Lehighton Area Heritage Alliance
The Historical Society for Lehighton, Pennsylvania & Surrounding Municipalities
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Established along the Lehigh River as the Moravian mission of "Gnadenhuetten" or "Huts of Grace" in 1746, it was burned in 1755. The borough of Lehighton was incorporated in 1866 and was an early center of the industrial revolution and the railroad.
LAHA + NEPA Gives
LAHA is excited to announce that we are participating in NEPA Gives on June 4-5, 2026. This 24-hour online giving event is designed to maximize the impact of your donations to help us preserve Lehighton’s history through incentives, bonus funds, and prizes!
We are one of only ten Carbon County 501(c)(3) organizations accepted to participate in this annual fundraiser in partnership with the Carbon County Community Foundation.
From the Lenni Lenape and Moravians - to the railroad, canal, and trolley cars - to soapbox derbies, Franz Kline, and Bright’s Dept. Store – Lehighton has a story to tell! Our NEPA Gives goal is to raise $1,000 toward opening a public heritage museum where we can display our extensive collection of Lehighton artifacts. Our Collections Committee is extremely active in organizing and cataloging all the items in our collection in preparation for finding a suitable space.
Here’s how you can help:
Plan to make a donation to LAHA through the NEPA Gives portal anytime during the 24-hour period between 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 4, and 7:00 PM on Friday, June 5, at https://www.nepagives.org/organization/lehighton-area-heritage-alliance.
Renew your membership or join for 2026 - this is a great opportunity to make your membership or sponsorship go further!
Spread the word to your social network about LAHA and NEPA Gives. #lehightonheritage #NEPAGives2026
Follow us on Facebook @lehightonheritage and on Instagram @lehightonheritage
Preserving History
Preserving History
The mission of the Lehighton Area Heritage Alliance (LAHA) is to identify, preserve, promote, and educate the public about the historical legacy of Lehighton and the surrounding area. We are a small group of volunteers committed to collecting stories and artifacts to safeguard them for future generations.
Since reorganizing after the sesquicentennial in 2016, we meet monthly and have held several historical cemetery walks and more recently, Songs & Stories in the Mausoleum, at the Lehighton Cemetery.
Our future goals are to secure another accessible public space for a heritage center museum in which we can provide educational exhibits, programs, and activities for adults and children alike. To achieve these goals, we need the support of individuals and businesses who proudly carry the heritage of the Lehighton area in their hearts. We invite you to help us in this quest.
Contact
Contact
Bi-Monthly Membership Meetings
Bi-Monthly Membership Meetings
Bring an item for "Show & Tell"!
3rd Monday | 6:00 PM
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Lehighton Rec Center
Lehighton Area Heritage Alliance, Inc. (LAHA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
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