The Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown, PA

A photo of an old stone building

The Lenni Lenape Historical Society of Pennsylvania is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. One of their brochures reminds us of the words of John F. Kennedy,

"We need to remember the contributions our forefathers found here and from which they borrowed liberally. Collectively their history is our history and should be part of our shared and remembered heritage."

The contributions of the Lenni Lenape are documented and memorialized here at the Museum. The award winning museum can be seen informally or on a group tour. There are also regularly scheduled participatory programs for the public. There is a gift shop with a wide selection of reference books on Native American history and culture, as well as other mementos for sale.
Another view of the Museum (44K GIF)

The society offers seasonal programs which celebrate the four winds and the four seasons. They present demonstrations of native dances, food preparation, corn planting ceremonies, and native tool making and construction techniques.
A wickwam frame and a drying rack (22K GIF)

The museum nestles next to the Little Lehigh River, a tributary of the Lehigh, which flows into the Delaware just about 50 miles due north of where the Schuylkill joins the Delaware. Nature trails and spots for fishing are found along the banks of the river.
The Little Lehigh River (15K GIF)

For more information contact the Lenni Lenape Historical Society at:

Lenni Lenape Historical Society
RD 2
Fish Hatchery Road
Allentown, PA 18103
610.797.2121

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