2026 Events
Museum Tours 2026
Every second and fourth Saturday each month June 13 through October 24. Tours begin at 10:00AM.
For details – info@hhstours.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.
Below is a list of dates for the “Talks in the Tavern” series for 2026.
Thursday, August 27 @ 7PM - "Coffee with a Colonial"
Berks County resident and living historian, Samuel Leamer, brings a blended passion of history and coffee to our rustic Tavern venue. Through a variety of material culture he has collected over time, Mr. Leamer will provide a deep, rich understanding of the colonial coffee culture in North America and how it fueled a nation’s beginnings. And, of course, coffee and pastries will be served.
The Tavern venue is located at 150-170 West Walnut Street in the lower level of the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill building. Off-street parking is available on the west side of the building adjacent to the Tavern entrance. Doors will open at 6:30PM. This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Thursday, September 17 @ 7PM - "Plant Medicines Used in the Revolutionary War"
During the Revolutionary War, when costly imported medical supplies were no longer available, doctors turned to gardens and fields for healing plants used for generations. Wendy Gruver, a retired Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a Registered Herbalist, will present the historical use of lifesaving plants and discuss how this war was a pivotal point in the evolution of medicine.
The Tavern venue is located at 150-170 West Walnut Street in the lower level of the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill building. Off-street parking is available on the west side of the building adjacent to the Tavern entrance. Doors will open at 6:30PM. This event is open to the public and free to attend.
Thursday, October 15 @ 7PM - "The Colonial Beginnings of American Currency"
As America’s 250th anniversary celebrating the separation from Britain continues, Quakertown resident, John Ambrose, discusses a very practical obstacle along the path to our country’s independence; how to finance the Revolutionary War and conduct commerce in the absence of a banking system. The evolution of money, especially early colonial paper currency, tells a fascinating story about the brith of our democracy. Every colonial note was hand-signed in ink, often by leaders in society who also were leading the struggle for freedom. Meet some of these partiots who risked it all in the colonies’ fight for freedom. Learn their stories by examining actual colonial notes that bear their names, and explore how currency and colonial coinage was used. There is no charge for this program. The public is welcome to attend. Seating is limited to 45 persons. Doors open @ 6:30PM.
A Future “Talk” will be held December 17. Details will be announced later.
All events held in the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Tavern located at 150-170 West Walnut Street, Hellertown PA 18055
DINNER PRODUCTION
“Edge of Revolution”
By the Bachmann Players of Easton
Two Performances…
Thursday, November 19
and
Saturday, November 21
Seating is Limited
For details – info@hhstours.org