Alburtis - Lockridge Historical Society

Alburtis - Lockridge Historical Society ALHS was formed in 1976 by a small group of individuals to preserve the local history. The Society calls home the former Lock Ridge Presbyterian Church.

The mission of the Alburtis Lockridge Historical Society is to collect, preserve and exhibit photographs, artifacts and documents for displays and research of Alburtis The borough of Alburtis was incorporated in 1913 by the joining of two boroughs, Alburtis & Lock Ridge. The Alburtis-Lock Ridge Historical Society began in 1976, the year of our country's bicentennial. We are a group to preserve the

history of the villages of Alburtis and Lock Ridge. Museum possessions include the church's cornerstone, keepsakes from businesses and former businesses and many old photographs, including nearly 100 from 1906. Tours are available by appointment only. We are a small group of only about 12 individuals. We are always looking to increase our membership to expand our membership rolls & revitalize the organization.

04/11/2026

Plan ahead and sign up for a historic walking tour of Hokendauqua on Saturday, April 25, with our friends at Whitehall Historical Preservation Society.

The village of Hokendauqua was established in 1854 to house the workers of the Thomas Iron Company, which played a pivotal role in igniting the American industrial revolution. Stroll through the neighborhood, see the workers' housing and learn which homes were once occupied by the Thomas Family. Find out what other businesses were operating at that time. What connection did the Thomas Iron Company have with the First Presbyterian Church and the building currently occupied by Growing Tree Child Care Center?

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF HOKENDAUQUA
Whitehall Historical Preservation Society – Historic Walking Tour of
Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Rain Date: April 26)
$5 per person, free for WHPS members
Reservations are required. Please call 610 776-7280 (leave a message) to reserve your spot for this fantastic journey into the past. Further instructions will be given upon booking.

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04/09/2026

Grape hyacinths - commonly mistaken as bluebells - are in full bloom at Lock Ridge Park, the best bloom seen in several years, the county says.

03/24/2026

Hello Friends of the Alburtis Lockridge Historical Society,
This is a reminder that we will be meeting on Thursday, 3/26/26, at 7:00pm at Lockridge Church, located on the corner of Franklyn and Church Sts. In Alburtis. We will start at the church, check out the space and the artifacts and then go to Borough Hall, (The church does not have heat or water at this time!), for a short video and a Q&A on the 250 Birthday of our nation and what we can do to be part of the celebration!
We will have a list if discussion points from last months meeting at the church.
Hope to see you all there on the 26th.

Alburtis Lockridge Historical Society

Kevin, Ron and Scott

03/19/2026

What happened to the Justice Bell? Lower Macungie Township Historical Society invites you to find out this Saturday. Celebrate Women's History Month and enjoy a screening of Finding Justice: The Untold Story of Women’s Fight for the Vote. The film will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Amanda Owen and a book signing for The Justice Bell: Tracing the Journey of a Forgotten Symbol.

PENNSYLVANIA WOMEN AND THEIR FIGHT FOR THE VOTE
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Saturday, March 21, 2-3 p.m.
Free admission.
Location: Lower Macungie Township Community Center, 3400 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA 18062
https://www.lmthistory.org/

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03/01/2026
02/28/2026

View Frederick T. Beitler's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

11/27/2025

As a 115-year old business, history means a lot to New Tripoli Bank. We thought it apt to celebrate the history of our community by sitting down to interview...

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407 Franklin Street; PO Box 427
Alburtis, PA
18011

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(484) 366-9987

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