Bartholomew Center for the Preservation of Lower Macungie Township History, Emmaus

About Bartholomew Center for the Preservation of Lower Macungie Township History

The Bartholomew Center for the Preservation of Lower Macungie Township History, located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, houses a museum where visitors explore the region's history and Pennsylvania German culture through curated exhibits. The museum features displays on local life spanning the 1700s and 1800s, including artifacts representing township heritage, historical photographs, and memorabilia from area businesses and dairies. Visitors encounter exhibits highlighting traditional healing methods, including the use of red string, as well as canned goods from Trexler Park that reflect everyday life in earlier generations. The professionally arranged displays cover considerable ground within the limited space, allowing guests to spend extended time examining the collections. The museum occupies the lower level of the Camp Olympic barn and opens on Sunday afternoons or by appointment. General admission is free. The center welcomes donations of historical artifacts, old photographs from the area, military items with local connections, and pre-1940 objects that document Lower Macungie Township life.