Society Museum Open House
32 Church Street, Mertztown, Pa. (Schubert Haus)
Visit our interim museum location at the historic Schubert Haus. The building, owned by the Longswamp UCC, once served as a parsonage and home to renown church organist, William Schubert. As the property cannot accommodate parking and no street parking is permitted, we suggest visitors park in the nearby Longswamp UCC lot and make the short walk down Church Street. Before leaving the lot or heading down to Schubert Haus, you can also visit the Longswamp UCC’s 1852 church sanctuary.
NOTE: The Schubert Haus sidewalk and restroom is not ADA compliant.
Wednesday, November 17
My Life as a Intel Field Operator
Location: TBD
7 - 8:30 PM
Topton resident, Scott Uehlinger, will share the history of Russian Intelligence, his experience in the service as a CIA officer, and his work in the US embassies in the former Soviet Union.
Saturday, December 5
Germans in Pennsylvania: 400 Years in 40 Minutes
Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 50 Luther Drive, Mertztown, Pa., 3:00 p.m. start time
Lecture by local historian and LTHS member, Darlene Moyer, followed by German Christmas hymn sign-along. Parting gifts for attendees.
More details to follow.
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