May 23 Thursday
Revisit the 1960s when viewing more than 100 dresses, coats, pants, shoes, outfits, and accessories that demonstrate how clothing was used for both play and protest throughout this tumultuous decade. "Fashion as Experiment" explores how young people used clothing as a space for both play and protest during this era. Admission is always FREE.
May 24 Friday
Join us for a captivating "Nashville Style" Song Swap Night featuring the talents of Michael Patrick and Joe Janci. Delve into the rich stories behind the songs as Joe Janci, "the professor" of music, shares insights into songwriters and performers. Michael Patrick, named Top Country Folk Artist, will enthrall you with his heartfelt tunes blending country, folk, rock, blues, and gospel.
May 25 Saturday
Multi-family yard and bake sale. Refreshments - "Good Egg Food Truck". Books, toys, clothes, tools, household items, collectibles, glass ware, and much more. Call 484-767-2307 for additional information. Please help us support the Lowhill Food Pantry by bringing a donation of non-perishable food items.
Enjoy impressive stone structures and arches at this Lehigh County Park. What looks like a stone castle was once a coal-burning iron furnace. The beauty of the furnace and surrounding structures belie their industrial roots.
Lock Ridge Furnace was an important part of the early iron industry in the region. Lock Ridge operated as an iron mill from 1868 until 1921. Lehigh County acquired the Furnace in 1972 from the William Butz family. In 1981, it was listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Lehigh County Historical Society cares for the Museum and gives tours on weekends from May to September. Lock Ridge Park offers a variety of recreational activities within its 59 acres. Swabia Creek runs through the park.
Dogs on leash are welcome. Dress appropriately for the weather. The trail we’ll walk is mostly macadam with a section of brick surface near the end and mostly level.
This walk is free and is part of the Get Out! For Wellness series, in partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network. Please register online.
ADDRESS: 523 Franklin St., Alburtis PA 18011 GPS: 40.507922, -75.594558
DIRECTIONS: From US Route 22 take Route 100 South for 1.8 miles. Continue straight onto Trexlertown Road for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Spring Creek Road for 1.9 miles—it becomes N. Main Street, in Alburtis. Turn slight left onto Franklin Street for 0.3 miles, where you take a jog left on Church Street, then a right to stay on Franklin Street. Go 0.2 mile and turn left at the burgundy sign “Lock Ridge Furnace Museum.” We’ll meet in the parking lot. There’s a second parking lot accessible from Church Street.
Questions: Arianna Kohler, AKohler@wildlandspa.org
Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.