History Tours

Step into the Past with History-Focused Tours

This stone tavern, built in 1753 by Jacob and Katrina Bachmann, stands at the corner of Fermor (now Second) and Northampton Streets. Local politicians met here to exchange news or to conduct meetings, and the tavern hosted important dignitaries like John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. The building also serves as the site of the first courtroom in Northampton County.
The Bachmann Publick House (at 169 Northampton Street) will be open for tours from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Enjoy an afternoon with John Adams as he discusses the revolutionary politics of 1776! John Adams is portrayed by Christopher Black of the Bachmann Players. Appearances at 2:00 and 3:00 PM

The 1833 Mixsell-Illick House

Located at Fourth & Ferry Streets, the Mixsell-Illick House long served as the headquarters of Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, until the opening of the Sigal Museum in 2010. In 1928, sisters Emilie Mixsell Lalor and Mary Mixsell gifted the Society with their grandfather’s Victorian residence. This two and one-half story structure was to remain the home of the Society for the next 80 years.
Hours: 1 – 4 p.m.

The Jacob Nicholas House is one of the only buildings remaining in Easton from the Federal Period. Still retaining its original stone entryway, the building is notable for always being the home of a working class family.
Hours: 1 – 4 p.m.