Located in Hulmeville, Bucks County, PA.
The purpose of the Society is to raise awareness of the history behind our lovely Borough, help preserve our heritage, and organize and sponsor numerous community events.
Now that the restrictions imposed by the recent pandemic are being lifted, a number of Historical Society and Community Events are being scheduled. These include
If you are interested in receiving the newsletter electronically via email instead of postal mail, please contact Marce Heald at mimwell@verizon.net with the subject ‘Newsletter Mailing’. Please include your name, mailing address and the email address where you would prefer to receive the newsletter. **Your email will NOT be used for any other purpose aside from the newsletter.
The latest Cat’s Meow is a special commemorative piece honoring our Borough’s 150th anniversary and it’s now available for purchase! You’ll want to be sure get this piece to add to your collection. Even if you don’t have a Hulmeville Cat’s Meow collection, this is one that you are going to want! There are still other Cat’s Meow pieces available for purchase. Please contact Mary Johnson at 215-757-4812 to inquire.
click here to see Cat's Meow front and backThroughout the year at various events the Historical Society features Raffle Baskets. We appreciate the donations that several people have made in the past to this effort to raise funds for the Society. This year we are looking for more members of the Society and community to make such donations throughout the year. Any kinds of items can be accepted for men, ladies and children. Contact Marce at 215-629-6201 to donate.
The Hulmeville Historical Society is always in need of adults and youth (including those who need to do Community Service projects for school) to volunteer to help with our many events throughout the year. Here are some examples of things you can do to help.
- Set-up, serve, or clean-up at the Soup Off;
- Welcome folks attending the Meet & Greet;
- Hide eggs for the Community Easter Egg Hunt.
Feel free to contact the Historical Society (stop by at any of our events and chat) for more ideas.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Marce Heald.
From time to time we will present a bit of town history, old photos, or other interesting information.
Visit our Archives page to read more.
Also see the Hulmeville Sesquicentennital book information in the right pane.
The Historical Society is always looking for people with an interest in their town and helping with the Society by serving on any of our committees or even the Board of Directors.
Membership in the Historical Society is open to everyone.
The suggested membership donations are:
You can pay at any of our regular monthly meetings or download our membership form and return it with your payment.
If you would like information on membership, contact Steve Miszencin at 215-359-5653 or smiszencin@gmail.com.
Also, watch your mail for our monthly newsletters and membership information.
The Historical Society is trying to update our mailing list. We know some Newsletters are addressed to the previous occupants at some addresses and we wish to correct that, matching current occupants with the correct address. Please help us to do this by calling President, Marce Heald, at 215-692-6201 and leaving a message with your name and address. We want to make sure all our Borough residents are getting our information!
Thanks to the contributions of our many members and citizens with cameras, we have an ever growing gallery of pictures from numerous events.
Particular thanks go to Bob Van Doren who takes most of our pictures and maintains our web gallery.
Click here to go to an external site where our picture gallery is located.
Our meetings are open to everyone. They are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 pm. The meetings are usually held in the pavilion behind Borough Hall (321 Main Street) (warm weather) or inside the Borough hall (not so warm weather). Contact Kurt Ludwig (267-697-9235)(email: punic@yahoo.com ) for meeting info
Everyone is welcome, encouraged actually, to come out and hear about the interesting things the Society is doing.
Please note there is no meeting in July or December.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Anyone having any Borough news or information they would like to have posted in the Society's newsletter should contact Tammy Schmid by email (hulmeville.events@gmail.com).
If you DO NOT live in either Pennsylvania or New Jersey and wish to continue receiving our Newsletter after 2022, you MUST contact us and let us know. Please send a message indicating that you wish to continue receiving the Town Crier Newsletter by the end of this year to mimwell@verizon.net or punic@yahoo.com (Subject line: Newsletter Mailing) or call (215) 629-6201 and leave a message. If you do not contact us, the 4th Quarter 2022 Newsletter will be the last one that you receive. You can also use these contact methods to indicate that you wish to receive the Newsletter electronically
Read the current edition of the Society's newsletter, the Town Crier
Let’s show some hometown pride by wearing a hometown shirt! The new t-shirt design features the Hulmeville Historical Society logo on the front and artwork by Susan Buckman on the back. Susan grew up in Hulmeville and has graciously donated her artwork for our use. Shirts of all sizes are available for $15 and will be for sale at our events. You may also place an order by contacting Marce Heald at 215-629-6201.
On March 2, 1872, Hulmeville became an incorporated borough of Bucks County. The town was named after John Hulme who purchased the town in 1795 when it was known as Milford Mills.
Borough Council, along with the Historical Society, are planning numerous events and activities to celebrate the borough’s 150th anniversary. Please consider coming out to the sesquicentennial meetings (normally the 1st Wednesday of each month) if you have ideas or would like to contribute.
For more information, contact Mayor Debbie Mahon: debbiemahon@verizon.net
Visit the 150th Committee web site (www.Hulmeville150.org) for more information.
Watch this website and Historical Society future newsletters for further updates.
Two classes left - November 12, December 10
The 150th Anniversary Committee is hosting a series of 6 virtual cooking classes held between February and December. The cost is $35 per class and reservations are required. You can find the link to purchase tickets by visiting: hulmeville150.org and search for the virtual cooking class info under ‘Upcoming Events’. Cooking classes will be conducted virtually through Zoom. Each class will feature recipes (sometimes, but not always) from the Hulmeville Heritage Cookbook. Each participant will follow along with Chef Sue Duffy Arroyo, while preparing the food in your own kitchen. All classess start at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately 1-1/2 hours. If you have any questions regarding the virtual cooking classes, contact contact Mayor Debbie Mahon: debbiemahon@verizon.net or 267-994-2206 with any questions.
The Hulmeville Heritage Cookbook is finished and is available for sale. Cost is $15. They can be ordered by contacting Judy Coleman at jacoleman525@gmail.com. They will also be sold at future Hulmeville events.
The Hulmeville 150th Anniversary History book is finished and available for sale. The cost is $45 for a hard cover book, $30 for a soft cover book. Please contact Joe Coleman at 267-261-2719 or email jcole105@verizon.net with any inquiries.
The Historical Society sponsors a number of events for the community each year. Everyone is welcome to attend, and everyone is even more welcome to help.
For a complete listing of the annual events, as well as any special work details or events, check our Events page.
Signs of any kind are PROHIBITED in Hulmeville Borough Parks. If you have questions, contact Joe Heald at 215-629-6202 or josethehandiman@verizon.net.
Note that most meetings are no longer being held virtually. If you are interested in attending a meeting, and concerned whether it is virtual or in-person, you should contact the meeting organizer. Information on many Zoom meetings will also be posted on the door of the Borough Hall.
The Council regular monthly meeting is held the 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in Borough Hall. The meeting dates may be moved due to holidays. The Council worksession is held the 3rd Tuesday, also at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and attendance by Borough residents is encouraged. This is a great opportunity to hear what is going on in town and to voice any concerns you may have. Visit the Borough website: www.hulmeville-pa.gov for announcements, meeting agendas, upcoming events and local government related information.
Meetings are held as needed. Contact the Borough Zoning Officer, at 215-757-6531 or zoning@hulmeville-pa.gov for information.
Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month AS NEEDED. If you live in the historic district and are planning on exterior renovations or improvements to your home, you are required to come before the HARB. Contact Mary Johnson at 215-757-8412 at least one week before a scheduled meeting date.
The regular monthly meeting of the Authority is held the 4th Monday of each month in the Borough Hall and begins at 7 p.m. The Authority worksessions are held the 3rd Tuesday, AS NEEDED, also at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
Meetings will be updated on a monthly basis. For more information, visit the Garden Club web site (www.hulmevillegardenclub.org).
Meetings are being held the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are usually held at the Borough Hall. If you are interested in attending, contact Mayor Debbie Mahon: debbiemahon@verizon.net or 267-994-2206. All are welcome.
