Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

The Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center is an educational facility on over 1,100 acres of land with forests, fields, and waterways along Bushkill Creek. The grounds feature about 19 kilometers of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding through varied landscapes.

The Henry family began operating a rifle manufacturing facility here in 1792, establishing it as a major center for early American firearms production. The Jacobsburg National Historic District preserves the remains of this industrial past.

The Pennsylvania Longrifle Heritage Museum in the Henry Homestead tells the story of early firearms craftsmanship and its role in shaping regional development. Visitors can observe how this skilled trade was central to the community and American history.

The grounds welcome visitors year-round, and you can explore the trails and museum buildings without prior notice. It helps to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, especially if you plan to walk the longer routes.

Henrys Woods is a rare old forest area with trees reaching over 40 meters tall and among the last of its kind in the Lehigh Valley. These trees are particularly valuable because they show what the region's original forests looked like.

Location: Northampton County

Inception: 1959

Website: https://dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/JacobsburgEnvironmentalEducationCenter

GPS coordinates: 40.78750,-75.30139

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01