Preserving Whitehall's Past  
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Whitehall Historical Preservation Society - P.O. Box 39 - Whitehall, PA 18052-0039 - (610) 776-7166
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WHPS Goals

The Whitehall Historical Preservation Society was named and incorporated in 1984. Its purpose is to provide planning, funding, management and general oversight for the advancement and preservation of Whitehall Township's heritage. As a non-profit organization its goals are to:

  • Advocate the preservation of historically significant structures and sites within Whitehall Township
  • Provide educational programs to schools and the community
  • Collect, archive, preserve and display items from Whitehall Townships past
  • Promote public awareness of our history Society's Operational Goals
  • ENCOURAGE local citizens of Whitehall Township, past and present, to contribute materials which will be part of an historical collection for our archives.
  • COLLECT, SORT, FILE AND INDEX these historical materials so they can be available for research use.
  • SHARE records, family histories, books, photographs and other archival materials with interested researchers.
  • PROVIDE information about the history of our township, county and state through programs open to all interested persons. Focus on history programs to be presented to area school children which will develop understandings of their heritage.
  • SAVE, PROTECT AND PRESERVE the remaining historical buildings, ruins, and distinctive local land features whenever possible.
 
 
 

Grist Mill Tours
WHPS celebrated the 200th Anniversary of the Helfrich Springs Grist Mill, located at the intersections of Mickley and Lehnert Roads in Whitehall Township, PA, on August 12, 2007. A permanent museum, on the mill's second floor, was created at that time and continues to expand. We invite you to see all the work done in restoring this beautiful building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic places.

 

The mill is open to the public for tours on July 11, 18, 25 and 26 from 10AM to 2PM. Tours for individuals, families and groups may be scheduled at other times. For arrangements, please call 610-776-7280 or 610-776-7166.

 

WHPS Membership
You can help the WHPS preserve Whitehall's history by becoming a member. For a nominal fee you can help keep Whitehall's past around for Whitehall's future. Click here to find out how.