Links
View of the Museum of the Pennsylvania Longrifle.
Sponsors
The Jacobsburg Historical Society is grateful to the following organizations and
corporations for their past and current support:
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations
Firearms
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.
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.
gabelguns.com
Ron Gabel's expertise is in pre-1898 antique firearms. A past president
of the Jacobsburg Historical Society, Ron is an excellent resource
for those with questions about their Henry rifle or other antique
firearm. He will attempt to answer questions through use of his
knowledge, experience, reference materials and many knowledgable
friends.
Artisans
kjmcdonaldart.com
Artist and illustrator of historical art and a member of The Jacobsburg
Historical Society. His paintings of early America have graced the
covers of Muzzle Blasts and Muzzleloader magazines.
scottshearifles.com
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 and
has stayed involved with that program.
albrechtart.com
Robert Albrecht has a great interest for historical themes of 18th
Century lifestyle, particularly the eastern frontier. Influenced
by living in an area rich in historical significance which provides
great visual reference for many of his paintings. Robert’s
work has been featured on the cover of Muzzle Blasts magazine.
bagsandhorns.com
Frank Willis is an award winning artisan who has been reproducing
powder horns and bags in the manner of a professional craftsman
of the 18th and 19th century for over twenty-five years.
Neighbors
Jacobsburg Environment Education Center
Find information about walking trails, environment education programs, or other
issues specific to the Jacobsburg State Park here.
Direct Contact:
Mike Jones, Manager
(610) 746-2801
jacobsburgsp@state.pa.us
Local & Regional History
Governor Wolf Historical Society
located in Bath, PA, the Governor Wolf Historical Society is also active in
preserving the Lehigh Valley's rich historic heritage.
Lehigh County Historical Society, Allentown, PA
Promotes knowledge, study, and the preservation of the history of Lehigh County,
and of such regionally or thematically related matters as are relevant to properly
understanding the county's history.
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Quiet Valley is a non-profit, educational corporation dedicated to the
preservation and presentation of Pennsylvania's agricultural heritage.
Sigal Museum
The Sigal Museum is Northampton County, Pennsylvania's leading institution
of local history, and home to significant collections of pre-European
settlement artifacts, decorative arts and textiles, farming implements and
colonial furniture. It is one of four museums operated by the
Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society (NCHGS) in Easton, the county seat.
Moravian Historical and Research Sites
There are historical and scholary links between Boulton and the Moravian Church.
Historic Bethlehem Partnership
The Moravian Archives
The Moravian Historical Society
Local Community
Discover Lehigh Valley
Discover Lehigh Valley's mission is to promote the Lehigh Valley to the world.
Boulton is highlighted in their "Lehigh Valley Visions" episode
about the Borough of Nazareth.
Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is formed for the purpose of advancing and promoting the Greater
Nazareth / Bath Area, fostering economic success and preserving the community's heritage.
Nazareth Patch
Comprehensive and trusted local coverage of Nazareth, PA. Featuring news
and events, business listings, discussions, announcements, photos and videos. Don't miss the "local voices" blog
"A Place to Stand"
by Jacobsburg Historical Society's Executive Director, Lyndsey Brown Frigm.
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