The newly formed Inspired Arrows Homeschool Community visited their local Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society on May 21 to learn about what life was like in Northwestern Lehigh County long ago.

The historical society graciously opened their doors to the group of 20 students ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade.

“It was heartwarming to have [the] group there and seeing the interest the students had in what they saw,” said Gloria Zimmerman, Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society president.

The students spent the rainy Thursday touring the 2-acre property seeing many interesting relics including a horse-drawn funeral wagon once used by Fritz Funeral Home, the Zimmerman family wardrobe of clothing worn long ago, a model one-room schoolhouse complete with corner stool and dunce cap, and much more.

Among the favorites was a demonstration of how corn was shelled and ground — both by hand and, eventually, using engine-powered inventions.

“This is the first time we have had a group of young students visiting with us. It was an absolute delight to have the students visit and we hope they come again,” Zimmerman added.

“The field trip was part of Inspired Arrows Pennsylvania history unit,” explained Rebecca Ezolt, Weisenberg Township resident and Inspired Arrows program director. “We brought our students there to inspire a love for local history because it is important for younger generations to understand the past and to keep these stories alive.”

The historical society began in 2003 to help curate cultural artifacts and celebrate the heritage of the area.

A group of 15 volunteers, made up of members and board members, helped make the day a success by sharing their knowledge of local history with the home school group.

Inspired Arrows is a homeschool community meeting twice a week at Harvest Church — the former Seipstown Grange building — and is dedicated to providing a community for children that will build character, capabilities, creativity and knowledge through a variety of subject matter.

They began meeting in September 2025 with 15 students that has grown to 22 and will be close to 50 by the start of the 2026/2027 school year.

Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society is preparing for the future as well — particularly the near future.

Summer events at the historical society included “Framed Again,” a presentation by local artists on July 14 and will include the Plow Boys Summer Show on Aug. 8 and 9.

“The community can get involved by joining our organization, attending our varied events, and volunteering to help with the various functions,” Zimmerman said, “We always have lots to do.”

Inspired Arrows wrapped up their school year June 11 but is anticipating more field trips and local collaborations next year.

“The historical society is an amazing resource with such rich history right in our own community. We were excited to visit and hope to partner with them again in the future,” Ezolt said.

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