Welcome to the Lutheran Historical Society of the Mid-Atlantic!

The Lutheran Historical Society of the Mid-Atlantic was formed in 1989 as a reorganization of The Historical Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in North America begun in 1952 and of its predecessor organizations, the first of which was founded in 1843.

LHS/MA’s Purpose
The mission of the Lutheran Historical Society of the Mid-Atlantic is to preserve, to document, and to stir interest in the rich Lutheran traditions which are the foundation of the church. Specifically, the Society intends to foster knowledge and use of Lutheran history in the synods and congregations and among individuals.

The Society carries out its mission by:

• Encouraging the collection and preservation of archival materials;
• Stimulating interest in synodical and congregational history;
• Assisting scholarly research;
• Publishing a newsletter; and
• Maintaining communication with others active in the field of Lutheran church history.

Look below for the latest news and information from the Lutheran Historical Society of the Mid-Atlantic.

Pilgrimage to Trappe

The Lutheran Historical Society of the Mid-Atlantic, in tandem with the Lutheran Historical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania, in continuing celebration of the 2011 300th Anniversary of the birth of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, invite you to attend on Saturday, October 22nd, a Pilgrimage to Trappe. Click for a PDF brochure and registration form. 

2012 Trip to Germany

The Lutheran Historical Societies of the Mid-Atlantic and of Eastern Pennsylvania invite members to consider a trip to Germany:Scheduled for May 15–28, 2012. The venture will focus on locations important to both Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg and Martin Luther,including Eisenach and Wartburg Castle, Einbeck (Muhlenberg’s birthplace), Erfurt, Marburg, Groshennersdorf, Herrenhut, and Worms. Organized by Christian Tours Europe, in partnership with the ELCA Wittenberg Center and the Francke Foundation in Halle, the trip will be led by LHSMA board member Dr. Andrew J. White, Hagan Professor emeritus at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Click here for a prospectus for the trip, as well as information regarding the cost for the group airfare. To obtain further information or field questions about the trip, please contact Jack White: 717-261-5724, or email jackmimi[at]hotmail.com.