News and Information
Election Day Bake Sale Huge Success
Hellertown Historical Society’s Election Day Bake Sale for November netted record funds well in excess of $1000.00. This was most likely due to the large voter turnout. None of this would have been possible if not for our volunteers, planning committee and chairperson, we thank all of you for your support of our organization. And we are also grateful for the generous outpouring of support we received both from baked treat donations and purchases made during the day which added to this success. It truly is an honor to be part of such a warm and caring community. We thank all of you for your generous spirit.
HHS Wins First Prize in Halloween Parade
Hellertown Historical Society re-entered their replica Walnut Street “Pony” Bridge float , used two years ago, in this year’s Hellertown Halloween Parade, this time decorated for “Fall Harvest”, the parade’s theme. We were selected as Best Appearing Float by the parade judges and awarded $100 in prize money. Special thanks to our volunteers who worked tirelessly to build the float, decorate it and participate in the parade. Thank you to the judges, organizers and volunteers of the parade for an outstanding community event. And thank you to the many parade viewers who were overjoyed to see our entry this year! Watch for our float to return again soon.
Hellertown Historical Society Logo Contest
Hellertown Historical Society in Hellertown PA seeks a new logo for the organization. As such, the new logo contest is now open and runs until midnight November 16, 2024. Anyone wishing to enter may do so. We seek all artists, young and old, professional or amateur to submit entries. Judging will occur early in December with an expected announcement of the winning design around December 15. The winning design will receive a $500 cash prize!!
Click on the button below to download/print/view the guidelines and rules for submitting entries. Good Luck!
HHS To Be Awarded Grant
Donations to the initiative may be made by clicking the button below. When donating, please use the “Write a note” section to specify your donation is for “Historic Preservation”. The link accepts PayPal or credit/debit cards. Please accept our thanks for your generosity.
Visiting a historic site can be an enriching experience, allowing you to step back in time and gain a deeper understanding of the past. The Heller-Wagner Grist Mill tour offers you a unique glimpse into the lives and cultures of those who came before us. Historic sites have the power to captivate and inspire, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the world we live in today.
All donations support the Hellertown Historical Society’s mission to preserve the Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, Pony Bridge, the Grist Miller’s House, Wash House, and related historical buildings and to preserve Hellertown’s heritage through the collection, preservation, and exhibition of selected mill-related and Hellertown related documents, artifacts, and photographs for viewing by the public and to provide educational opportunities about Hellertown’s heritage.
HHS Volunteers Starting Site Tours
Call our office at 610-838-1770 for tickets and information Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday mornings 9:30-11:30.
Local Family Gifts HHS with $5,000.00
Hellertown Historical Society sincerely thanks long-time resident Michael Heffner and his family for their generous donation to our historic preservation and education initiatives. Their support is invaluable in preserving our town’s rich history for future generations.
HHS President Larry Sutton, left, is pictured with Michael Heffner and his family after presented with the $5,000.00 check.
HHS Honors Two Board Members
Hellertown Historical Society honors two long-term members of their Board of Directors. Earl Hill and Stacie Torkos, both past HHS Presidents, have ended their tenure on the Board of Directors recently. At the regular Board Meeting for March 2024, each was presented with a plaque signifying the Society’s appreciation for their dedication, support and service to the Society’s Board of Directors.
HHS Elects 2024-2025 Officers
The Board of Directors for Hellertown Historical Society held elections for Executive Officers for the 2024-2025 term at the April 12 meeting. The new Officers elected are:
President – Larry Sutton
Vice-President – Dennis Scholl
Secretary – Tina Krasnansky
Treasurer – Greg Stauffer
Congratulations to all the candidates!
Continuing a Legacy of Education
On December 12, the HHS Board of Directors unanimously approved funding in the amount of $10,000 in support of the Education Committee’s planned upgrades for the Society’s public tour and field trip programs. The funding will come from the Marcella Dimmick Fund which has previously been used to benefit other education-focused endeavors. The Education Committee, Board of Directors, and HHS treasurer will continue to discuss funding over the course of this month and the next to ensure all areas of improvement are adequately met. Discussions with the Borough regarding a handicapped-accessible access ramp to the HHS museum are also planned.
Miss Dimmick was a 1931 graduate of Hellertown High School and 1935 graduate of Moravian College. After graduating, Dimmick worked within the Saucon Valley School District as a guidance counselor and teacher of English, French, and History for over 40 years. Miss Dimmick always had a passion for local history and was a Member of the HHS Board of Directors before her passing in 2020 at the age of 105.
Continuing Miss Dimmick’s lifelong devotion to education and historical preservation is no small task. It is the hope of everyone at HHS that these funds and plans for our future ensure that Hellertown’s rich history is open and accessible to everyone both locally and worldwide.
