NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER IN

PALMERTON, PA

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The National Railway Historical Society Lehigh Valley Chapter is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of railroads in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. Located in Palmerton, PA, the chapter was founded in 1979 and has since become a hub for railroad enthusiasts and historians alike.

The chapter operates out of a restored 1924 Lehigh & New England Railroad station, which serves as a museum and headquarters for the organization. The museum houses an extensive collection of railroad artifacts, including locomotives, passenger cars, and equipment, as well as a library of books and documents related to the history of railroads in the Lehigh Valley.

In addition to preserving and displaying historical artifacts, the chapter also hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year. These include guided tours of the museum, train rides along the nearby Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, and educational programs for schools and community groups.

The National Railway Historical Society Lehigh Valley Chapter is a vital resource for anyone interested in the history of railroads in Pennsylvania and beyond. Through its exhibits, events, and outreach programs, the chapter continues to promote awareness and appreciation for the important role that railroads have played in shaping our nation's history and culture.

NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER IN is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PALMERTON PA. US MID #8404200562

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER IN
2555 HAHNS DAIRY RD
PALMERTON
PA
18071

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MID # 8404200562
Name NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER IN
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 232108119
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.829891, -75.552109
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 025
US Census Tract: 020800
US Census Block: 3021