The Coopersburg Historical Society works to collect and preserve artifacts and information that may relate to the history of all peoples, places, events, and activities of the Borough of Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. The Society works to accomplish this by acquiring, preserving, interpreting, creating, and disseminating historical and genealogical information and by educating and assisting others to do the same. We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
Welcome to Coopersburg, a community located in the Saucon Valley that was first settled by German Mennonites around 1730. Long before it was officially incorporated as a borough in 1879, the area served as a vital transportation hub along the Bethlehem Pike, anchored by its first log tavern, Der Siebenstern (The Seven Stars), built around 1745 to welcome weary travelers. Originally known as Freyburg, the village was renamed Coopersburg in 1832 to honor Peter Cooper, a leader whose family would later include T.S. Cooper, the world-renowned "Cattle King" of Linden Grove Farm. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the town hummed with diverse industry, from world-class carriage manufacturing and the arrival of the railroad in 1856 to bustling textile mills and specialized black granite works. Today, proudly known since 1914 as the "Town of Possibilities," Coopersburg remains a unique blend of historic charm and community spirit, with its many well-preserved structures and landmarks serving as a window into over 250 years of American heritage.
Annual membership dues are used to fund Historical Society expenses. Memberships start at $15 per year.
February 28, 2026 — Saturday at 10:00 and 2:00 — Friedensville Zinc Mine Tour. Membership and RSVP required. Learn more!
May/June — Dates and Times TBA — First Floor Exhibit Open House During Coopersburg Farmers Market