Celebrate the Spirit of Independence and Its Enduring Legacy
A free, full-day festival, Heritage Day showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities, and musical performances.
Join us as we celebrate the fullness of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
​Step into the Past with History-Focused Tours
The Sigal Museum
The Sigal Museum will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm, with $10.00 admission to one site, or a wristband to all sites for $20.00 per adult or $10.00 for children ages 5-15.
The 1753 Bachmann Publick House
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 and conduct meetings. Some of the dignitaries who visited here include John Adams and George Taylor, Easton’s signer of the Declaration of Independence. The building also serves as the site of one of the first courtrooms in Northampton County.
The 1753 Bachmann Publick House will be open for tours from 12:30 to 5:00pm, with $10.00 admission to one site, or a wristband to all sites for $20.00 per adult or $10.00 for children ages 5-15.
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.
The 1833 Mixsell-Illick House will be open for tours from 12:30 to 5:00pm, with $10.00 admission to one site, or a wristband to all sites for $20.00 per adult or $10.00 for children ages 5-15.
The Jacob Nicholas House
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..
The Jacob Nicholas House will be open for tours from 12:30 to 5:00pm, with $10.00 admission to one site, or a wristband to all sites for $20.00 per adult or $10.00 for children ages 5-15.
The Parsons-Taylor House
The Parsons-Taylor House was built in 1757 by Surveyor-General William Parsons and was later rented by George Taylor until his death in 1781. Taylor is noted as one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, a member of the Continental Congress, and an ironmaster who aided in the American Revolutionary War effort.
The house has been owned, operated, and maintained by the George Taylor Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1906. It is open to the public during Easton’s Heritage Day celebration in July and by appointment.
Centre Square & South Third Street
Live Music
Northampton Street
Kids' Activities
Music & Performances
Music begins at 5p.m.
Clare Maloney & The Great Adventure - 5p.m.
New York’s Clare Maloney is one of the most distinctive, powerful and emotive voices in rock & roll today. The internationally renowned singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has shared the stage with members of The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Starship, Allman Brothers Band, Hall & Oates, Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and more.
Before transitioning to rock and roll full-time, Clare trained extensively and toured as an opera singer, appearing multiple times at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Town Hall, Symphony Space, 92ndY, National Sawdust and at concert halls throughout Europe and Asia. Since 2018, she has toured with The Englishtown Project and the Airplane Family.
Leon Majcen - 6p.m.
Leon Majcen is a musician whose story is one of resilience and determination. He grew up on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the son of Bosnian war refugees who had fled their homeland in search of a better life for their children. From a young age, Leon was drawn to the power of storytelling through music, particularly the work of artists like Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, Bob Dylan, and Guy Clark.
Leon began playing in local bars while still in high school, honing his craft and building a loyal following. After graduating, he decided to pursue his passion for music in New York City, while attending college at New York University and playing shows around town. After a while, Leon came to the realization that the hustle and bustle of the city wasn’t where his heart was at.
He returned home to Florida and took a job at a commercial fishing dock, filleting and packing fish while he planned his next move. And that move was to Nashville, where Leon hoped to make his mark as a singer-songwriter. Since arriving in Nashville, Leon has continued to develop his unique blend of Americana, folk, and country music, drawing on his experiences and his love of the outdoors to craft songs that are both poignant and powerful. With his heartfelt lyrics, soulful voice, and deft guitar work, Leon has built a strong following in Music City and beyond.
Loaded up with a guitar and a couple fly rods, Leon travels around the country sharing his songs and stories, looking for the next great fishing spot along the way.
Lucky 7 Band - 7:15p.m.
Easton’s own Lucky 7 blends together a wide variety of funk, soul, and R&B to deliver performances meant to get folks on their feet and moving. With a band as big as their diverse influences and catalog of songs, Lucky 7 knows how to keep things moving, particularly people.
