The Alburtis Lockridge Historical Society provides
four different types of tours!
1) The first is not really a tour, but browse at your leisure through our museum. Look at our displays from family artifacts and businesses that were in Alburtis, Lock Ridge and the immediate surrounding area during past times (and present.)
2) The second is our historic property tour of Alburtis. This tour was developed for the Alburtis Centennial Celebration in May 2013. Your tour guide will guide you along the streets explaining the homes and businesses from a bye gone era. This tour is currently being updated!!
3) The third is a tour of the Thomas Iron Works at Lock Ridge in Alburtis. This tour is unique in itself, for it is different from any other.
4) The fourth is a hike at Rittenhouse Gap, where in the 1800's and early 1900's was a huge mining expanse. This is a planned hike once we procure a large enough group,
preferably 10 to 15 individuals.
The museum tour is best for when our open houses are held. They are normally the first or second Saturday of the month from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Please watch for special events.
The rest of the tours must be scheduled. Please contact us at alhs18011@aol.com or call 484.366.9987 for more information. We prefer to do these tours in groups of 8 to 15 people. Larger groups can be accommodated.
Donations are always welcome!!
four different types of tours!
1) The first is not really a tour, but browse at your leisure through our museum. Look at our displays from family artifacts and businesses that were in Alburtis, Lock Ridge and the immediate surrounding area during past times (and present.)
2) The second is our historic property tour of Alburtis. This tour was developed for the Alburtis Centennial Celebration in May 2013. Your tour guide will guide you along the streets explaining the homes and businesses from a bye gone era. This tour is currently being updated!!
3) The third is a tour of the Thomas Iron Works at Lock Ridge in Alburtis. This tour is unique in itself, for it is different from any other.
4) The fourth is a hike at Rittenhouse Gap, where in the 1800's and early 1900's was a huge mining expanse. This is a planned hike once we procure a large enough group,
preferably 10 to 15 individuals.
The museum tour is best for when our open houses are held. They are normally the first or second Saturday of the month from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Please watch for special events.
The rest of the tours must be scheduled. Please contact us at alhs18011@aol.com or call 484.366.9987 for more information. We prefer to do these tours in groups of 8 to 15 people. Larger groups can be accommodated.
Donations are always welcome!!
Thomas Iron Works at Lock Ridge Tours
The Alburtis Lockridge Historical Society is offering tours of the Thomas Iron Works at Lock Ridge complex. Come visit, view and learn about what was produced, what the ruins were and how important this facility was to Alburtis, the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania and in fact, America!
Tour times will be at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm, with an occasional 6:00 pm evening tour.
Museum will be open at 11:30 am. the Museum will be closed during tours. Tours are approx. an hour and a half long. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress appropriately and accordingly. Don't forget your camera! Light refreshments and cold beverages will be served!
Please meet at the Alburtis Lockridge Historical Society Headquarters, the Memorial Presbyterian Church at 407 Franklin Street, Alburtis, PA 18011 (corner of Church and Franklin Streets)
The event is free, but donations are accepted and appreciated.
This event is weather pending, please check our Facebook page for cancellations or call 484-366-9987.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
THE CATASAUQUA AND FOGELSVILLE RAILROAD TOUR AND RITTENHOUSE GAP HIKE has been cancelled!!
A new date has not been set.
Attached below are the two liability forms that need to be printed out and completed by everyone attending the event.
