George Taylor House
Location:
35 South Front Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032
in Lehigh CountyWebsite:
gtha.vipmembervault.comEmail:
georgetaylorhouseassoc@gmail.comPhone:
610-264-0541 x251Hours:
April through Oct. 1st Sat 9-1. 3rd Sun 12-4 monthlyCosts:
$5 per person $20 per family
Public Restroom:
YesCategories:
Historic Houses, Museums, Tours
Description:
The George Taylor House is located at 35 South Front Street in Catasauqua, PA.
The building was built in 1768 by Philadelphia Carpenters for George Taylor, one of the 56 signers of the American Declaration of Independence.
Situated on five acres in a park-like setting overlooking the historic Lehigh River Canal, the George Taylor House is a two-story Georgian stone mansion with symmetrically paired brick end-chimneys and a gable roof with flattened ridge. The interior has been carefully restored to its 18th-century appearance.
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971, the George Taylor House was purchased by the Borough of Catasauqua in 2009, and is currently used as a venue for community events, historical education, and archeological exploration.
Special Events include:
July 4th – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Reading of the Declaration of independence
Join us as we celebrate our great nation’s independence with Col. George Taylor. As he opens up his great estate to the public with house tours, living encampments, live historical music and of course a reading of the Declaration of Independence!
Year-round programs:
Oct 30. Harvest and Haunts Join Colonel Taylor and his neighbors as they celebrate the harvest season.
During the day, join us for living history demos and tours of the house and grounds.
As day turns to night, a more supernatural tour will be available. Hear personal experiences from both visitor’s and volunteers alike while touring this grand home and it’s grounds after dark.
Light refreshments will be available for a donation.
Family friendly tours are from 1-4pm
Haunted tours are from 6-10pm
Back by popular demand we will be offering 2 VIP all access tours.
The first tour will be on 10/29/21 from 11pm till 1am, the second tour being 10/30/21 from 11pm till 1am. Both tours are limited to no more the 10 people per group. The price is $50 per person and are on a first come first serve basis, spots are only held by reservation and pre-payment. A waiver is required.