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The Sigal Museum is Northampton County, Pennsylvania’s leading institution of local history. See American History Made in Northampton County!

The Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society (NCHGS) works 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. Year-round our goals
are to use the important lessons from our history to offer the community dynamic tours, family programs for diverse populations, thought-provoking exhibitions, and special events. We also offer student and adult research opportunities. We preserve three historic structures, maintain a public garden, and an outstanding museum collection. We also publish books and newsletters, offer curriculum-based educational tours to students, and custom group tours and talks. We proudly manage the Sigal Museum, Bachmann Publick House, the Jacob Nicholas House, the Mixsell Illick House, the Kressler Garden, the Jane S. Moyer Library and Archives. The Sigal Museum is home to our administrative offices. For more information on group tours, programs, exhibits, events and more, contact us by phone at 610-253-1222 or online at sigalmuseum.org!

10/16/2026

ATTENTION EASTON AND P'BURG FOOTBALL FANS!

It's more than just a game. This year, we're taking the rivalry beyond the field!

As we gear up for Rinks, Races, & Rivalries: Rivalry on the River, we're putting a new spin on the Easton–Phillipsburg rivalry, and this time, everyone has a chance to help their team win!

Instead of paid admission, we're asking attendees to bring canned goods to support the ProJeCt of Easton Food Pantry at St. John's Lutheran Church!

But what's a rivalry without a little friendly competition?

We're dividing donations into two teams: Easton vs. P'burg!

When you arrive, donate your canned goods in support of your favorite school. The team that collects the most canned goods will earn some serious bragging rights AND a special prize!

The winning school will have its jerseys proudly displayed in the Sigal Museum's front window following the panel, where they'll remain until after the Thanksgiving Day game!

Join us as we celebrate the history, traditions, and unforgettable moments of this legendary rivalry, all while coming together to support our local community.

📅 Thursday, November 5 | 6:00 PM
📍 Sigal Museum, Easton
🎟️ Admission: Canned goods for the food pantry!

Whether you bleed red and white or garnet and gray, this is one competition where our entire community wins!

So, who's going to show up and show out? Easton or P'burg? RSVP below, bring your donations, represent your team, and help us make a difference!

https://sigalmuseum.org/event/rinks-races-rivalries-rivalry-on-the-river/

Easton PA Official Lehigh Valley, PA ProJeCt of Easton

10/11/2026

🧺 Weaving a little history into your fall plans!

Our Making the Past Fall Workshop Series continues with Basket Weaving, the second workshop of the season!

Join us for a hands-on experience as we explore the traditional art of basket weaving and its connections to Pennsylvania Dutch craftsmanship. Learn new skills, get creative, and discover how practical crafts have been passed down through generations.

Missed the first workshop? No problem! You don't have to sign up for the entire series to participate! Tickets are available for individual workshops, so you can pick the ones that interest you most.

Whether you're an experienced crafter or trying something new, we'd love to have you join us!

Space is limited, so grab your tickets today at the link below and get ready to weave a little history of your own!

https://sigalmuseum.org/event/making-the-past-a-fall-workshop-series-2/

10/09/2026

Spooky season is officially here... and Easton has plenty of stories to tell.

Join us for an Eerie Easton Walking Tour and discover the darker, stranger, and more mysterious side of the city’s past. As you make your way through downtown Easton, you’ll hear chilling tales, eerie local legends, and stories connected to the historic streets and buildings around you.

It’s the perfect way to spend an October evening, whether you’re a local history lover, a fan of all things spooky, or just looking for something different to do this fall!

October tours can fill up quickly, so don’t wait until they disappear...

Grab your tickets and join us for an eerie evening in Easton!

10/08/2026

Teachers, come spend an evening with us!

Join NCHGS for Teachers’ Night at the 1753 Bachmann Publick House and discover new ways to bring local history into your classroom.

Explore the newly reopened Bachmann Publick House, meet our education staff, and learn more about the field trips, programs, and resources available for you and your students. Whether you’re already familiar with NCHGS or are discovering what we have to offer for the first time, Teachers’ Night is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, explore the site, and start planning your next museum visit! 📚

RSVP is required. Reserve your spot by emailing [email protected].

We can’t wait to welcome our local educators!

10/05/2026

This Day in History: A spy in Washington’s ranks?

On October 5, 1775, General George Washington informed Continental Congress President John Hancock of a troubling discovery: Dr. Benjamin Church, the surgeon general of the Continental Army, had been accused of secretly communicating with the British.

A coded letter connected to Church had been intercepted and eventually made its way to Washington. Church was arrested, and despite maintaining his innocence, was convicted of treason after a court-martial. The discovery revealed just how complicated questions of loyalty could be during the early months of the American Revolution.

The Revolution wasn’t only fought on battlefields. Espionage, coded messages, rumors, and divided loyalties created an atmosphere where knowing whom to trust could be a challenge of its own.

And those fears weren’t limited to Boston. Communities like Easton also had to navigate the uncertainty and divided loyalties of the Revolutionary era.

Here in Northampton County, the Revolutionary era left its mark as well. Through the collections, historic sites, and stories preserved by NCHGS, we can continue uncovering how national events shaped the lives of people right here in our own community.

Stop by the Sigal Museum and discover the Revolutionary history that happened closer to home than you might think!

10/04/2026

Program Update!

Our upcoming Lived History: LGBTQIA+ Voices of Northampton County panel has been postponed.

We appreciate everyone who has expressed interest in joining us for this important community conversation. We look forward to welcoming you at a future date and will share additional information as soon as it becomes available.

Please stay tuned to our social media channels and website for updates.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you when Lived History returns. 🏳️‍🌈

10/03/2026

🏈 It’s more than just a game. It’s tradition, community, and over a century of rivalry.

Join NCHGS for Rinks, Races, & Rivalries: Rivalry on the River, a special panel exploring the history, traditions, and memories behind the legendary Easton vs. Phillipsburg Thanksgiving Day football rivalry!

Hear from guests representing both Easton and Phillipsburg as they reflect on the game’s place in our communities and the generations of players, students, families, and fans who have made Thanksgiving Day about more than what happens on the field.

📅 Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m.
📍 Sigal Museum
🎟️ Free for current NCHGS members | $10 for non-members

Current members will be asked to show their membership card at the door.

Whether you’re a Red Rover or a Stateliner, come celebrate the stories, memories, and traditions that make this rivalry more than just a game.

Reserve your seat today at the link below!

https://sigalmuseum.org/event/rinks-races-rivalries-rivalry-on-the-river/

10/01/2026

This International Coffee Day, we’re brewing up a story from Easton’s past with a darker twist...

For many of us, coffee is simply part of the morning routine, but in Easton, even a cup of coffee can lead you down an unexpected path into local history.

Enter Allen Laros, a name connected to both coffee and one of the more unsettling stories from Easton’s past. His story reminds us that history can be found in some surprising places, and sometimes, those stories are a little eerie.

Want to hear the full tale of Allen Laros and discover more of the strange, chilling, and unexpected stories hidden throughout downtown Easton? Join us for an Eerie Easton Walking Tour this spooky season!

Because around here, you never know what history might be lurking around the corner... or behind your next cup of coffee.

Grab your tickets for Eerie Easton at the link below and discover a different side of the city’s history.

https://sigalmuseum.org/event/eerie-easton-walking-tours/

09/30/2026

❤️ Thank you for celebrating with us!

We were thrilled to welcome so many members of our community to the opening of Aquí Vivimos: The Hispanic Community in Northampton County.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the stories, experiences, and contributions highlighted throughout this exhibition. We were also honored to welcome Pennsylvania State Representative Robert Freeman, Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski, and Raymond Santiago, Executive Director of the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, whose work supports and empowers Hispanic families and promotes intercultural understanding throughout the Lehigh Valley.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make the opening such a memorable celebration, and we look forward to sharing Aquí Vivimos with even more visitors in the months ahead!

If you weren’t able to join us for the opening, we hope you’ll stop by the Sigal Museum soon to experience the exhibition for yourself.

09/28/2026

Local history is made up of lived experiences.

Join us for Lived History: LGBTQIA+ Voices of Northampton County, a community panel bringing together local voices to share their experiences, stories, and perspectives on LGBTQIA+ life in Northampton County.

Through conversation and reflection, our panelists will explore community, identity, change, and what it has meant to live and make history right here in our region.

This program is an opportunity to listen, learn, and recognize the stories that are an important part of our shared local history.

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Reserve your seat at the link below and join us for this special conversation at the Sigal Museum.

https://sigalmuseum.org/event/lived-history-lgbtqia-voices-of-northampton-county/

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342 Northampton Street
Easton, PA
18042

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16102531222

Website

http://www.sigalmuseum.org/

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