Preserving the history of the Lutz Franklin Schoolhouse
Events
Upcoming Events
On Thursday, May 4, at 7 PM at Seidersville Hall, we will have a presentation by Chief Barbara Bluejay, Keeper of Culture and granddaughter of the late Chief Whippoorwill. She will discuss oral histories, family heirlooms, and traditions. Admission is free and light refreshments will be provided.
On Election Day, May 16th, we will have our bake-sale event at Seidersville Hall. If this is your voting site, stop by, say hello and purchase some delicious treats to help support our organization. If you are interested in donating a dessert or sweet goods or volunteering for a shift, please contact us at lshistorical@gmail.com or at 610-625-8771.
Our Past Events
Check out this video from our President Pump talk by Mark Connar!
Thank you everyone who joined us at our 2022 Apple Fest. We had a wonderful turnout and the perfect weather for the day. Check out some photographs below.
Thank you to all the amazing photographers who participated in our contest. We had so many amazing entries it was difficult to choose the winners. Watch the slideshow below to see some familiar places from around the area.
Congratulations to the following winners! First Place – Bill Basta with Saucon Church School Second Place – Sera Heil with Highland Pub Third Place (tie)- Morgan Stob with Walnut St. Bridge and Erica Shorb with Cakes & Cars
Honorable mentions Meadows Road Bridge – Gene Fernandez Parade Watchers – Bobb Carson Tree Stump – Jude Elizabeth Shorb Rockroth house – Susan Brown Masonic Hall – Danny Ruth Stained Glass Church Window – Liz Rose Choi High Street Bridge – Kristie Kennedy Magical Library – Bodhi Choi Wasser Farm – Martha Sterling Black Eye Susan’s Hidden House Marker – Jaiah Choi
Morgan Strobl: Everlasting Peace
The Christ Lutheran Church of Lower Saucon, formally known as the Lower Saucon Church school, rebuilt in 1881. Located along Easton Road and in the middle of Mockingbird Hill Road and Church Lane. Lower Saucon Township.
Sera Heil: Braveheart Highland Pub
Morgan Strobl: Sunset at the Mill
The Grist Mill on West Walnut Street, Hellertown in Lower Saucon Township
Jaiah Choi: Black Eyed Susan’s Hidden House Marker
Main Street, Hellertown
Liz Rose Choi: Summer Evening Play at Dimmick Park
Dimmick Park, Hellertown
Erica Shorb: “Closing Time” – Hellertown Post Office
Bill Basta: Grist Mill, W. Walnut Street in Hellertown.
Kristie Kennedy: Meadows Road Barn
Bill Basta: Saucon Community Church, south side of Easton Road.
Morgan Strobl: 4th of July at The Pony
The “pony” bridge across from the grist mill, West Walnut street, Hellertown, Lower Saucon Township
Jaiah Choi: Black Hole
BBT Bank Mailbox, Main Street, Hellertown
Bodhi Choi: Art Wall
Vern Jones: Ladies First
Erica Shorb: “Stuck in Time” – Britts Tire Service, Main Street Hellertown
Jude Elizabeth Shorb: Clover
Kristie Kennedy: High Street Bridge
Liz Rose Choi: Stained Glass Flower
Church Where the Ice Cream Festival Happens, Williams Township
Bodhi Choi: Magical Library
Kristie Kennedy: Meadows Bridge
Liz Rose Choi: Blue Stained Glass Church Window with Brick Detail
Church Where the Ice Cream Festival Happens, Williams Township
Bodhi Choi: Fluttering Pages
Jude Elizabeth Shorb: Tree Stump
Jaiah Choi: Temple of Time
Main Street, Hellertown
Morgan Strobl: School’s Out For Summer
The 1880 Lutz-Franklin school house on Limpar Lane, Hellertown, Lower Saucon TownShip
Bobb Carson: Parade Watchers
Gene Fernandez: Looking North from Water St, before the walking trail
Daniel Ruth: Portal to Pleasant Poolside Pleasures
Bill Basta: Heller Homestead, Friedensville Road in Hellertown
Morgan Strobl: The Garden Of Herbs
Side of the Grist Mill with water view and garden. West Walnut street in Hellertown, Lower Saucon Township
Daniel Ruth: A Meeting Place for the Ages
Kristie Kennedy: Lutz Schoolhouse
Daniel Ruth: Kunsman’s General Merchandise store
Vern Jones: Our photo
Daniel Ruth: The Enduring Wooden Bridge
Liz Rose Choi: Trail to Hellertown
North End of the Saucon Rail Trail, Hellertown
Bodhi Choi: Amazing Discovery
Jude Elizabeth Shorb: Bell
Daniel Ruth: The Hidden White House
Gene Fernandez: Meadows Rd Bridge
Bill Basta: Lutz Franklin School, Limpar Lane in Hellertown
Jaiah Choi: Water Fountain
Town Center, Main Street, Hellertown
Kristie Kennedy: High Street Bridge
Jude Elizabeth Shorb: Fountain
Liz Rose Choi: Amphitheater Curves and Country Love
Dimmick Park, Hellertown
Erica Shorb: “Still Standing” – Polk Valley Road, Hellertown
Susan Brown: Rothrock House
Jaiah Choi: Tree Sap at Town Center
Town Center, Main Street, Hellertown
Erica Shorb: “Sun Spotted Steeple” – Penn Street Hellertown
Bodhi Choi: Magic Story
Vern Jones: Quality Time
Jude Elizabeth Shorb: Purple Flower
Bill Basta: Saucon Community Church (wide view), south side of Easton Road
Thank you to all who joined us at the Apple Festival on October 19th, 2019! We had a great turnout and the weather was amazing. We were so happy to see so many smiling faces! Watch the slideshow below to remember some of our fun moments together.
Also you can check out WFMZ’s story about our Apple Festival at the link: WFMZ