The public is invited to enjoy a look into Easton, Pennsylvania’s dark history! 

Easton, PA – Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society is pleased to present a new tour for the public! Eerie Easton walking tours are on offer throughout the month of October 2021.

Walking tour guests will enjoy a trip back in time to explore the dark history of Easton, Pennsylvania. They will meet their cloaked guide at the Sigal Museum at 342 Northampton Street and be led through the streets of downtown, historic Easton by lantern. They will witness the locations of actual historic events that took place in the community. A few of the historic stories include the tale of Hexenkopf Hill and the witches who are rumored to use the glowing rock to fuel their spells. Guests will learn about the premonitions that warned Thomas Bishop about the explosion of the Alfred Thomas steamboat that killed 12 people on the Delaware River.

According to Executive Director Megan van Ravenswaay, “We trust that our Eerie Easton walking tour guests will enjoy getting spooked by the historic stories that actually took place right here in downtown Easton. This tour is the perfect complement to a date night before or after dinner at one of Easton’s wonderful restaurants.”

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. Tickets are $10. For tickets call 610 253 1222 or visit https://www.nchgspa.org/.

Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society’s mission is 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. Guests enjoy exhibitions at the Sigal Museum, accessing their genealogy or family history at the Jane S. Moyer Library and the NCHGS Archives, and dozens of programs, events, workshops, and tours at our three historic house properties: the Jacob Nicholas House, the Mixsell Illick House, and the Bachmann Publick House. We believe that by exploring local history, we will foster a more respectful, caring, and inclusive community.

 
Information Provided By:
Megan van Ravenswaay
Executive Director
http://northamptonctymuseum.org/
 

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