2025 Events

"Talks in the Tavern" Series

Hellertown Historical Society is proud to offer events and experiences focused on the colonial history of our country. With next year’s approaching Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary since declaring our independence from England, we are offering events that correspond to this theme. Thank you to all who attended the series of “Talks” throughout 2025. The “Talks in the Tavern” series will continue again in 2026 with all new subject matter. Plan to join us for these quaint, friendly, and informative presentations and interactions with local, living historians about our country’s colonial past in the comfort of our historic 1760’s Tavern in the lower level of the Heller-Wagner Grist Mill. Be sure to visit this page often as new events in this series are scheduled and posted.

Shopping at the Mill and Santa's Annual Visit

Sunday, December 14 from Noon-4PM

Please note, it is with deep regret that we are canceling Sunday’s Shopping at the Mill and Santa Visit. The forecast for Saturday night into Sunday shows a brief accumulation of snow followed by windy, blustery conditions and frigid windchills into the single digits. Our concern is for the safety of the children who would be exposed to these conditions unnecessarily. We value the safety of everyone, thus the reason for our decision. We hope those of you who planned to attend will understand.

Vendors who paid their fees to participate will receive full refunds. Our vendor coordinator will be contacting each of you concerning this.

Thank you for your understanding and support of our activities. This would have been the last event for this year. We are still selling lottery calendars for January and welcome anyone who wishes to purchase them to contact us. Each calendar is $10 and makes a great Christmas stocking stuffer. The funds will benefit Heritage Day in May.

We look forward to a slate of new events in 2026 where we will have the opportunity to see all of you. Best wishes for a happy, safe and healthy holiday season.

Keep checking back here as we plan our slate of events for 2026...

Among the many events planned, we will again offer another Auction at our Tavern in March, we are going to sponsor the Saucon Valley Easter Egg Hunt in Dimmick Park in April. There will be a Evening Spring Concert in our Tavern in April, our Annual Hellertown-Lower Saucon Heritage Day event will be held in May, plus our bi-annual Election Day Bake Sales, and more “Talks in the Tavern” which are quite popular, plus much more!!

2026 Events

Silent Auction and Chance Raffle

Hellertown Historical Society will conduct another Silent Auction of selected local antiques, sports memorabilia, and a separate chance raffle of donated items from local businesses. Join us Saturday, March 7 for an afternoon of fun and excitement at the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Tavern located in the lower level of the Grist Mill building, 150-170 West Walnut Street, Hellertown PA 18055.

In addition to the auction and raffle, there will be a 50/50 drawing, entertainment, and complimentary light refreshments. This event is open to the public and free to attend. Free off-street parking is available adjacent to the Grist Mill building on the west side and the field on the north side of Walnut Street at the Saucon Rail Trail entry.

The auction begins at promptly 2PM and closes promptly at 4PM. Auction and raffle winners will be announced at 4:30PM. Cash, check, credit/debit cards are accepted for payment.

Proceeds from this event benefits the Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Fund which finances maintenance of and improvements to its 18th century colonial-period and 19th century buildings and grounds.

For more information, call 610-838-1770, visit our events website or send an email to us at info@hellertownhistoricalsociety.org

"Talks in the Tavern" Series

Hellertown Historical Society is proud to offer events and experiences focused on the colonial history of our country. With the approaching Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary since declaring our independence from England, we are offering events that correspond to this theme. The “Talks in the Tavern” series will continue again in 2026 with all new subject matter. Plan to join us for these quaint, friendly, and informative presentations and interactions with local, living historians about our country’s colonial past in the comfort of our historic 1760’s Tavern in the lower level of the Heller-Wagner Grist Mill. Be sure to visit this page often as new events in this series are scheduled and posted.