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Walk through history as we guide you to things to learn, places to discover, and events that help connect us to our rich heritage.
Walk through history as we guide you to things to learn, places to discover, and events that help connect us to our rich heritage.
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Discover the stories behind where we came from, how we arrived here, and what we are doing now to serve our community.
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Get to know more about HBMS — dedicated to telling the stories of Bethlehem's past and its lasting impact on our community.
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Find out why our city is The Christmas City while planning your scenic downtown visit and warming to our holiday traditions.
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Review updates and progress on Historic Bethlehem’s initiative to grow closer to our World Heritage nomination.
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Work with us and share in our mission to keep our history alive while building our future together.
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HBMS offers a wide range of programs for history buffs, families, gardeners and collectors and more. Among our most popular offerings are Free Sundays at the Museums; Saturdays at Burnside; You Point, We Pick at Burnside Colonial Garden; and Blacksmithing 101. Check out our full list of Programs here.
Yes! Historic Bethlehem offers exciting, relevant, educational tours, site visits, and hands-on programs for students — all linked to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s standards. We also offer a smart mix of remote learning opportunities.
We are happy to assist with any research inquiries. You are welcome to schedule a personal consultation with our Manager of Programs & Volunteers, Charlotte Filiciotto, to receive help with questions related to Historic Bethlehem, the Moravians, related topics or genealogical research.
Visit our World Heritage page to review updates on Moravian Church Settlements — Bethlehem’s UNESCO World Heritage inscription.
501 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Today's Hours 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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