Links


View of the Museum of the Pennsylvania Longrifle.


Links related to the Henrys, Jacobsburg Historical Society and interesting sites about
history, firearms, etc:

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center - PA State Park

The Moravian Historical Society - One of the oldest historical societies in Pennsylvania.

The Kentucky Rifle Association - The Kentucky Rifle Association is a non-profit corporation organized to establish a permanent international organization for promotion of the pleasure and recreation of its members interested in the collection and preservation of the Kentucky Rifle, Kentucky Pistol and related accoutrements.

Contemporary Longrifle Association - The CLA is a non-profit organization of collaborative members, who are collectors, makers, and students dedicated to the art of contemporary longrifles, accoutrements and related items made after the mid-twentieth century.

Scott Shea Longrifles - Scott Shea has had a love for history and antiques as long as he can remember. His love of history and the shooting sports have made recreating 18th and early 19th century long arms one of the great passions of his life. Scott learned the basics of gun building at the Pa. Longrifle museum at the Jacobsburg Historical Society just outside of Nazareth, Pa. and has stayed involved with that program.

kjmcdonaldart.com - Kevin J. McDonald - Artist and illustrator of historical art and a member of The Jacobsburg Historical Society.

gabelguns.com - Ron Gabel's expertise is in pre-1898 antique firearms. He is past president of The Jacobsburg Historical Society. Ron will attempt to answer questions through use of his knowledge, experience, reference materials and his many knowledgable friends.

North Valley District Fall Camporee September 19-21, 2008 - Camporee Hosted by Neffs Troop 57, Jacobsburg Historical Society, and Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. Colonial and pre-Civil War encampment featuring colonial re-enactors sharing their knowledge of history and colonial skills such as blacksmithing, gun making, cooking, and colonial life. Experience colonial life from both settlers and native American perspectives.

 

 

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For further information about Jacobsburg and its programs,
contact Jan Ballard at 610-759-9029 or email at jacobsburg@rcn.com.