Our Supporters

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is an independent federal agency created in 1965. It is one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States and awards grants for top-rated proposals examined by panels of independent, external reviewers.

Rep. Robert L. Freeman (D-Northampton) was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1982 and served six two-year terms before leaving as the result of an unsuccessful bid for the State Senate in 1994.  He returned to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1998 and has been re-elected ever since. Freeman is the chairman of the House Local Government Committee. 

Governor James Hamilton signed the act on March 11, 1752, officially making Northampton County the eighth county to form in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

William Penn's son Thomas granted the patent to Northampton County and established the county seat at the forks of the Delaware and Lehigh River in a city that would become known as Easton.

 The William T. Morris Foundation, established in 1937, is a private philanthropic organization that supports arts & culture, education, health care, and quality-of-life to advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities to leave a healthier world for future generations. 

 Discover Lehigh Valley® builds the region’s economy and image through destination marketing that increases the number of leisure and business visitors, the number of nights they stay, and the number of things they do in the two-county area of Lehigh and Northampton Counties. These marketing efforts also enhance the quality of life and sense of hometown pride for Lehigh Valley, PA residents and make it clear why Lehigh Valley is an unbeatable place to visit, work, learn, and live.

 The Keystone Savings Foundation was established in 1986 and is one of the area’s largest foundations committed to serving the needs of our community and will support programs for, housing assistance, local education, not-for-profit medical facilities, not-for-profit community groups and similar types of organizations throughout the Lehigh Valley region. 

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Keefe Family Foundation

Max Kade Foundation