Eerie Easton Walking Tour

342 Northampton Street,Easton PA 18042

24 October, 2021

Description

Join NCHGS for a tour relating tales of murder, mischief, and misadventure in the Downtown Easton Historic District. Since 1906, Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society (NCHGS) has collected, preserved, and showcased American history made in Northampton County. Join NCHGS for a tour relating tales of murder, mischief, and misadventure in the Downtown Easton Historic District. From a murder in the first well in town to the witches of Hexenkopf Hill, Easton's history is filled with dark tales of restless Revolutionary War spirits, strange coincidences (or are they?), and disastrous journeys. Eerie Easton tours will be offered each Friday and Saturday during the month of October, at 6:00 and 7:30pm. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Dates available: Friday, October 1Saturday, October 2Friday, October 8Saturday, October 9Friday, October 15Saturday, October 16Friday, October 22Saturday, October 23Friday, October 29Saturday, October 30Pre-registration is required. Tours are limited to 20 guests. NCHGS works to share the stories of Northampton County’s past to encourage personal reflection, community dialogue, and an understanding of history’s impact on our lives. We use the important lessons from our history to offer the community dynamic tours, family programs for diverse populations, thought-provoking exhibitions, and special events. We provide student and adult research opportunities at the Jane S. Moyer Library and the NCHGS Archives. We preserve the Bachmann Publick House, the Mixsell Illick House, and the Jacob Nicholas House. We care for the Kressler Memorial Garden and an outstanding museum collection at the Sigal Museum. We also publish books and newsletters, offer curriculum-based educational tours to students, and custom group tours and talks. Join us to make history come to life!