| Nazareth, PA, July 16, 2025—The Moravian Historical Society announces the return of Free Summer Sundays in August! Guests will enjoy free admission to the Museum, including free guided Museum Tours, and children can learn colonial skills and crafts through unique hands-on activities each week. The activities begin at 1:00 pm and will end at 3:30 pm. The Museum and museum store are open from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. While all are welcome to join us, some activities may require parental assistance. This year’s activities explore Colonial life and history with knowledgeable workshop leaders.
August 3: Stenciling—Create your own wooden decorative plaque with colonial-style stenciling. Stenciling was commonly used in early America to decorate furniture, public buildings, and homes.
August 10: Weaving & Yarn Dolls—Have you ever wondered how fabric is made? Colonial families living on farms in early America often had to make their own fabric for clothing by spinning yarn and weaving on a loom. Join us to learn how to weave on a loom or make a doll using yarn!
August 17: Journal Making & Quill Pen Writing—Make your very own journal and then try your hand at writing the colonial way. Did you know quill pens were often made from goose or turkey feathers and were used until the mid-1800s, when fountain pens began to be used? Join us on the lawn to create your own personal book/journal to take home and then, if you’d like, practice writing in it with a quill pen.
August 24: Colonial Architecture—How were houses built in Colonial times? Learn about the traditional Gin Pole technique for lifting logs into place while making a miniature replica of the 1740 Gray Cottage.
All activities are planned to take place on the lawn of the Moravian Historical Society. In the event of inclement weather, activities will take place inside the 1740 Gray Cottage. You can find additional details about the Free Summer Sunday series by visiting the Moravian Historical Society’s Website: moravianhistory.org/free-summer-sundays
The Moravian Historical Society’s Museum is open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and is located at 214 East Center Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1857, the Moravian Historical Society (MHS) preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians. MHS maintains the 1740–1743 Whitefield House and the 1740 Gray Cottage, the oldest surviving Moravian structure in North America. Recognized widely for its significant collection, the museum offers permanent and changing exhibitions and a store that features gifts, books, and handmade artisan items. |
