Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Preservers of history, including buildings and landmarks. We host community events and activities.
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Thank you to everyone who stepped off the elevator and into 1776 with us for a sold-out Liberty & Lanterns last night. W...
06/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who stepped off the elevator and into 1776 with us for a sold-out Liberty & Lanterns last night. We especially appreciate the support of our partners at Historic Hotel Bethlehem, whose beautiful space and hospitality made this once-in-a-250-years evening possible.

If you weren’t able to join us, please check out coverage from WFMZ News. You can see the clip in our comments.

She believed Moravian stories were worth saving — and she made sure they were.Jeanette Zug was one of the driving forces...
06/18/2026

She believed Moravian stories were worth saving — and she made sure they were.

Jeanette Zug was one of the driving forces behind the founding of the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. Her dedication helped ensure that the objects, traditions, and histories of this community would be preserved for generations to come.

This June, we're honoring her legacy. Jeanette Zug: A Life in Service opens June 25 and runs through January 31, 2027, at the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W. Church St., Bethlehem

Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, June 25, from 4–6 p.m. The afternoon will feature remarks from Anne Zug, light refreshments, and a first look at the exhibition. All are welcome!

This exhibition is funded in part by the Jeanette Barres Zug Endowment. See the comments for a link to the exhibition and register for the reception.

LAST CALL for Liberty & Lanterns!Today is the final day to purchase tickets for THE historic evening of the summer at Hi...
06/17/2026

LAST CALL for Liberty & Lanterns!

Today is the final day to purchase tickets for THE historic evening of the summer at Historic Hotel Bethlehem.

Enjoy a night of food, stories and surprises Thursday, June 18, as you step back in time and immerse yourself in our nation’s history. Experience a colonial-era tavern environment and enjoy a three-course meal, as well as signature cocktails, beer, cider, wine and more!

Get tickets on our website, historicbethlehem.org!

A heartfelt thank-you to The Bedford Foundation and Victaulic Company for their support of the Overlook on History and H...
06/16/2026

A heartfelt thank-you to The Bedford Foundation and Victaulic Company for their support of the Overlook on History and Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites' programming. Their generosity makes it possible to share Bethlehem's story with our community and visitors from near and far. We're proud to have partners who believe in the power of history — and in the work that we do to keep it alive.

We are still in awe of what our students were able to create at this past weekend’s Maker’s Retreat! It was a fun filled...
06/16/2026

We are still in awe of what our students were able to create at this past weekend’s Maker’s Retreat! It was a fun filled weekend full of inspiration and creativity!

Thank you to all of our participants and teaching artists for making this such a memorable weekend. We can’t wait to see what you create next!

If you missed out on our Summer Retreat, join us October 16th-18th for our Fall Maker’s Retreat!
The full schedule of workshops and classes will be posted soon at historicbethlehem.org! Stay tuned!

One of the nation’s most prominent travel publications, Travel + Leisure, recently asked five travel experts where to ce...
06/12/2026

One of the nation’s most prominent travel publications, Travel + Leisure, recently asked five travel experts where to celebrate America's 250th birthday, and their answer was Pennsylvania. Beyond the Philadelphia crowds, the magazine pointed travelers to Bethlehem as the place to experience Revolutionary history at a more relaxed pace.

Discover why for yourself on Bethlehem & the Revolution, HBMS’s new walking tour created to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday. Visit the 1762 Waterworks, America's first pumped municipal water system. Stand where the Second Single Brethren's House twice served as a Continental Army hospital, caring for over 400 sick and wounded soldiers, Learn about the Marquis de Lafayette’s stay in Bethlehem as he recovered from wounds received at Brandywine, and discover why John Adams called it a "curious and remarkable town” when writing to his wife, Abigal, in 1777.

Tours take place Fridays and Sundays at 3 p.m. through August. Purchase tickets by Saturday, June 20 and save 25% with promo code BETHLEHEM250 at checkout. The code also applies to our Ales & Tales Revolutionary Pub Walking Tour.

Reserve your spot today since tickets are limited. See the link in the comments or get tickets at the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe on Main Street.

The year is 1776, and independence is not yet assured. But inside the “Colonial Tavern,” the evening belongs to good foo...
06/11/2026

The year is 1776, and independence is not yet assured. But inside the “Colonial Tavern,” the evening belongs to good food, good company, and a few surprises.

On Thursday, June 18, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites and Historic Hotel Bethlehem — the nation's No. 1 Historic Hotel — present Liberty & Lanterns: An Evening of Food, Stories & Surprises.

Sign the "Declaration of Independence" with a quill pen, meet Dr. Benjamin Franklin and explore his experiments, and chat with soldiers from both sides of the war who've set their differences aside for the night.

Start by raising a glass of Fish House Punch — a Pennsylvania classic with a reputation; legend says George Washington couldn't write in his diary for three days after trying it. Then sit down to a three-course dinner with options that include chicken fricassee, deconstructed short rib pot pie, halibut with spring pea risotto, and a vegetarian risotto with wild mushrooms.

Tickets to this once-in-every 250 years evening at the Hotel Bethlehem include hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and your first drink ticket. Get your tickets now at https://tinyurl.com/ycx2zurs before they’re gone!

EXCITING NEWS! Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites has been awarded $75,000 to begin the next phase of restoration work o...
06/09/2026

EXCITING NEWS! Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites has been awarded $75,000 to begin the next phase of restoration work on the 1761 Tannery in the Colonial Industrial Quarter — the only extant 18th-century Moravian industrial building in the world. The grant, secured by State Rep. Steve Samuelson through Pennsylvania's Local Share Account grant program, will allow HBMS to start restoration work this summer on the building, an important component of the Moravian Church Settlements - Bethlehem
World Heritage Site.

When the Tannery reopens, it will become an integral part of HBMS programming, including Birthplace of Industry tours, the new Maker's Retreats, student programs and Community Heritage Day in April. Thank you to Rep. Steve Samuelson and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for supporting this important restoration project.


The Rooms to View House & Garden Tour is hopping today with attendees enjoying the wonderful blend of beautiful homes an...
06/06/2026

The Rooms to View House & Garden Tour is hopping today with attendees enjoying the wonderful blend of beautiful homes and historic properties, including several in the Durham and Riegelsville area. Thank you to all of our homeowners, sponsors, volunteers and guests for making this phenomenal day of style and design possible!

We say it every year and it’s true. Rooms to View keeps getting better and better thanks to all of you!Our deepest appre...
06/06/2026

We say it every year and it’s true. Rooms to View keeps getting better and better thanks to all of you!

Our deepest appreciation to Christian F. Martin, IV and Martin Guitar, our Rooms to View sponsors and planning committee, and everyone who attended this evening’s preview party. We’ll see you all tomorrow for the House & Garden Tour from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thank you, from all of us at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites!

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505 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA
18018

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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(610) 691-6055

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