Fall 2023 Chapter Meeting

SPOOM-MA FALL MEETING – October 5 -7, 2023
Host: Wagner Mill at Hellertown Historical Society – Hellertown, PA

CONFERENCE HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Bethlehem 2201 Cherry Lane, Bethlehem PA 18015 Phone: (610) 838-6110 A block of 15 rooms (1 King or 2 queen beds) has been reserved for check-in Thursday, October 5 or Friday, October 6. Group rate for SPOOM Mid Atlantic is $169 + tax. Mention Code SOM when making reservations at (610) 838-6110 or book online. Rooms must be reserved by September 5, 2023. The Inn is 2 miles from the Hellertown Historical Society and the price includes breakfast.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

6:00 pm EVENING GREET AND MEET DINNER: The Springtown Inn, 3258 Main Street, Springtown, PA 18081 Phone: 610-346-7262 Cost: Dutch treat plus $1 registration fee

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 – WAGNER MILL and HISTORIC BETHLEHEM

9:30 to 12:30 WAGNER MILL at Hellertown Historical Society, 150 W Walnut St, Hellertown, Welcome with Coffee & Danish followed by history of mill and self-guided tour of mill, house, and grounds. Box Lunch in the mill ($15)

1:00 to 3:00 pm BURNSIDE PLANTATION 1461 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone:(610) 691-6055, also known as Lerch Farm, is an old, historic plantation centered around a 1751 farmhouse with a restored “horse” mill and other historic farm buildings. ($18)

3:00-5:00 pm BETHLEHEM’S INDUSTRIAL QUARTER 459 Old York Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18018 Highway, The 10-acre site located along the Monocacy Creek in Bethlehem is considered one of America’s earliest industrial parks and is within the National Landmark District. The site includes the 1750 Smithy, 1869 Luckenbach Mill, 1762 Waterworks, 1761 Tannery, 1782 Miller’s House, The Springhouse, The Pottery Ruin, Dye House Ruin, Butchery Ruin, and Oil Mill Ruin. ($11)

6:30 pm APPETIZERS SOCIAL at Braveheart Highland Pub 430 Main St, Hellertown, PA 18055 Phone: (610) 838-6555 ($26) Price includes an assortment of Meatballs in marinara, Pork potstickers, Coconut shrimp, Boxty potato pancakes, Cheese & Vegetable trays and Grilled flatbread, Soft drinks, and Water. Cash Bar separate.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 – DURHAM MILL AND SPOOM MA MEETING ($20)

9:30 to 11:00 DURHAM GRIST MILL 215 Old Furnace Road, Durham Township, PA 18039 In 1820, the Durham Mill was erected on the foundation walls of the original Durham Iron Furnace. Welcome and presentation of history followed by self-guided tour of mill.

11:30 to 2:00 pm BOX LUNCH and SPOOM MA BUSINESS MEETING at WAGNER MILL