Paradise Historical Society

03/23/2022

We're back in person! Join Paradise Historical Society on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 2:00 at the Paradise Township Building on route 940 in Paradise Valley.

This talk will be about Actors, Artists, & Authors of Paradise, with a starring role by one of the most famous actors of the 19th century Joe Jefferson, renowned for bringing the role of Rip Van Winkle to life.

07/23/2019

HOW A WATERWAY CHANGED A NATION
"The Lehigh Natigation" by Martha Capwell-Fox
at our next meeting, Sunday, August 4, 2019 2:00 pm at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, Route 940 in Paradise Valley

Ms. Capwell-Fox, Historian and Archives Coordinator of the National Canal Museum in Easton, PA will give her informative and entertaining slide presentation about preserving the historic pathway that carried coal and iron from Wilkes Barre to Philadelphia. Today the D&L Trail connects people to nature, culture, communities, recreation, and our industrial heritage. A fascinating program! Refreshments served!

10/23/2018

Join us Sunday, November 4, 2018 2:00 pm at the Paradise Township Municipal Building for "The Great War, Charles Carlton and the YMCA"
by Bernadine Lennon, Lt. Commander, USN Retired

Bernadine tells a fascinating story about how the US became involved in World War I and how a young man from South Sterling, PA helped bring a taste of home to American soldiers through the YMCA. We will have yummy refreshments! Questions: call 570-839-5702.

03/08/2018

Our talk on the Molly Maguires by Rick Smith has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 8. Please come join us at 2:00 p.m. at the Paradise Township Municipal Building on Route 940 in Paradise Valley. Free, refreshments, and interesting conversation!

02/12/2018

Come hear the story of the Molly Maguires in nearby Carbon County, as told by Rick Smith at our March 4, 2018 meeting, 2 p.m. at Paradise Township Municipal Building. A complex tale linking agrarian reform in Ireland with the 19th century's burgeoning coal mining in Pennsylvania.... Free, all welcome. Refreshments served!

01/09/2018

Live in Middle Smithfield Township? Love history? Here's a great opportunity to volunteer.

01/08/2018

The program about the route 191 railroad bridge and tunnel history will be on Sunday, January 14, 2:00, at Paradise Township Municipal Building, route 940 in Paradise Valley. Sincere apologies for mixed messages. Please call 570 242-7171 if you have questions. It is a fascinating story...

01/07/2018

Oooops. Because of cold and snow, our PHS meeting will be on January 14 -- 2:00 at Paradise Municipal Building. Questions? Call 570 242-7171!

01/06/2018

You've heard that the 191 tunnel will be closed for re-building this summer. Ever wonder about its history? How it was built in the first place? Find out tomorrow, Sunday, January 7. John Layton will talk about the "Spragueville High Bridge" and the culverts that replaced it and show some very cool images. Refreshments, too! 2:00 p.m. at Paradise Township Municipal Building, Route 940 in Paradise Valley.

05/28/2017

Looks like Harold Metzgar stopped by the "new" Ace Store the other day. Classic!

05/25/2017