The Upper Lehigh Historical Society held an open house at the Schneck House, 5081 Route 873, Schnecksville, Sept. 20.

The program introduced visitors to the history of the restored original Schneck House as the oldest home in Schnecksville.

The original owner was Adam Schneck, who built the one story home in 1772.

The home was built on a tract of land known as the “Snakes Hole.”

Sometime in the early 1800s, an additional story was added to the home, making it a two story structure rather than the original single story.

With a shopping center proposed on the land in 1989, members of the Schneck family decided to move the home across Route 873.

This was accomplished in 1994, saving the Schneck House from destruction.

During the move, most of the original structure was preserved, though some renovations were completed, primarily to return the home to the original construction plans.

On Sept. 20, visitors were greeted by gray skies and light rain.

However, that did not deter members of the Northern Lehigh Historical Society from providing a welcoming atmosphere.

Various groups were represented as well, including a Pennsylvania German presentation by David and Jean Adam, known for their knowledge of the language of the Pennsylvania Germans and the classes they hold each fall and spring at Jordan Lutheran Church in Orefield.