Events, Education & Exhibits

Current Exhibits
 

George Creegan:
The Man Behind the Mouse
November 19 – December 31, 2018

This year’s special exhibit, “George Creegan: The Man Behind the Mouse” celebrates the life and work of Dr. George Creegan (1936-2018), the creator of Pip the Mouse. With a doctorate in elementary education, Dr. Creegan was delighted that we are not only continuing the Pip the Mouse tradition, but that Pip has become the mascot at an educational museum! This year’s exhibit is devoted to this extraordinarily gifted man.

Pip: The Mouse Before Christmas Puppet Show
November 23 – December 31, 2018
Shows are at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 p.m.
Monday through Saturday
and the 2^nd Sunday in December

Special evening shows will be on Thursdays beginning December 6 at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. The cost of the show is included with museum admission: $1 for children and $2 for adults. Sunday and Thursday evening shows are free to the public! Reservations are not required.

Featured Loxcal Artist:
Leah Anderson Joseph
November 19 – December 31, 2018

Leah Anderson Joseph, was an accomplished artist best known for her historical renderings of various Lehigh Valley landmarks. Over the course of more than 30 years, she put down on canvas more that 200 images of what have now become landmarks in the City of Allentown, Her works portrayed everything from the PP&L building to the covered bridges at Schlicher’s and Bogert’s. Various pieces on loan from her family are on display in the gallery section of the Liberty Bell Museum.

Upcoming Events
 

Christmas Eve and
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Monday, December 24, 2018
12:30 and 1:30 p.m.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Noon and 1:00 p.m.

Help us celebrate the last week of the puppet show for the season. Come and talk with the puppeteers, take pictures, and reminisce about Pip.
       On December 31, we will have a countdown to “midnight” at Noon for the children so they can celebrate the New Year without staying up late.

 

Events and Exhibits Sponsors

Revolutionary Level Sponsor:

Honorary First Defenders

Patriot Level Sponsors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elaine Charron

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lovett
 

Colonist Level Sponsors:

Neil Angst

Sanford and Patricia Beldon

Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Blankowitsch

Albert Heydt

Robert and Anne Kearn

Grayson and Jan McNair

Frank Nacci

Michael Pickett

William Remo

Bob Stevens

Doris and Ralph Todd

Ann Wertman and Joe Zeller