Thank you to all who attended the reception on March 28th for the grand reveal of the 2nd series of 10 oil pencil drawings of local historic sites. Some originals and limited edition prints remain and are available now by calling 814-275-1718. Contrary to what the newspaper said, the beautiful quilt done by Carol Kennemuth was not auctioned off as it had already been purchased by someone. Carol's work is beautiful art. Some pieces are available for purchase at Evermoores and all prints that remain will be available to see and for purchase when The Gallery at New Bethlehem Town...

Tonight is the night for the grand reveal of the 2nd series of historic prints, silent auction for the originals and a program to share memories of the high school, scout hall, and other area sites. March 28th at 6 pm - 8:30 pm, program at 6:30 at the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. Please come and invite your friends.

Please mark your calendar for the March 28th reception and release of the 2nd set of Carol Kennemuth's wonderful original drawings at 6 pm at the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. There will be a short Power Point presentation during which guests will be invited to share their recollections of the sites. Please tell your friends and join us.

The Jefferson County History Center is looking for photos of the construction of Route 28 in the 1920s and 1930s and the crews that worked there. Please post here or contact Carole Briggs at the History Center. Thanks!

The next meeting of the Redbank Valley Historical Society is Tuesday, March 5th at 10 am at the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. All are welcomed to attend. The location is handicapped accessible with nearby parking.

A new feature for this site is our weekly survey.
Answers can be posted. Do you have any ancestors who fall into the following categories?
• Royal or noble ancestors
• Native American ancestry
• Mayflower ancestors
• Ancestors who immigrated to colonial America
• An ancestor accused of being a Salem witch

Thanks! Stories welcomed!

The cover photo depicts the Carol Kennemuth original oil pencil drawing of the New Bethlehem Trail Station. Prints are still available of this and other prints in the first series. The next series of prints will be released on March 28th, 2019 at an event at the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. Please watch for more details.