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Burnside featured at Lehigh Valey Open Gate Farm Tour this weekend. Learn more now!
Walk through history as we guide you to things to learn, places to discover, and events that help connect us to our rich heritage.
Saturday, November 25th at 8:30 am
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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10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is proud to participate in the Open Gate Farm Tours for Northampton and Lehigh Counties. …
More InformationRaise a glass to Historic Bethlehem’s brewing history! Learn about early Moravians and their surprising views on beer making.
More InformationHistoric Bethlehem and professor Sarah Eyerly invite you to experience “Moravian Soundscapes,” a two-day event offering a unique walking tour with sound installations and the Jeanette Barres Zug Lecture at the Gemeinhaus Saal, Moravian Museum.
More InformationJoin your Colonial costumed guide as they take you on a fascinating journey through the intriguing beliefs of the early Moravians regarding death, dying, mortality and spirituality.
More InformationHidden in the depths of the Colonial Industrial Quarter lies a dark and enigmatic secret. Whispers of unsolved murders linger in the air, while eerie premonitions haunt the minds of those who dare to enter.
More InformationIn this walking tour, find out more about Bethlehem’s role in the American Revolution and what our second president had…
More InformationBethlehem’s musical identity was in place long before the start of Musikfest. Our Heart & Soul: Moravian Music Tour explores our musical city.
More InformationBe prepared to blush during our Love, Lust, & Marriage Tour. This adults-only encounter reveals the secret details about early…
More InformationLed by one of our certified guides in period dress, the tour will tell the 275-year history of Bethlehem’s unique beginnings since 1741.
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505 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Today's Hours 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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