Upcoming Events 2022

 
Wednesday, May 25
 “Old Villages of Hilltown”. Using 19th century photographs, Bill Stahl will explore the long-ago villages along the old Hilltown Pike, from Line Lexington to Bedminster. It began as an Indian trail, and at one time or another carried William Penn and General Washington to their destination.  Ivan Jurin will present lost villages, such as Pennville, and will explain how Dublin and Silverdale became independent boroughs. Bob Moyer of Blooming Glen will talk of his experiences.  Feel free to share your experiences!  Speakers’ Program at the Hilltown Township Building, Creamery Road and Route 152. 7:00 PM
 

Saturday, June 4
"Sanitary Commission Program" & Open House at the Strassburger Farmstead. Bonny Forbes will explain the purpose of the Sanitary Commission that was set up as a support program during the Civil War. Her group, clothed in Civil War era outfits will demonstrate the tasks performed by this commission. This will be a re-enactment type event. Feel free to ask questions of the participants. Program will be at the Farmstead, outdoors, 11-4. All buildings will be open to the public.  We are planning this as an outdoor event, so bring your picnic lunch! We have plenty of large shade trees. 407 Keystone Drive, Sellersville. Rain date June 5.
 

Sunday, August 7
"Legends & Mysteries of Hilltown". Join Bill Stahl for some unusual tales of old Hilltown. Escape from today and go back in time to hear some of the oddities, mysteries and some downright unbelievable stories relating to Hilltown over the past three hundred years. The mass arrest at church! Where was the slave cemetery? Learn about Hilltown’s Revolutionary War heros and zeros! Hear about the supernatural events in Hilltown. What were the legends of the township? Feel free to bring your own Hilltown tales. This event will be held at the Strassburger farmstead, 407 Keystone Drive, Sellersville. Open house 1:00 - 4:00 PM, speakers' program at 1:30.
We are planning this as an outdoor event, so bring your picnic lunch! We have plenty of large shade trees. As usual, all of the buildings will be open.
 

Saturday, September 17
 14th Annual Fall Festival & Open House. From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Rain or Shine. At the Strassburger Homestead. Antique Sale, Silent Auction, Animals, 50/50 Raffle, baked Goods, Food available for purchase. The BEST free family event in the area at the beautiful grounds at 407 Keystone Drive, Sellersville.
 

Wednesday, October 26
"Nearly Forgotten Artists of Hilltown Township”, by Ivan Jurin. One of the best-known local artists was John Falter, who illustrated more than 120 magazine covers from 1940 to the early 1950s while living in Hilltown. A silent auction and raffle of original Saturday Evening Post issues with Falter covers will be held, benefitting the Historical Society of Hilltown Township. The art of Margaret Jurin will also be shown. Until recently, there were few local women artists. Speakers’ Program at the Hilltown Township Building – Creamery Road and Route 152 ~ 7:00 PM