Exhibits

The Redbank Valley Historical Society Museum is home to a wide range of exhibits that showcase the history and culture of the Redbank Valley region. Visitors can see war items of local veterans, old pictures of the valley, items that came from local businesses long gone and school memorabilia.
We also offer tours of the iconic First National Bank building where the History is now housed. We offer insight about the Andrews family who built the bank and about the unique structure as it was modeled after Independence Hall. With its diverse range of exhibits, the Redbank Valley Historical Society Museum offers something for everyone, and provides a unique opportunity to learn about the rich history and culture of the Redbank Valley.

Education

The Redbank Valley Historical Society is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of the history and heritage of the Redbank Valley region in Pennsylvania. As part of this mission, the society offers a variety of educational programs and resources to the public. These include guided tours of the society’s museum and historic sites, as well as lectures, workshops, and educational materials on topics such as local history, genealogy, and preservation. In addition, the society offers resources for educators, including lesson plans and curriculum materials that can be used to teach students about the history and culture of the region. With these resources, the Redbank Valley Historical Society is committed to providing engaging and informative educational opportunities that help to preserve and share the unique history and heritage of the Redbank Valley.

Genealogy

The Redbank Valley Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Redbank Valley region in Pennsylvania. As part of this mission, the society offers visiting access to members for free. Assisted research for quick look-up and in-house assisted research is available at a reduced rate. Assisted research for quick look-up has genealogy workers look for a single record of birth, death, or marriage in our inventory of relevant resources. As a society member, the cost is $5 per item and for non-members it’s $10 per item. For assisted research for in-house, our genealogy workers will assist you in finding sources of information in our inventory of references, family genealogy binders, reference files, or Genealogy Helper articles. As a society member, the cost is $5 per hour ($15 daily- about 4 hours) and non-member is $10 per hour ($30 daily- about 4 hours). Appointments needed. To make an appointment, please send an email to [email protected].