From Military to Music, from Lenape wikewam and culture to Pennsylvania German artifacts, from portraits to vintage photography, from home tools to industrial complexes – these exhibits and many more in the Sigal Museum of the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society provide a new place to tell old stories.
Once the site of a private home (1754), then the Abel Opera House (1872) and several subsequent theatres, and then a commercial establishment of the Sigal family (1957), the Museum brings together artifacts from many eras to demonstrate the role Northampton County has played in our nation’s history. Before it was a county, the land belonged to the Lenape people who hunted and camped on both sides of the Delaware River. Following William Penn’s acquisition from King Charles II, the area was rapidly settled by diverse groups of people, including Pennsylvania Germans, Scots-Irish, English and Welsh, Italians, and many others. The clash of cultures led to bloody encounters between native peoples and immigrants and later between colonists and British armies. All groups left their mark on County history.
When NCHGS, area, County, and City dignitaries cut the ribbon to open the new museum to the public on August 14, 2010, they opened the doors to a vibrant collection of colorful, interactive exhibits that bring home the exciting story of Northampton County within American history. The public is cordially welcome to share in this new experience with County history.
Additional Information
- Hours of Operation:
Closed Monday
Tuesday to Saturday: 9:30am to 3:00pm (Museum & Library)
Sunday: 12:00noon to 4:00pm (Museum)
- Cost/Fees:
General Admission: $7.00
Children (age 3 to 12): $5.00
Children under 3: FREE
