A speech and accompanying lesson plan about the 1918 Bethlehem Steel Baseball League by Geoff Gehman was published on C-SPAN in mid-December.
History
The Heinrich Zeller House (Fort Zeller): Lebanon County’s secluded historical treasure
The historic one-and-a-half-story structure is located west of Newmanstown, off of Pennsylvania Rte. 419 in Millcreek Twp.
Remembering Lebanon County’s once-prominent cigar industry
From 1916 to 1933, Lebanon ranked 12th in Pennsylvania in cigar production. In 1927, Lebanon produced $1,230,600 worth of tobacco products.
Lebanon County’s sweet, delicious, and cool ice cream history
In the history of Lebanon County, manufacturers of the frozen treat range from mom-and-pop shops to fairly large businesses.
[Photo Story] LebTown tours the Chestnut Street Log House
The Chestnut Street Log House will be open Wednesdays in August from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. They are always open by appointment.
The Isaac Meier Homestead: “The Old Fort” of Myerstown
In 1757, Meier purchased almost 250 acres of farmland that included farm buildings and a large limestone house.
Lebanon County Courthouse: Remembering Lebanon’s most iconic landmark
In the history of Lebanon, there have been scores of impressive landmarks constructed, but none as iconic as the Lebanon County Courthouse.
Riding back in time at the Quentin Riding Club
Though the Quentin Riding Club went out to pasture a few years ago, its memory and history are still treasured by many.
Preserving what might be Lebanon’s last remaining American elm tree, with roots in history dating to Washington
Lebanon’s stately, centuries-old American elm tree, believed to be the only one left in the city, is getting rejuvenated.
How Lebanon became the home office of Late Night with David Letterman
The story behind Lebanon’s Late Night run in the ’90s is one of the most intriguing histories of the city.
Here’s what the Lebanon County Historical Society has planned for 2020
The Lebanon County Historical Society has released its schedule for 2020 events.
Cornwall Iron Furnace to host Revolutionary War presentation
Cornwall Iron furnace will host a presentation by Revolutionary War reenactor Stephen Bradney.