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.

Events & Activities

  • The Civil War- Medicine, Music, & Song

    Monday, May 13 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    301 Broad St, New Bethlehem, PA 16242, USA

    Join us, along with presenters Ron & Christina Shrewsbury, as we will be talking about the Battle of the Wilderness (May 5-7, 1864) and highlighting the 103rd Pennsylvania Infantry that was captured on April 29, 1864 at Plymouth, North Carolina and sent to Andersonville Prison. 132 Members of the 103rd died there.

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  • Taste of the Valley

    Saturday, June 8 2024  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    301 Broad St, New Bethlehem, PA 16242, USA

    Join us for a tasty event as we sample recipes from our "Taste of the Valley" Cookbook! This cookbook contains cherished recipes from Redbank Valley and we are ready to taste some of these tried and trued dishes with you. This will be a ticketed event, so email us at [email protected] to preorder yours today!

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  • Western Pennsylvania Petroglyph Project

    Monday, June 17 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    301 Broad St, New Bethlehem, PA 16242, USA

    Ken Burkett will be joining us in presenting a program about local Indian rock drawings.

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