Exploring the Treasures of the Kutztown Area
The Mystery of Maxatawny Reformed Church and the Grave of Elisabeth Kroll
A lone grave on the outskirts of Kutztown may be the only relic left of a long ago church.
Christman Heritage
Carole Christman Koch shares the story of her family and their service in the U.S. military.
Fireman’s Parade
Kutztown’s first fireman’s parade was in 1915. It’s next one is May 4, 2024.
A Quilt for the President
To commemorate President Clinton’s visit to Kutztown in 1995, several Kutztown women made a quilt and presented it to the First Lady.
Keith Haring: Double Retrospect Puzzle
A 32,000 piece puzzle created from Keith Haring images was recently donated to the society.
Bib Overalls
Bib ioveralls are the latest craze for sports team merchandise. Remember John Kruk sporting Phillies bibs overalls to throw out the first pitch in a playoff game? Or Jason Kelce sporting Kansas City Chiefs overalls in support of his brother? Read a brief history of bib overalls. The photo shared by author Carole Christman Koch, showing her family in 1942.