Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society (NCHGS)
Our Mission: We share the stories of Northampton County’s past to encourage personal reflection, community dialogue, and an understanding of history’s impact on our lives.
Our Vision: Through exploring local history, we will foster a more respectful, caring, and inclusive community.
Since 1906, Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society (NCHGS) has collected, preserved, and showcased American history made in Northampton County.
Operating expenses, supplies and equipment, development costs, including marketing, programs and events, and exhibitions are being funded in part with funding received through the County of Northampton’s Hotel Tax Program.
Additional details may be found in our current annual report.
Sigal Museum
The Sigal Museum is one of four museums and historic sites operated by Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society. It is Northampton County, Pennsylvania’s leading institution of local history, and home to significant collections of pre-European settlement artifacts, decorative arts, textiles, farming implements, colonial furniture, and much more. The museum offers interactive exhibitions, self-guided and docent-led tours, K-12 and Kids & Families programs, and community programs that focus on local and American history.
The Jane S. Moyer Library is housed in the Sigal Museum. The library provides a wealth of resources for students, scholars, authors, and genealogical researchers.
The Charles Chrin Gallery serves as a showcase for rotating special exhibitions that highlight collections of Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society and its partners.
Rentals
Host your event at the Sigal Museum or one of our historic sites. For more information, please contact us.
Careers
Please check our careers page for any open positions.
Resources for teachers
We can help history come alive for your students! Contact us to arrange a K-12 trip to the Sigal Museum, where your students can enjoy informative, hands-on activities – or bring the museum to your classroom with our Traveling Trunks program. Also visit our Educational Resources page for downloadable lesson plans and other resources created to align with the Pennsylvania State Standards for Social Studies.
Bring history home
After your visit, continue your exploration of our community’s history by bringing home a copy of “Still Changing, Still Home: Northampton County Since the 1950s.” This updated history of Northampton County is written by veteran journalist Glenn Kranzley and published by NCHGS with funding from the County of Northampton. Copies of the book are available for purchase in the Sigal Museum Store, and in our online shop.
NCHGS Locations
Staff Directory
Megan van Ravenswaay
Executive DirectorAndrew Glovas
Director of OperationsJamie Ettinger
Outreach & Event CoordinatorSarah White
Community Engagement CoordinatorTim Betz
Curator of ExhibitionsBeth Krumholz
Education Program CoordinatorMonica Bugbee
Curator of CollectionsWillie “Ben” Kegler
MaintenanceTodd Earich
CustodianLibrary & Genealogical Research
Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
Board of Trustees
Ellen Shaughnessy
PresidentCharles Dickerson
Vice PresidentColleen Lavdar
SecretaryHelenBeth Vilcek
TreasurerKaren Britt
Cornelius “Neil” Coddington
L. Anderson Daub
W. Beall Fowler
Stephen Jensen
Maria Kastrinakis
Al Kratzer
Maurice Luker
Alan B. McFall, Esq.
Gerald E. Seyfried
Andria Zaia
In Memory
The Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society warmly remembers:
Dr. Ned Heindel
Board of Trustees (1991 – 2023)