Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center
505 Main Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
Visit, explore, experience almost three centuries of Bethlehem’s rich heritage through walking tours, museums, & more!
Start here: https://historicbethlehem.org/visit/plan-your-visit/
Historic Bethlehem Walking Tours: https://historicbethlehem.org/visit/historic-bethlehem-tours/
Tour the historic downtown Bethlehem sites included in the National Historic Landmark District and find out why “Moravian Church Settlements — Bethlehem,” is one step closer to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the treasures of American history in the heart of downtown with our guided tours. Immerse yourself in Bethlehem’s vibrant culture which stretches back nearly three centuries. Walk in the footsteps of our Moravian brothers and sisters as you learn about our fascinating heritage.
Trees of Historic Bethlehem Tours will run on the half hour for approximately 20 minutes.
Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts – now open
427 N. New Street
The Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts has reopened to the public! Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is pleased to welcome the public back to the museum.
The Kemerer Museum hours:
Hours:
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts is housed in three interconnected mid-1800s homes featuring changing exhibits, period rooms, and galleries highlighting furniture, paintings, china, clothing, and silver over three centuries of decorative arts. This museum speaks to the changes in style and design over three centuries.
1810 Goundie House
501 Main Street
The 1810 Goundie House, built by Moravian town brewer and businessman John Sebastian Goundie, is believed to be the first brick residence in Bethlehem and the first private home to reflect the new architectural American Federal style rather than the German Colonial style. Today, the Goundie House is a contributing property to the Historic Moravian Bethlehem National Historic Landmark District.
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem Complex
66 W. Church Street
The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem Complex includes the 1741 Gemeinhaus, Single Sisters House, Nain-Schober House, and the 1752 Apothecary. These sites are available to tour as part of the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem tour at request.
Burnside Plantation
1461 Schoenersville Road
Grounds are open to the public dawn to dusk.
Saturdays at Burnside have ended for the season.
During the season, one Saturday each month, stop by Burnside Plantation for historic fun! Visitors will be able to learn more about our “farm in the city” which has been a part of the Moravian community since 1748. Visitors of all ages can take a look inside the Burnside House and barn and see colonial cooking demonstrations in the Summer Kitchen. Every month visitors can take some delicious foods home with them with a donation as part of the Burnside Garden “Point and Pick.” Families can enjoy a craft each month and a number of fun activities like nature walks, storytime, and hands-on history lessons.
Historic Bethlehem Virtual Offerings: https://historicbethlehem.org/visit/historic-bethlehem-virtual/
Exhibits, Collections & Archives: https://historicbethlehem.org/collections/
Virtual Putz Trail: http://historicholidays.hbm.yourcultureconnect.com/e/virtual-putz-trail
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites interprets three centuries of the history and culture of Bethlehem from its founding as a Moravian community in 1741 to the 21st century. By vividly telling the stories of Bethlehem’s people through well-maintained buildings and sites, rare collections that are available through exhibits and research, and electrifying educational programs, we show the zeal and commitment of Bethlehem’s community in forging our American nation.
Link to the website: https://historicbethlehem.org
Another Bethlehem website: https://getdowntownbethlehem.com
Image Credits: historicbethlehem.org unless otherwise noted.
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