Who We Are
The Redbank Valley Historical Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to researching and preserving a factual and accurate history of the area comprising approximately the same area as the Redbank Valley School District. Having recently published our first book, Voices From The Redbank Valley, we are now endeavoring to establish a Redbank Area Heritage and Genealogy Center in New Bethlehem. The Center will collect and preserve artifacts pertinent to the history and genealogy of the area and display them for public use and enjoyment. From time to time we entertain guest speakers to present interesting subject matters of local history to the group. We will also conduct field trips to various places of historical interest to the group. The Redbank Valley Historical Society has open memberships to anyone who is interested in and willing and able to contribute to our society’s goals. We also have a shop chock-full of wonderful merchandise if you would like to support us by purchasing something, including our book.
News & Announcements
Events & Activities
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Shadow of History: A Visual Exploration of Germany's Nazi Past
Thursday, November 7 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
301 Broad St, New Bethlehem, PA 16242, USAThe program will be presented by Redbank Valley High School History teacher, Dr. Joe Harmon. Dr. Harmon traveled to Germany in 2022 and 2024 as a guest of the National WWII Museum and the Goethe Institute of Germany. During his journeys he visited Munich and Berlin in the footsteps of Germany's dark history of the Holocaust and National Socialism. Dr. Harmon's presentation will include photos and history of this period during the war.
Also on display will be military uniforms and war items from WWI and WWII of local people of the Redbank Valley who served their country.
The program is open to the community, no fee to attend. A free will donation will be asked to help fund a Redbank Valley High School student field trip to the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C.