Discover Historic Moravian Bethlehem for Free

The treasures held by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites—from fine furnishings to school and family belongings to early farm technology—are priceless. And on Saturday, they will also be free.

Discover the history in your own backyard on Historic Bethlehem’s Annual Community Day. The entirely free event is an opportunity for local residents to see inside the Colonial-era structures and hear the fascinating stories of Bethlehem’s past.

The following historic sites will be open for tours, demonstrations, and hands-on activities:

• Moravian Museum of Bethlehem: Take a tour of Bethlehem’s oldest building and learn more about a new upcoming tour, which will include the Apothecary, recently restored Nain-Schober House, and rarely opened Sisters House.

• 1750 Smithy: Get your hands dirty in the blacksmith shop and make an authentic Colonial-style tin punch ornament to take home.

• 1810 Goundie House: Visit with Mrs. Goundie in her 19th century kitchen and enjoy a special treat!

• Colonial Industrial Quarter: Explore the sites, ruins, and 1762 Waterworks, the first municipally pumped water system in America and a national historic landmark.

• Burnside Plantation: Go down on the farm for a tour of barns, a colonial garden, and the summer kitchen filled with the smells of 18th century recipes. All guests can learn how to make a Moravian star. Plus, visit Bethlehem Police Officer Jon Buskirk of the Mounted Unit and meet his trusty steed, Pharaoh.

Start your day at the Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center & Museum Store at 505 Main Street, and get information on programming, tours, and more. While, there you can learn about a site-wide scavenger hunt you can participate in.

Community Day runs from 11am to 5pm. All programming is free to the public, but donations are appreciated.