Lebanon Valley Wooden Nickel History Trail

Lebanon Valley Wooden Nickel History Trail

Visitors to twelve local history sites in Lebanon County can collect commemorative wooden nickels as part of a new campaign to celebrate America250, the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Visit Lebanon Valley is launching the Lebanon County Wooden Nickel History Trail to connect visitors to local history “in a fun and memorable way while celebrating the nation’s milestone anniversary,” the tourism agency explained in a press release.

The participating historical sites, museums, and businesses throughout the county will distribute the commemorative nickels to visitors. Each nickel features one of five unique designs marking America’s semiquincentennial and highlighting the importance of preserving the shared history in the Lebanon Valley. The five designs are an American flag, a railroad engine, a miner’s hat with pickaxes, a pretzel, and an iron/steel foundry.

Visitors can collect nickels from multiple participating sites, creating an engaging way for families to tour historic locations, learn about the past, and celebrate the spirit of America250 together.

The nickels are free to visitors; paid entry to each site is not required.

For more details on the History Trail and the participating locations, visit the website. The trail will continue into 2026 while supplies last.