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Lehigh Valley Passport to History – December Event Calendar

1 December 2022 @ 8:00 AM - 31 December 2022 @ 5:00 PM

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Explore the Past with Lehigh Valley Passport to History!
Schwenkfelder Putz.
DECEMBER 2022
FEATURED EVENTS:
Lehigh Valley Passport to History
Monthly Virtual History Series
~ December Episode ~
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 • 6:30 p.m. on Facebook
The series, hosted by Lehigh Valley with Love Media’s George Wacker,
will air live on third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. on the Lehigh Valley Passport to History Facebook page. Each 30-minute episode will highlight a different theme and discussion from the night’s participating historic sites.
December’s theme: Holiday Traditions
Learn about local holiday traditions from Longswamp Townnship Historical Society, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center,
and Moravian Historical Society.
Watch our previous episodes here.
ALL MONTH LONG
Lower Saucon Township Historical Society – Online Gift Shop to benefit the Lutz-Franklin Schoolhouse Museum
Shop locally for books, toys, cards, and more! Visit our Online Shop!
Items will be mailed or available for pick-up.
 Online shop direct website:  www.lutzfranklin.org
(610) 625-8771
Moravian Historical Society – Annual Putz Exhibit
November 26, 2022 through January 1, 2023
1-4 p.m.
$6
Sigal Museum/NCHGS – The Giving Tree: In Partnership with the Children’s Home of Easton
Through December 18
Various Times
Sigal Museum – 342 Northampton St., Easton
Sigal Museum / NCHSG – Sigal Museum at Easton Winter Village
November 18 – December 18, 2022
Downtown Easton
Extended admission hours at the Sigal Museum, family programming, and shopping in the Sigal Museum Store during Easton’s Winter Village.
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Trees of Historic Bethlehem
November 18, 2022 to January 8, 2023 – Select dates
11-6 p.m.
Historic Downtown Bethlehem
$12 – $27
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
November 18 to December 31, 2022 – Select dates
3-9 p. m.
Historic Bethlehem
$90 – $120
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Christmas City Stroll
November 18, 2022 and January 8, 2023 – Select dates
1 p.m., 3 p.m., or 6 p.m.
Historic Bethlehem Visitors Center – 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$27
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Holiday Putz Trail
November 18, 2022 and January 8, 2023 – Select dates
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Historic Downtown Bethlehem
Free
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour
November 18, 2022 and January 8, 2023 – Select dates
Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour
5 p.m., 6 p.m., or 7 p.m.
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Historic Bethlehem Live Advent Calendar
Every night December 1 – December 23, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Historic Bethlehem Visitors Center – 505 Main St., Bethlehem
Free
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Mapping Pennsylvania History
November 1 to April 21, 2023
105 Seminary St., Pennsburg
Free
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Christmas Putz
November 22–February 22, 2023
105 Seminary St., Pennsburg
Free
Northampton Historical Society Atlas Cement Museum – School and Group Tours
Beginning October 1, 2022 the museum is open for school and group tours for 10 or more people, by appointment only. Public openings resume May 14, 2023.
Call for an appointment – 610-262-4562.
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Fall Children’s Workshops
September 7 through November 22, 2022
Time varies
105 Seminary St., Pennsburg
$15 per session or $75 for all six
Sigal Museum / NCHGS – Easton Nights at the Sigal Museum exhibition
Now through May 28, 2023
Sigal Museum – 342 Northampton St., Easton
$7 adults, $5 children
Coopersburg Historical Society – “Opportunities That Built A Community” exhibit and museum
Now through December 31, 2022
By Appointment Only
Town Hall – 5 N. Main St., Coopersburg
Donations Accepted.
Email to book your tour- Coopersburghistory@gmail.com
Moravian Historical Society-Charting the Unknown: Early Moravian Maps
Now through December 31, 2022
1-4 p.m.
214 East Center St., Nazareth
Free
Moravian Historical Society- Guided Museum Tours
Daily, 1-4 p.m.
215 East Center St., Nazareth
$6 | Free for MHS members
Sigal Museum / NCHGS – A Virtual Tour of Historic Easton
Ongoing; online event
Free for NCHGS members or $10 non-members
*Please note that although this tour is virtual, all tickets must be purchased through Eventbrite. You will receive an access token with your order confirmation – you must use this token in order to access the tour content on the Culture Connect platform. Your token will be valid only during the month in which you purchase access. Please feel free to call the Sigal Museum at 610-253-1222 with any questions!
Sigal Museum / NCHGS – From Past to Present: A Virtual Tour of Jewish Easton
Ongoing; online event
Free for NCHGS members or $10 non-members
*Please note that although this tour is virtual, all tickets must be purchased through Eventbrite. You will receive an access token with your order confirmation – you must use this token in order to access the tour content on the Culture Connect platform. Your token will be valid only during the month in which you purchase access. Please feel free to call the Sigal Museum at 610-253-1222 with any questions!
Friday, December 2
Governor Wolf Historical Society – Patrons Candlelit House Tour
5:30 p.m.
6600 Jacksonville Rd,. Bath
Members: $40; Non-members: $48
Reviving an old tradition, the Society will offer a Friday night candlelight tour of five homes for anyone who cannot attend the Saturday tour or would prefer the special ambiance of an evening tour. Reservations are required. Send your name, phone number, email address, number of patron tickets, and a check made payable to “Gov. Wolf Historical Society” to Carol Bear, Candlelit Tour, 207 W. Northampton St., Bath PA 180
TileWorks of Bucks County – Ceramic Bell Class
7-9 p.m.
130 East Swamp Rd., Doylestown
$65
Saturday, December 3
1803 House – Old Fashioned Christmas
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
55 South Keystone Ave., Emmaus
Free
Emmaus Historical Society – Old Fashioned Christmas
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
218 Main St., Emmaus
Free
Sigal Museum/NCGHS – Drop in Family Crafts during Easton Winter Village: Ornament Decorating
1-4 p.m.
Sigal Museum Discovery Room – 342 Northampton St., Easton
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center –Christmas Market
9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
105 Seminary St., Pennsburg
Free
Governor Wolf Historical Society – 40th Annual Christmas House Tour
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath
Advance Ticket $25 or $30 on event day
Advance Ticket Purchase Outlets: Bath Drug, 310 S. Walnut St., Bath;
Mycalyn Florals, 30 S Main St., Nazareth; Miller Supply ACE Hardware, Rt. 329 & Savage Rd., Northampton; Snow Goose Gallery, 470 Main St., Bethlehem; S Seem Antiques & Artisans, 100 S. Chestnut St.,
Bath
Governor Wolf Historical Society – Holiday History Festival
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath
Members $5 ; Non-Members $6; Group Rates Available
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm – Old Time Christmas
2:30-7 p.m.; Continuous tours every 15 minutes
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347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg
$18 Adults, $10 Ages 3-12
Governor Wolf Historical Society – 40th Christmas House Tour
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath
$25 advance, $30 day of event
Easton Cemetery – The Hitchcock & Torres Guitar Duo at the Easton Cemetery
2 p.m.
Chapel at Easton Cemetery – 401 N. 7th St., Easton
$10 – all proceeds go to the cemetery
TileWorks of Bucks County – Mukamuri Fireside Concert
6:30 – 8 p.m.
130 East Swamp Rd., Doylestown
$25
Sunday, December 4
Kutztown Area Historical Society – Model Train Display
1-3 p.m.
211 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown
Free
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Christmas Market
12 p.m.–4 p.m.
105 Seminary St., Pennsburg
Free
Governor Wolf Historical Society – Holiday History Festival
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath
Members $5 ; Non-Members $6; Group Rates Available
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm – Old Time Christmas
2:30-7 p.m.; Continuous tours every 15 minutes
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347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg
$18 Adults, $10 Ages 3-12
Monday, December 5
Historic Michael Heller House – Annual Christmas Open House
6-8 p.m.
1892 Friedensville Rd., Bethlehem
Free
Sponsored by: The Saucon Valley Conservancy
Saturday, December 10
Jacobsburg Historical Society – Christmas at Boulton
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
402 Henry Rd., Nazareth
$10 adults; Free 12 and under; Free for military & scouts in uniform
Moravian Historical Society – Christmas in Nazareth
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
214 E. Center St., Nazareth
Free
Sigal Museum/NCGHS – Winter Wonderland Workshop: Snow Globes
2 – 3pm
Sigal Museum – 342 Northampton St., Easton
$20 per child
Emmaus Historical Society – Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Museum
Museum Opened10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Santa and Mrs. Claus at Museum 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
218 Main St., Emmaus, PA
Free
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm – Old Time Christmas
2:30-7 p.m.; Continuous tours every 15 minutes
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347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg
$18 Adults, $10 Ages 3-12
Daniel Boone Homestead – A Homestead Holiday
12-4 p.m.
400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro
$10/Adult, $8/Senior, $5/Child (6-17)
TileWorks of Bucks County – Holiday Photos at TileWorks
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
130 East Swamp Rd., Doylestown
$150
TileWorks of Bucks County – Artist Lecture: Mandy Baker
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
130 East Swamp Rd., Doylestown
Suggested Donation $5
Sunday, December 11
Jacobsburg Historical Society – Christmas at Boulton
12-4 p.m.
402 Henry Rd., Nazareth
$10 adults; Free 12 and under; Free for military & scouts in uniform
Sigal Museum/NCHGS – Museum and a Movie: Easton’s Peace Candle
12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Sigal Museum – John R. Austen Auditorium – 342 Northampton St., Easton
Slate Belt Heritage Center – Great Slate Belt Trivia Contest
2 p.m.
30 N. 1st St., Bangor
Freee
Kutztown Area Historical Society – Model Train Display
1-3 p.m.
211 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown
Free
Governor Wolf Historical Society – Candlelight Christmas Concert
7 p.m.
6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath
Couple $25 or $15 Single; Member Discounts
Kick off your holidays with a festive musical evening in the candlelit Wolf Academy. After the performance, enjoy our twenty foot long holiday dessert buffet with homemade treats and coffee, tea, and punch. Tickets will be on sale at the Holiday History Festival on December 3 and 4, or call 610-837-9015 and leave a message. If not sold out, tickets may also be purchased the night of the concert.
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm – Old Time Christmas
2:30-7 p.m.; Continuous tours every 15 minutes
347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg
$18 Adults, $10 Ages 3-12
Wescosville Park Log House – Christmas at the Bortz Log House
4-7 p.m.
5047 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville
Free
(The LMTHS museum at Camp Olympic is closed that day.)
Washington Crossing Historic Park – First Crossing
11 a.m.-3 p.m. (actual crossing at 1 p.m.)
1112 River Rd., Washington Crossing
$8 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-11, free for children younger than 5. Family rate (2 adults and 2 children) is $20
Plus at 3:30 p.m., a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the base of the Washington monument in front of the visitor center.

Details

Start:
1 December 2022 @ 8:00 AM
End:
31 December 2022 @ 5:00 PM
Cost:
Varies
Website:
lvhistory.org

Organizer

Lehigh Valley Passport to History
Phone
484-894-9116
Email
media@lvhistory.org
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Venue

Lehigh Valley Passport to History
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