SUPPORT
The Longswamp Township Historical Society (LTHS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization composed of volunteers. We rely on the support of our members, donations, and sales of our books, calendars, and other merchandise. The money raised goes towards public programming, collections acquisitions and care, lease costs, and publications. We are always appreciative of any support received, whether in monetary form or time. Browse our merchandise online at our store.
If you would like to provide support, there are several ways you can get involved:
If you would like to provide support, there are several ways you can get involved:
- Monetary donation
- Become a Member
- Shop
- Museum collection donation
- Volunteering
Make a monetary donation
As a non-profit, the organization utilizes donations it receives for public programming, publications, building costs, and other initiatives. Recently, in late April 2019, we acquired the Mertztown Train Station and are involved with the planning, moving, and restoration of the station. If interested in making a monetary donation, you may:
Any amount is very much appreciated!
Become a member!
We have different levels of membership. Please fill out a membership form and return it by email with payment or go to our store and sign up online.
As a non-profit, the organization utilizes donations it receives for public programming, publications, building costs, and other initiatives. Recently, in late April 2019, we acquired the Mertztown Train Station and are involved with the planning, moving, and restoration of the station. If interested in making a monetary donation, you may:
- donate through our GoFundMe page
- if you already have a Paypal account, you can submit any amount to LongswampHistory@gmail.com
- donate through our store
- donate through our Facebook page
- mail a check to our postal address: LTHS, P.O. Box 610, Mertztown, PA 19539
- attend one of our events and donate in person
Any amount is very much appreciated!
Become a member!
We have different levels of membership. Please fill out a membership form and return it by email with payment or go to our store and sign up online.
Attend one of our events or even one of our monthly meetings!
Shop
The society has been publishing the Village book series and annual calendars for several years. These and other merchandise are available at all of our events, the Longswamp Township Building office, Radcliffe's IGA, and our store.
Or, if you shop at online, you can contribute to us as well. Please use https://smile.amazon.com/ and chose Longswamp Township Historical Society as your selected charity! It's easy and we receive 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases from the AmazonSmile Foundation.
You can also support us by attending any of our events! We have fundraisers throughout the year including sausage sandwich sales, dinners, talks, and local bazaars.
The society has been publishing the Village book series and annual calendars for several years. These and other merchandise are available at all of our events, the Longswamp Township Building office, Radcliffe's IGA, and our store.
Or, if you shop at online, you can contribute to us as well. Please use https://smile.amazon.com/ and chose Longswamp Township Historical Society as your selected charity! It's easy and we receive 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases from the AmazonSmile Foundation.
You can also support us by attending any of our events! We have fundraisers throughout the year including sausage sandwich sales, dinners, talks, and local bazaars.
Museum collection donation
As part of our mission, the LTHS has been actively researching and acquiring documents, manuscripts, books, photographs, memorabilia, and other artifacts related to Longswamp Township's history for our museum. The collection has benefited from generous donors and acquisitions. If you have any item you'd like to share with us or to donate, please contact us at LongswampHistory@gmail.com.
As part of our mission, the LTHS has been actively researching and acquiring documents, manuscripts, books, photographs, memorabilia, and other artifacts related to Longswamp Township's history for our museum. The collection has benefited from generous donors and acquisitions. If you have any item you'd like to share with us or to donate, please contact us at LongswampHistory@gmail.com.
Volunteering
If you'd like to be more involved or would like to contribute in other ways, you can also volunteer. We have several volunteering opportunities; monthly board meetings, sub-committees, public programming, research, genealogy, and museum collections. You can volunteer as little or as much as you want!
Currently, we are seeking anyone who is interested in the Mertztown Train Station project with its transfer and restoration. No matter your background, if you have a background in construction, planning, fundraising, or are just interested in getting involved, please email us at LongswampHistory@gmail.com or attend any of our meetings to learn more.
* The Longswamp Township Historical Society has been designated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a non-profit organization under IRS Tax Code 501(c)3 and a public charity under Tax Subcode Section 509(a)(1). All contributions are considered tax deductible for federal tax purposes under current IRS regulations.
If you'd like to be more involved or would like to contribute in other ways, you can also volunteer. We have several volunteering opportunities; monthly board meetings, sub-committees, public programming, research, genealogy, and museum collections. You can volunteer as little or as much as you want!
Currently, we are seeking anyone who is interested in the Mertztown Train Station project with its transfer and restoration. No matter your background, if you have a background in construction, planning, fundraising, or are just interested in getting involved, please email us at LongswampHistory@gmail.com or attend any of our meetings to learn more.
* The Longswamp Township Historical Society has been designated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a non-profit organization under IRS Tax Code 501(c)3 and a public charity under Tax Subcode Section 509(a)(1). All contributions are considered tax deductible for federal tax purposes under current IRS regulations.