FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hellertown Historical Society Hosts Annual Silent Chance Auction
Bid on Rare Antiques, Sports Memorabilia, and Local Treasures
HELLERTOWN, PA | February 2025 – The Hellertown Historical Society (HHS) is excited to announce its Silent Chance Auction, taking place on March 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Complex.
This unique event offers attendees the opportunity to bid on rare antiques, sports memorabilia, and one-of-a-kind items donated by local businesses—all while supporting the preservation of Hellertown’s history.
Among the featured auction items are:
- Nolan Ryan Signed Limited Edition Display
- Mickey Mantle and Don Mattingly Signed Display
- Phil Rizzuto Signed New York Yankees Batting Helmet
- Vintage Theater Seats from the Sauconia Theater
- 1910s Jacob Rupert Brewery Beer Barrel
- 19th Century Boxing Lithographs and Antique Boxing Belt
- Original Wood Case and Quart-Sized Glass Bottles from Hellertown Bottling Works
- Four Rounds of Golf at Steel Club
In addition to the silent auction, there will be raffles, entertainment, and light refreshments. Raffle prizes include Hellertown Pool Family Passes, a $100 Braveheart Highland Pub gift card, a Wine Tasting for Four, and much more.
“This is a first-of-its-kind event for HHS, and we are thrilled to showcase such a fantastic collection of items,” said Dennis Scholl, Education Committee Chair. “Proceeds will go directly to our Historic Preservation Fund, helping to maintain and improve our colonial and 19th-century buildings.”
The event is free and open to the public. Auction winners will be announced at 4:30 PM. Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted (note: a 3% fee will be added to credit card purchases).
Visit https://hellertownhistoricalsociety.org/silent-chance-auction/
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About The Hellertown Historical Society
The Hellertown Historical Society (HHS) is dedicated to preserving the rich history and heritage of Hellertown, Pennsylvania. Since its founding in 1981, HHS has connected thousands of people to the borough’s past through tours, student activities, special events, and more. The society’s headquarters at the Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Complex offers a glimpse into the town’s history, showcasing exhibits that explore local life from colonial times to the present.
For more information contact:
Vivian Demko, Marketing Committee
Phone 610 – 739 – 1538
Email: viviandemko1045@gmail.com
Media Contact:
george@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com