About the Park

On September 13, 1919, the Borough of Macungie officially welcomed home its "Soldier Sons" from armed service
during World War I with a day-long celebration that included lavish town decorations and a grand parade. From the
welcome home celebration a dream was born to provide a place for public gatherings within the borough as this lasting memorial. But the dream of a living memorial remained dormant for another two decades, and it would take a second world conflict before the dream could be realized. Then, on September 1, 1944, an agreement of sale was signed by Minnie M. Moyer, who owned the old John Adam Singmaster farm in the center of town, and Robert Strausser, of the Borough Honor Roll Committee, to purchase her twenty-one-acre farm for the interest-free sum of $5,000.

On November 27, 1944, the Macungie Memorial Park Association was officially
Incorporated As "a memorial to those who served in the armed forces of the

United States in World War I and World War II"

 

The first officers of the association, elected on September 29, 1944, were William Shoemaker, president; Earl Schoch,
vice president; Fred Oberholzer, secretary; LeRoy Greiss, treasurer; and Henry Acker, Robert Strausser, and Sylvester Warmkessel as trustees. In a letter to the community, the new association wrote, "Macungie, in line with many other communities, is desirous of honoring the men and women serving in the armed forces of our country during this unprecedented crisis. With this thought in mind, we have procured a tract of land upon which a suitable memorial is to be erected. The tract is to be known as Macungie Memorial Park."   

In 1950, the Park Association decided that a more tangible shrine was needed to honor "those who gave their lives for their country and their community." A Citizens' War Memorial Committee was formed, and in 1951 a stately granite

monument was purchased. Inscribed on the monument are the words "In grateful tribute to the men and women of this community who served the cause of freedom in the armed forces of our country."

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The history of volunteers and the community coming together to establish and maintain beautiful Macungie Memorial Park Association 80 years ago continues today. Thank you to the volunteers, patrons and communities for supporting our events by giving their time and effort to help us continue to grow and provide a place for the social, cultural and recreations for the advancement of the regional community and surrounding areas.