Lovers of local history won’t want to miss the Hellertown Historical Society’s annual “History Lives” free tours at Union Cemetery of Hellertown on Thursday and Friday, July 21-22.
Union Cemetery of Hellertown (FILE PHOTO)
The tours will feature several re-enactors depicting former well-known Hellertonians at their historic gravesites.
Featured this year will be:
- Michael Campanella, portrayed by Terry Boos
- William Carson, portrayed by David Pearson
- Jessie “Nana” Peffer, portrayed by Dr. Susan Ackerman
- John Pfeiffer, portrayed by Bill Frey
Tours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., and will depart from a tent in the upper portion of the cemetery.
In the event of rain on either night, one presentation by all the re-enactors will be held at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Hellertown, 69 Main St., Hellertown.
Parking is available on the street in the area of Walnut Street and Rentzheimer Drive.
Union Cemetery of Hellertown (FILE PHOTO)
