Sigal Museum Opens Read This! The History of Media in Northampton County

Easton, PA — September 23, 2025 — The Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society (NCHGS) is proud to announce the opening of Read This! The History of Media in Northampton County, a groundbreaking new exhibition at the Sigal Museum in downtown Easton. The exhibition explores how newspapers, radio, television, and digital platforms have shaped the ways Northampton County residents received, shared, and understood information over more than 250 years.

From colonial-era printing presses to the rise of local television and today’s digital landscape, Read This! traces the evolution of media in our region and its power to connect, inform, and inspire. Highlights include the museum’s newly installed replica 18th-century printing press, rare historic newspapers, original Nuremburg Trial transcripts, and interactive media displays that invite visitors to experience the shifting nature of news, firsthand.

“Media has always played a central role in shaping civic life and community identity,” said Megan van Ravenswaay, Executive Director at the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society “This exhibition is especially timely as we reflect on how information connects us during the nation’s 250th anniversary and beyond.”

The exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The exhibition is supported by: Brown-Daub Family of Dealership, County of Northampton, Crayola, LLC, Garofalo Real Estate, and additional partners, with research support provided by local historians and community contributors.

A special opening reception will be held on September 25, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sigal Museum, featuring remarks from the curatorial team, sponsors, and community leaders. The exhibition will remain on view through 2026 as part of the region’s Lehigh Valley 250 commemoration.

Exhibition Details:

What: Read This! The History of Media in Northampton County

Where: Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton Street, Easton, PA

When: Opening September 25, 2025; on view through 2026

Admission: Included with general museum admission

For more information, please visit www.sigalmuseum.org.

About the Sigal Museum and NCHGS:

The Sigal Museum, operated by the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, is a premier destination for exploring local history, culture, and heritage. Through exhibitions, programs, and collections, NCHGS works to preserve and share the stories of Northampton County for future generations.

Media Contact:

Megan van Ravenswaay

Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society

610-253-1222 megan@northamptonctymuseum.org