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.
If you are interested in receiving the newsletter electronically via email instead of postal mail, please contact Joe Coleman at jcole1052019@gmail.com. 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.
Congratulations to Rose Bonaventura! The Historical Society members who were present at our June meeting unanimously voted for Rose to take the position of President of the Hulmeville Historical Society.
The new Cat’s Meow is of 200 Main Street. The cost is $25. Please contact Mary Johnson at 215-757-4812 to purchase/inquire. There are still other Cat’s Meow pieces available for purchase.
Throughout 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 Rose Bonaventura by email rose1507@verizon.net or telephone (760-677-9176) 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 various events;
- Welcome folks attending the events;
- Hide eggs for the Community Easter Egg Hunt;
- Provide baked goods for the party after the Christmas tree lighting.
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 Rose Bonaventura by email rose1507@verizon.net or telephone (760-677-9176).
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.
Our latest history story is about the Indian boys from the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.
Also see the Hulmeville Sesquicentennial 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 contacting Joe Coleman at jcole1052019@gmail.com and provide 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 held in the Borough Hall (321 Main St.) and are open to everyone. They are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm. At each meeting we discuss the planning of upcoming events as well as some topic from Hulmeville history. Residents are also welcome to come with questions about Hulmeville history that we will try to answer.
Please note there is no meeting in July or December.
Our thoughts and prayers are weith the family of Jim Clark as he recently passed away.
Mrs. Robinson, who turned 99 this spring, asked that we include a note in the newsletter. She wrote, "Thank you to everyone for all of the birthday cards. They were greatly appreciated".
Thank you to Linus Weber. Linus was an amazing young volunteer at our Soup Off this year. He took initiative in helping getting everything set up and made sure everyone was comfortable during the Soup Off before offering all of his energy in cleaning up. Thank you Linus.
Thank you to Mayor Debbie Mahon for organizing the Memorial Day ceremony this year. And thank you to all the volunteers who helped out with the event.
NOTE: if you have any information you would like us to add to the acknowdgement section, please contact Rose Bonaventura by email rose1507@verizon.net or telephone (760-677-9176) or Joe Coleman at jcole1052019@gmail.com
Anyone having any Borough news or information they would like to have posted in the Society's newsletter should contact Joe Coleman at jcole1052019@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 leave/send a message indicating that you wish to continue receiving the Town Crier Newsletter by the end of this year to 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 latest edition of the Society's newsletter, the Town Crier
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.
Let’s show some hometown pride by wearing a hometown shirt! The t-shirt design features the Hulmeville Historical Society logo on the front and artwork by Jane 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 Rose Bonaventura by email rose1507@verizon.net or telephone (760-677-9176).
Click here to see the drawing on the back of the shirt.
The Hulmeville Heritage Cookbook is available for sale. Cost is $15. No wait, it is now on sale for $10. 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 available for sale. The cost is $40 for a hard cover book, $25 for a soft cover book. Please contact Joe Coleman at 267-261-2719 or email jcole105@verizon.net with any inquiries.
Signs of any kind are PROHIBITED in Hulmeville Borough Parks. If you have questions, call the borough hall (215-757-6531) and leave a message. Someone will return your call..
The Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) advises Hulmeville Borough Council regarding the advisability of issuing permits for the erection, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, and demolition of any structures within the historical district of the Borough. The intent is to preserve the historical character of the district.
If you live or own property within the district, you must get a Certificate of Appropriateness, and possibly a Zoning Permit, BEFORE making any exterior changes to the property that can be seen from a street or way. This includes any alteration of the building’s exterior, eg. replacing the roof, siding, windows, doors, electrical fixtures, painting and fencing.
Prior to starting your project, contact Hulmeville Borough Zoning Officer via the Hulmeville Borough Website for further information. If you are uncertain as to whether or not your property is located within the historical district, refer to this map or call Mary Johnson, HARB Chairman, at 215-757-8412.
Did you know that Hulmeville has a number of businesses that serve the community? Each newsletter will introduce you to a business within the borough. Please check them out!
NEW OWNER FOR JOHNSON HALL COFFEE HOUSE
Patrons of Johnson Hall Coffee House may not have noticed, but the establishment is under new ownership by local Bucks County resident, Tim James. Some of you may have seen Tim along with Boy Scout Troop/Pack 316 during one of the Memorial Day parades. Since 2019, Tim has also been the owner of the Langhorne Coffee House at the corner of Maple and Bellevue Avenues. There are currently no plans to make any changes to Johnson Hall Coffee House but Tim is open to any suggestions or comments his customers may have. To better serve the community, he would like to make the facility more accessible after hours for private parties or public events. Please visit their website at: https://johnsonhall.coffee
If you are interested in attending a meeting, and concerned whether it is virtual or in-person, you should contact the meeting organizer.
The Council regular monthly meeting is held the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Borough Hall. The meeting dates may be moved due to holidays. The Council worksession is held the 3rd Tuesday, also at 7:00 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 the Borough Zoning Officer, at 215-757-6531 or zoning@hulmeville-pa.gov 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.
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