Daughters
of the
American Revolution: 125th Anniversary
of the
Liberty Bell Chapter
Headquartered in Allentown, the Liberty Bell Chapter of D.A.R. took their name because of the significance of the Liberty Bell being hidden in Allentown. Take a look back at all the chapter has accomplished in 125 years. Photographs and personal mementos will be on display, as well at their original charter from 1892.
Allentown Through the Camera’s Eye
Take a look back at Allentown through photographs from the mid-1800s through the mid-1900s. It has been almost 180 years since the invention of photography and many memorable images have been recorded. Each day many more images are added to this visual memory bank. These pictures will forever serve to remind us of how things were, what we looked like, and the way we lived. This exhibit allow the viewer to be reminded of the days when life seemed so much simpler: when city streets were still of dirt, when products were delivered by horse and wagon, when Hamilton Street was the place to shop, and when much of our city was yet to be built.
Upcoming Events
Lecture Series and Exhibition:Immigration in the Lehigh Valley
The lecture series will focus on historical waves of immigration to the Lehigh Valley, including German, Jewish, Syrian and Latino families. The series, which runs through June, 2018, will include speakers focusing on each of the cultural groups that have made the Lehigh Valley their home.
Rev. Dr. James Moos,Sunday, October 1, 20174:00 p.m.Free Event
We will kickoff our 2018 special series and exhibition “Immigration in the Lehigh Valley” on Sunday, October 1st with presentations by the Rev. Dr. James Moos, United Church of Christ Executive Minister, Wider Church Ministries.
The internationally-recognized Rev. Moos will focus on the Middle East and the Syrian crisis and the Syrian refugee population in the Lehigh Valley.
The Rev. Dr. James Moos also is co-executive of Global Ministries, a joint endeavor between the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ denominations. Rev. Moos was ordained in 1986. Enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1976, he was on active duty until 1980 and served as a reserve chaplain for the Air Force for 18 years. Rev. Moos grew up on a farm near Streeter, North Dakota and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Seattle Pacific University and his Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary.
Rev. Moos will speak that morning about the work the U.C.C. is doing with refugees and displaced persons as well as current immigration issues facing our nation during the 10:30 a.m. “World Communion” Sunday worship at Zion’s ‘Liberty Bell’ United Church of Christ, 620 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown.
Events and Exhibits Sponsors
Principal Sponsor:
Karen ElChaar
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Pat Beldon
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Blankowitsch
Geoff and Sara Jane Brace
Elaine Charron
Gerri Falk
Bill and Gail Remo
Rev. Bob Stevens
Ann Wertman and Joe Zeller
