Easton's oldest building, the Bachmann dates to 1753 and was once the home of George Taylor, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Today it serves as a museum, and is open for tours several times a year, including Easton's Heritage Day. For information on visiting the Bachmann Publick House or for event rental, please contact the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society at 610 253-1222.
The Easton Heritage Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic Easton. The company's headquarters is located just off of Northampton Street in downtown Easton. It works with local politicians and notable businesses with the same ideals, using its funds to restore buildings and keep Easton's deep roots and history alive.
The Sigal Museum is owned and operated by the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society. The building used to be the Sigal Bridal Gallery. The museum exhibit halls showcase collections telling the stories of American history made here in Northampton County...
The Nurture Nature Center (NNC) is a science-based organization that combines science, art and community dialogue to encourage individuals to think and talk about environmental issues within the community. Offering community programming since 2008, NNC became open to the public in November of 2011 on Northampton Street in Easton. A major renovation was completed at this time and the main exhibit was installed, which features a huge animated globe that displays earth and planetary science on a spherical screen. For information on current programming, please check the event calendar on the NNC website.
The Crayola Factory Discovery Center, centrally located in historic downtown Easton, is a premier location for youth and adults. The location offers Crayola products, features historic information on Crayola and interactive museum displays. The location also hosts parties and weekly events for the entire family to enjoy.
The Sigal Museum is the newest branch of the historic Northhampton county sites. Here, local community members can take a look at artifacts, books, clothing and other pieces of history to see how Northhampton County came to be. Go to www.northhamptonctymuseum.org for a look at a calendar of upcoming events.