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Dine-to-Donate Fundraiser

Announcing another Dine-to-Donate opportunity to help raise needed funding for Hellertown-Lower Saucon Heritage Day. This time we have made arrangements with Jersey Mikes Subs at the Creekside/Giant shopping center at 1862 Leithsville Road, Hellertown, PA 18055. Order your sandwiches in the store or on the Jersey Mikes app, enter the special code “JMGIVES” and 20% of the proceeds are donated to Hellertown Historical Society. If you scan the QR Code on the attached image, you can download the Jersey Mikes app and start your order as well as starting to earn rewards toward future purchases. This opportunity is available only at the 1862 Leithsville Road store all day Thursday November 13 from 10AM-9PM — BE SURE TO ENTER THE SPECIAL CODE OR NO DONATION WILL OCCUR!! As with all our fundraisers, we graciously appreciate and thank you for your support of our organization.

Hellertown Historical Society Seeks Volunteer Seamstresses for Colonial Attire Project

The Hellertown Historical Society (HHS) is inviting volunteer seamstresses to join a new program that will recreate authentic colonial-period clothing.

These garments will be worn by the society’s volunteer tour guides and field trip docents to enhance the educational experience for visitors at the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Complex.

A kickoff meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on November 22, 2025, in the Tavern Room at 150 West Walnut Street, Hellertown. The meeting will introduce participants to the program and outline the upcoming workshops.

The initiative will be led by Robin Marchionni, a living historian and experienced seamstress specializing in colonial attire. Robin will teach classes beginning in early 2026.

Ahead of the program, she will also present “What Women Wore 1760–1780” on October 16, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Tavern Room.

This free public program offers a first-hand look at the fashions of America’s colonial era and the types of clothing HHS hopes to reproduce for its interpreters.

“This project not only brings authenticity to our tours and programs, but also gives volunteers a chance to develop new skills and connect with history in a unique, hands-on way,” said Donald Mills, President of HHS.

Those interested in registering for the November 22 meeting or seeking more information may email info@hellertownhistoricalsociety.org

WDIY Interviews HHS Educational Volunteers

Hellertown Historical Society’s Educational programming was featured on a recent local podcast with WDIY featuring two of our Education Committee members. Robin is far left in the accompanying photo while Dennis is far right…

“Kate Scuffle is joined by Robin Marchionni and Dennis Scholl of the Hellertown Historical Society to explore Hellertown’s history dating back to its very beginning. They share more about the historical buildings and structures they preserve and about their expanding educational programming.”

Below is a link to the segment, courtesy of WDIY and Lehigh Valley Arts Salon. Please note – this segment is about 13 minutes long. After you click the link, it may be downloaded to your device for listening later by using the download arrow at the upper right of the displayed window.

Introducing "Talks in the Tavern" Series

Hellertown Historical Society is proud to offer new events focused on the colonial history of our country to the present. With next year’s approaching Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary since declaring our independence from England, we are offering events that correspond to this theme. These events have been renamed “Talks in the Tavern” replacing the original “Speaker Series” name.

Plan to join us for these quaint, friendly, and informative 60-90 minute presentations and interactions with local historians about our country’s historical, social and cultural events in the comfort of our historic 1760’s Tavern in the lower level of the Heller-Wagner Grist Mill from the colonial period to present day. All events will include complimentary light refreshments, some with a traditional colonial theme.

These events are free for HHS members; non-members are welcome to join HHS membership during the events or make a nominal donation to offset speakers’ fees. Reservations are not required, though seating is limited to first come, first served.

This new series premieres August 21 with “Tea, Traditions and Trouble in the Colonies.” See our events listing for more information.

Be sure to visit our Events page often as new events in this series are scheduled and posted.

Election of HHS Officers Held

The Board of Directors for Hellertown Historical Society held elections for Executive Officers for the 2025-2026 term at the April 10 meeting. The new Officers elected are:

President – Donald Mills

Vice-President – Dennis Scholl

Secretary – Sandra Malone

Treasurer – Greg Stauffer

Congratulations to all the candidates!

2025 Board of Directors Election Held

At the March Board of Directors meeting, elections were held for expiring and empty Directors’ seats.

Nominations for renewal were Sandra Malone and Donald Mills for new three-year terms. Nominations for two empty Director’s seats were Michael Heller and Bruce McIntosh, also for three-year terms.

After the election, all were confirmed as Board members.

Congratulations to the candidates and thank you for your dedication and support of Hellertown Historical Society.