Events Calendar
Hellertown Historical Society Speaker Series Continues
When – Tuesday September 10, Doors Open 6PM, Presentation begins at 6:30.
Where – Hellertown Historical Society Tavern in the lower level of the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, 150 West Walnut Street, Hellertown PA 18055
What – A presentation on the agricultural and industrial development along the Saucon Creek watershed area.
Complimentary light refreshments will be served during the evening.
Frank J Pazzaglia
-Born 09 May 1964 (60 yrs old) in New Jersey, raised in Peckville, PA.
-Married to Kristen K Pazzaglia, three grown children (Sara, Alessandra, Giacomo)
-B.S. Penn State University, 1986
Regulatory Geologist, New Jersey DEP, 1986-87
M.S. University of New Mexico, 1989
-Ph.D. Penn State University, 1993
-NSF Post-doctoral Research Fellow, 1993-94
-Assistant Professor, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Univ of New Mexico, 1994-99
Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh, 1999-2007
Full Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh University, 2007-present
-Chair, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh University, 2008-2013.
-Director of Academic Planning, College of Arts and Sciences, Lehigh University, 2023-present.
-Research interests in geology, geomorphology, and active tectonics with active research projects in the Appalachians, Italy, Idaho, and Mongolia.
Rivers, Soil, and Iron: How geology laid the foundation for the development of the Saucon Valley
In this presentation, Hellertown resident and Lehigh Professor Frank J Pazzaglia, will explore human history in the Saucon Valley from the perspective of the geologic template upon which it is imprinted. The reasons for the agricultural and industrial development, along with water power as an energy source in our backyard are all rooted in the particular distribution of rocks and the unusual steepness of streams for this part of eastern Pennsylvania. The presentation will be interactive and include examples of the natural resources that have been used by humans in both pre- and post-colonial development of the Saucon Valley.
Introducing "Dine to Donate"
Hellertown Historical Society introduces “Dine to Donate”. This will help the Historical Society to raise much-needed funds for the annual Hellertown-Lower Saucon Heritage Day, the next such event to be held May 24, 2025.
The process is easy, dine-in guests enjoy a great experience at a local restaurant with good food and great service, while a portion of the proceeds are earmarked for Hellertown Historical Society by the owner of the establishment. There is no change in the normal cost to diners.
The first such “Dine to Donate” takes place at Braveheart Highlands Pub, 430 Main Street, Hellertown PA 18055 October 16. 10% of all proceeds from diners between 5PM and 8PM will be forwarded to the Society. Only dine-in customers may participate in this fund-raiser. Online orders and take-out orders will not apply. Plenty of menu choices are available from Scottish and Irish fare to lighter choices such as burgers and chicken sandwiches to a children’s menu. Bring your families and friends for an awesome experience. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 610-838-6555. Hellertown Historical Society thanks Eric on behalf of Braveheart for their generous cooperation in this fundraising effort!
Watch for future “Dine to Donate” events upcoming in the near future. Please accept our sincere gratitude in support of this important venture.
Election Day Bake Sale
In conjunction with election day November 5th, Hellertown Historical Society will offer baked goods for sale on the porch of the Millers Home adjacent to the Grist Mill at our Walnut Street Facility. Numerous items are expected to be available. Sale will begin 9AM through 6PM or until inventory is sold. Anyone wishing to donate baked goods for the sale should contact the Historical Society by email or phone to make drop-off arrangements. Volunteers will also be at the Millers Home (Next to the Grist Mill) Monday evening, November 4, 5PM – 7PM for persons to drop off donated baked goods.
PLEASE NOTE – Voting occurs inside the first floor of the Grist Mill building, enter from the west side entrance. No voting occurs at the Miller House (next door to the mill). Use 170 West Walnut Street Hellertown PA 18055 for GPS. See site map below…
info@hellertownhistoricalsociety.org
610-838-1770
Scan QR Code Below for Directions
2024 Speaker Series Concludes November 7
When – Thursday November 7, Doors Open 6PM, Presentation begins at 6:30.
Where – Hellertown Historical Society Tavern in the lower level of the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, 150 West Walnut Street, Hellertown PA 18055
What – A presentation on Creating Your Family History
Complimentary light refreshments will be served during the evening.
Meet Our Guest Speaker...
Ken Raniere
A former art teacher and graphics editor of The Morning Call newspaper, Ken Raniere has been an advocate of historic preservation and has served on the boards of local historic organizations. Ken has been a design editor of Southern Exposure, newsletter of South Bethlehem Historical Society and design editor of the Look Back Again newsletter of Lower Saucon Township Historical Society.
He is the author of A living Legacy: The Architecture of A.W. Leh and co-author of the Arcadia Book, South Bethlehem with journalist and local historian, Karen M. Samuels. Ken has given presentations pertaining to local history and recently created family histories in keepsake booklets.
Ken resides in Coopersburg, PA.
Creating Your Family History
In this presentation, speaker Ken Raniere explores methods of investigating and compiling family history by creating a simple family photo album with captions, gives points on researching information from a family questionnaire and use of online sources; and finally, writing a family history based on several approaches discussed in depth. The presentation concludes with ways of retaining the written family history as a keepsake with printed examples.
Holiday Open House
Join Hellertown Historical Society at our annual Holiday Open House December 6. Doors open at 6:30 PM with live entertainment beginning at 7:00PM. This year’s entertainment features two local choral groups providing holiday-themed music. Complimentary light food and refreshments are served. Bring family and friends to enjoy our historic 1760’s Grist Mill tavern with period-style decorations, good food and warm conversation with our volunteers and friends. This event is open to the public and free to attend. Seating is limited to first come, first served. This is a very popular event that you won’t want to miss!
150 West Walnut Street, Hellertown PA 18055
Shopping at the Mill/Santa's Visit
