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Governor Wolf Historical Society 6600-6660 Jacksonville Rd. East Allen Township Bath, Pa 18014 George Wolf is known as the father of public education in PA.
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The Wolf Academy Historic Site is the home of the Governor Wolf Historical Society. We are a historic site in East Allen Township that was part of the early Scots-Irish settlement. Wolf Academy (ca 1785), Ralston-McKeen House (ca 1795), and Monocacy School, with the beautiful Nye Garden as a centerpiece to the buildings. He attended and later taught at the Wolf Academy, then known as the Allen To

wnship Academy, studied law, was appointed postmaster by Thos. Jefferson, became 7th Governor of PA, from 1827 to 1835. He was instrumental in the passage of the Common School Act in 1834 that created the public school system in PA.

05/21/2026

This is a FREE event with FREE snacks. There will be “Make-it-n-Take it” crafts for everyone, demonstrations and a newly designed museum. There will be FREE activities for kids and adults. FREE
Crafts for adults and kids. Bring your grandchildren! Mark your calendar and enjoy the fun experience!

05/07/2026

"Time and Keys": A presentation and talk on Antique clocks and timepieces. Have a clock that isn't working? Do you want to know when it was made? There will be a display of clocks from this area!
Visit the Wolf Academy Historic Site. FREE tours of Buildings & Museum. May 16, 2026 Hours: 1pm - 3pm

04/28/2026

Join us Friday, May 1, 2026 for a delightful meal and wonderful program. Speaker will be Scott Paul Gordon currently the Andrew W. Mellon Chair at Lehigh University. Dr. Gordon will speak on the role of the Moravians in the Revolution. Reservations are required.

03/09/2026

Celebrate Spring on Sunday March 22 at Governor Wolf Historical Society

03/08/2026

BEARS GALORE TODAY ONLY!
17th Annual Governor Wolf Antiques Show, 6500 Jacksonville Rd
Bath PA 18014 Show Hours: Sun., Mar 8, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

03/06/2026

The show opens at 9am tomorrow! This is in the Ralston McKeen House

07/27/2025

Why is the 1800's Story of Governor Wolf so Important?

Address

6600 Jacksonville Road
Bath, PA
18014

Telephone

(610) 837-9015

Website

http://www.govwolf.org/

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