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2016 Hellertown Cemetery Tours Set for July 21-22

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.

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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)
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.

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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)
Union Cemetery of Hellertown (FILE PHOTO)
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