{"id":145381,"date":"2025-10-04T11:27:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T15:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145381"},"modified":"2025-10-04T11:27:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T15:27:30","slug":"april-11-2026-for-our-nations-local-birthday-party-at-kempton-community-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145381","title":{"rendered":"April 11, 2026 for our Nation\u2019s local birthday party at Kempton Community Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

Allemaengel250 Committee Creating Local Tribute to our Nation\u2019s 2026 Semiquincentennial<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mark the Date:\u00a0 April 11, 2026 for our Nation\u2019s local birthday party at Kempton Community Center<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAllemaengel\u201d may ring a bell to some as a road running from the vicinity of Ontelaunee Park on the edge of the village of New Tripoli westward through the rural countryside toward Route 143 near Leaser Lake, but it is so much more!\u00a0 In Colonial times, \u201cAllemaengel\u201d was the name of a vast area south of the Blue Mountain which today would likely encompass Lynn, Heidelberg, Weisenberg and Lowhill townships of the current Northwestern Lehigh School District and stretch into the Albany Township region of Berks County.\u00a0 In the decades leading up to 1776 there were few decent roads leading out of Philadelphia and even fewer maps of Pennsylvania\u2019s frontier and the remaining written word of this period is limited; thus today\u2019s historians would be undoubtedly challenged to pinpoint concrete borders for this far-reaching rural \u201cAllemaengel\u201d region.\u00a0 \u201cAllemaengel\u201d also was interpreted by some societies to refer to pioneer settlements with a high concentration of German immigrants.\u00a0 This is also feasible considering these five townships are in the very heart of our Commonwealth\u2019s unique Pennylvania German\/Dutch settlements.<\/em><\/p>\n

Committee members wished to give unique distinction to our region as our Nation\u2019s 250th<\/sup>\u00a0Birthday arrives in 2026; thus, Allemaengel was an easy choice.\u00a0 The committee is composed of members from the three local historical societies: Albany Township, Lynn-Heidelberg Townships and Weisenberg-Lowhill Townships.<\/em><\/p>\n

The local 250th committee\u2019s mission is twofold; first, honoring these patriots and second, taking area students and families back to the social and political climate of the days leading up to and during our Nation\u2019s Declaration of Independence. Plans include placing a visual decoration locating and honoring the burial sites of the soldiers, militia and patriots in the five township area with the assistance of local churches and recorded private family burial plots.\u00a0 Program focus will then shift to our youth and schools to reach our future leaders.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

As Fall arrives, you will begin to see yard signs and yard flags bearing the group\u2019s colorful logo designed by local artist Jon Bond (Pictured) designed to draw this region together for the exciting events to come and at the same time serve as the premier fundraiser for this local celebration.\u00a0 Want to be the first on your street to show your patriotic spirit; plan to look for the Allemaengel Booth as we kick-off our colorful sign sale during the Pioneer Apple Festival at Ontelaunee Park on Saturday, October 4th<\/sup>\u00a0between the hours of 10 AM to 4 PM.\u00a0 Three sizes are available at a cost of $20, $30 and $40 each.\u00a0 After this event, merchandise can be ordered by visiting the group\u2019s Face book page or at upcoming events at each society location.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0As July 4th<\/sup>\u00a0of 2026 approaches there will be numerous events to enjoy in all municipalities and thus, our 3 Societies ask you to\u00a0<\/em>please mark your calendar for their combined celebration geared to all ages on April 11, 2026, at the Kempton Community Center<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 Details will follow as events are finalized; also watch our Face Book page.<\/em><\/p>\n

Committee members are David Hunsicker, Jr., Jim Bachman, Nancy Handwerk, Ann Wertman, Pamela Peters, Sally Smith, Justine Bachman, Keith Nagle, Marge Hamm, Lucy Muth, Jon Bond, and Peter Glogovsky.<\/em><\/p>\n

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