Whitehall Historical Preservation Society
2026 Calendar of Events
FYI: All program meetings are held at the Helfrich Springs Grist Mill, 501 Mickley Rd. Whitehall and are open to the public and free of charge unless otherwise stated.
Upcoming Events and Programs:
September 12, 2026 - WHPS Fall Flea Market - 8 AM to 1 PM
Call 610 776-7280 to reserve your 12’ x 20’ space for a low price of only $15 $10 for WHPS members, and $20 on the day of the event. Please note, you will need to provide your own table. Refreshments will be available. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, September 13.
September 20, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Open House and Mill
September 30, 2026 - Speaker Presentation- From Past to Present: Cement Industry
with Stuart Guinther 7 PM
The Lehigh Valley has been blessed with an incredible resource known as the Jacksonville Limestone formation which supplied upwards of 40 separate cement plants in this region back in the early 1900’s. As a veteran in the cement industry for more than 40 years, Mr. Guinther is excited to share his knowledge on the importance this man-made substance rendered in the history of our nation and the major role the Lehigh Valley has played in that history. Learn about the different types of cement produced and the development of production technologies and the companies that crafted it, both here in the Valley and around the world. Do you know the difference between cement and concrete? Stuart will talk about how it is made and how it works. Join us to discover the significance this industry had in the world, our nation, and our local community.
September 27, 2026 - Passport to History Open House and Mill Weekend - 10 AM to 2 PM
October 2, 2026 - Cash Bingo - 6:30pm
CASH and BINGO—A match made in “heaven”? Well, maybe not, but close to it. Join us at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 4 South 5 th Street, Coplay, PA 18037. Doors will open at 5:30; calling begins at 6:30. Cost is only $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Call the WHPS office at 610 776-7280 for advance ticket sales. Please leave a message and someone will return your call. In addition to the Bingo there will also be Specials, a Basket Raffle and 50/50 drawing. We hope to see you there. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
October 3, 2026 Walking Tour - Fairview Cemetery - 10 AM
with Karen Gensey
Join us on Saturday, October 3 as we take a leisurely stroll through the grounds of the Fairview Cemetery. Learn of its origin and the history behind the Soldier’s Monument, erected in 1866 and of the cannons which surround it. Hear stories about some of the individual soldiers who are buried there. Karen will also read an article written by Captain Joseph Matchette describing the Civil War Battle of Cedar Mountain, in which he fought. Reservations are required. The cost of the tour is $5.00 per person, FREE to all WHPS members.
Please call 610 776-7280 to reserve your spot for the journey into the lives of our fallen heroes. Provide your name, amount of people in your party that will be participating, and a phone number. The tour will last approx. 1½ hours. A rain date is scheduled for October 2. Further instructions will be given upon booking.
October 18, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Open House and Mill
November 15, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Open House and Mill
December 14, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Open House and Mill Holiday Social
We hope that you will find the time to stop in at the Helfrich Springs Grist Mill and say hello,
tour our facilities and enjoy some light refreshments as we celebrate the Christmas season.
January 18, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Open House and Mill
February 15, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Open House and Mill
March 15, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Open House and Mill
March 25, 2026 - 7pm Speaker Program - Past and Present of the Lenape People of PA with Barbara “Bluejay” Michalski
March 29, 2026 - Passport to History Open House and Mill Weekend - 10 AM to 2 PM
April 10, 2026 - Senior and Veterans Expo at St. Luke’s Sports Center - 9 am to 12 noon
April 19, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Open House and Mill
April 25, 2026 - Historic Walking Tour of Hokendauqua - 10 AM
April 29, 2026 - 7pm Speaker Program - Past and Present of Farming
May 16, 2026 - WHPS Spring Flea Market - 8 AM to 1 PM
May 17, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Open House and Mill
May 23, 2026 - History Expo 2026 Lehigh County Heritage Museum - 10 am to 4 pm
May 27, 2026 - 7pm Speaker Program - From Past to Present: Iron and Steel with Mike Piersa
June 3, 2026 - 10 am "Field Trip" - Bethlehem Steel Stacks and National Museum of Industrial History
June 14, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Open House and Mill
June 24, 2026 - 7pm Speaker Program - From Past to Present: Railroads within Whitehall Twp.
June 28, 2026 - Passport to History Open House and Mill Weekend - 10 AM to 2 PM
July 11, 2026 - Easton Heritage Day at Downtown Easton - 9 am to 5 pm
July 25, 2026 - 10am - 4pm The Civil War Encampment & Open House and Mill
August 8, 2026 - 10 am "Field Trip" - Horner’s Cemetery
August 16, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Open House and Mill
Previously Held Events