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The Moravian Historical Society Invites You to: New Exhibition Opening: A Trio of America’s First Stringed Instruments
2023-02-03 08:00 - 2023-10-29 17:00 (America/New_York) | Moravian Historical Society, 214 E Center Street, Nazareth, PA, 18064, United States
Nazareth, PA—The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of a special exhibition, Heartstrings, John Antes: America’s First Luthier. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibition on Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 1 p.m–3 p.m.

Join us for a special exhibition of three American firsts—a violin (1759), cello (1763), and viola (1764)—all made by the Pennsylvania-born John Antes (1740-1811). Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating life of John Antes and discover how the trio of Antes instruments came to be reunited. The exhibition will explore how stringed instruments are made and the legacy of luthiery in the Lehigh Valley from Antes to C.F. Martin. Visitors can also hear recordings of chamber music composed by John Antes while viewing the trio.

As a luthier, John Antes made seven instruments, only two of which were thought to still exist—the Moravian Historical Society’s 1759 violin and the Lititz Historical Society’s 1764 viola. The Antes 1763 cello was recently discovered in an attic outside of Pittsburgh and bought at auction in 2018 by Thomas Riddle, a descendent of Antes. Now reunited for this special exhibition, the trio represents the oldest surviving American violin family instruments.

This exhibition is supported, in part, by the Riddle Family, descendants of the Antes Family; the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation; and the County of Northampton Hotel Tax Grant Program.

The museum is open daily from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. except major holidays. The exhibition will be on view from February 3 through October 29, 2023.

Founded in 1857, the Moravian Historical Society (MHS) preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians. Located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 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 is home to a permanent exhibition on Moravian history including historic keyboard and brass instruments.

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2023-02-25 10:00 - 2023-05-27 16:00 | Chapman Quarries UMC, 1433 Main Street (Chapman), Bath, PA, 18014, United States
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Lehigh Valley Passport to History April 2023 Events
2023-04-01 08:00 - 2023-04-30 17:00 | Lehigh Valley Passport to History, PA, United States
Upcoming Events
Explore the Past with Lehigh Valley Passport to History!

APRIL 2023

Spring is here, the sun is shining, and our Passport to History partners are offering a fresh new season of events! Some sites are opening their doors after a winter hiatus. Others are sharing new exhibitions, programs, lectures, and tours. Browse the listings below and discover everything from: open houses, barn tours, bus tours, and book clubs to live music, dance, film, arts, crafts, outdoor recreation, and more. Young or old, you’re sure to find a favorite way to get out and about this month.

ALL MONTH LONG

CALL FOR VENDORS

Moravian Historical Society – 44th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival Call for Vendors
We are seeking craft and food vendors for our June 3 Arts & Craft Fair. The event is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society (214 East Center Street, Nazareth, PA). This free family-friendly event features local artisans representing a wide variety of handmade items! Held on the lawn of the historic 1740-1743 Whitefield House, the free festival also features live music, children’s activities, great food, free parking, and walking tours of historic Nazareth. Vendors are invited to apply.

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The Knauss Homestead – 1st Annual Strawberry Festival
Call for Vendors
We are seeking a few more vendors for our June 3 Strawberry Festival. The event is 12-4 p.m. at The Knauss Homestead (152 E. Main Street, Emmaus, PA). This new Saturday Festival will feature local vendors displaying their arts, crafts, antiques, and more. We’ll have fantastic food, drinks, and activities for all, plus tour the landmark home built for one of the founders of Emmaus, Sebastian Knauss.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

Berks History Center – Exhibit: The Wyomissing Band – Celebrating 100 Years
Now through August 15
940 Centre Ave., Reading
Free admission
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Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Exhibition: From Marbles to Make-Believe: Let’s Play!
Now through April 30
Two sites: Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts (427 N. New Street, Bethlehem), The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem (66 W Church Street)
$12 Adults, $9 Children ages 4-17, Free Members & Children under 3
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Moravian Historical Society – Exhibition: Heartstrings – John Antes: America’s First Luthier
Now through October 29
214 E. Center St., Nazareth
$6 | Free for MHS members and Children under 5
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National Canal Museum – Exhibition: Coal Country Portraits
Weekends through December 17
2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd., Easton
Adults: $8, Seniors (65+): $7, Children (3-15): $6, Children (under 3): Free, D&L Members: Free
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National Museum of Industrial History – Exhibit: Robert Fulton: Industrious Revolutionary
Now through August 13
602 E 2nd St., Bethlehem
Included in regular museum admission (Children 6 and younger Free
Youth 7 to 17 $10, Students $10, Veterans/Educators/Seniors (65 and older) $12
Adults 18 to 64 $15)
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Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society – Exhibition: Easton Nights at the Sigal Museum
Now through May 28
Sigal Museum – 342 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042
$7 adults, $5 children
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Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Exhibition: J.F. Hartranft and the Schwenkfelder Experience in the Civil War
Now through May 15
105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg
Free admission
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Thursday, April 6

National Museum of Industrial History – S.T.E.A.M. into Spring Break Youth & Family Guided Tour
10-11 a.m.
602 E. 2nd Street, Bethlehem
Pre-registration required; $15 per person
More Info

Friday, April 7

National Museum of Industrial History – Youth Steam Engine Workshop and Demonstration
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
602 E. 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Pre-registration required; $50 per participant
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Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours
1-2:30 p.m., Other tours also available
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members
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Saturday, April 8

National Museum of Industrial History – Youth Metal Melting and Shaping Workshop
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
602 E. Second St., Bethlehem
$5 per Participant (does not include museum admission)
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Museum Meet & Greet at Bethlehem Area Public Library
12-2 p.m.
11 W. Church St., Bethlehem, Laros Room
More Info

Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society – Easton Historic District Walking Tour
2 p.m.
Sigal Museum – 342 Northampton St., Easton
Free for NCHHGS Members | $10 Non-Members
More Info & Register

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours
1-2:30 p.m., Other tours also available
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members
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Wednesday, April 12

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Brown Bag Lecture: Barnstorming through Eastern Pennsylvania by Jeff Marshall
12-1 p.m.
105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg
Free live and via Zoom; To register or to receive the Zoom link, call 215-679-3103 or email info@schwenkfelder.org
More Info

Friday, April 14

National Museum of Industrial History – S.T.E.A.M. into Spring Break Youth & Family Guided Tour
1-2 p.m.
602 E. 2nd Street, Bethlehem
Pre-registration required; $15 per person
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The Tileworks of Bucks County – Book Talk: Who are the Founders? with Neil King, Jr.
6 p.m.
130 E. Swamp Rd., Doylestown
Pre-registration required; free event
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Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours
1-2:30 p.m., Other tours also available
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members
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Saturday, April 15

Musconetcong Watershed Association – River Clean-Ups & BBQ Cook-Out
Beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Various locations
Pre-register and select your location
Volunteers invited to BBQ Cook-Out after the Clean-Up
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Washington Crossing Historic Park – Authors Congress
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitors Center, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing
Free event; Registration required
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National Canal Museum – STEAM into History
12-4:30 p.m.
2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd., Easton
Included in price of museum admission
More Info

Governor Wolf Historical Society – Open House & Museum Tours
1-3 p.m.
6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath
Free event
More Info

Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society – Easton Historic District Walking Tour
2 p.m.
Sigal Museum – 342 Northampton St., Easton
Free for NCHHGS Members | $10 Non-Members
More Info & Register

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours
1-2:30 p.m., Other tours also available
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members
More Info, Tickets

Sunday, April 16

National Museum of Industrial History – S.T.E.A.M. Adventures: Weaving & the Silk Industry
11 a.m.- 3p.m.
602 E. 2nd Street, Bethlehem
Free admission for youth 12 and under
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National Museum of Industrial History – Bethlehem Steel Locomotive Engineer Experience
11 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.
602 E. 2nd Street, Bethlehem
Pre-registration required; $30 per session (includes 1-2 participants)
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National Museum of Industrial History – Metal Melting for Kids
12-3 p.m.
602 E. 2nd Street, Bethlehem
Free admission for youth 12 and under
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Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society – Museum and a Movie: Water Flows Together
12-4 p.m.
Sigal Museum – 342 Northampton St., Easton
Free; multiple screenings
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Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Dance Like a Hartranft
2-3:30 p.m.
105 Seminary St., Pennsburg
Free
To register, call 215-679-3103 or email info@schwenkfelder.org
More Info

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours
1-2:30 p.m., Other tours also available
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members
More Info, Tickets

Monday, April 17

Washington Crossing Historic Park – April Book Club: Betsy Ross and the Making of America
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Virtual program
Free; pre-register to get the Zoom link
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Wednesday, April 19

Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania – Earth Day, Northampton Community College
3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem
Free
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Emmaus Historical Society – A Night of Stories and How to Tell Your Own, presented by storyteller Kathy Long
7-8:30 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Social Hall, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus
Free and open to the public
More Info

Thursday, April 20

Berks History Center – Bus Trip: Two Du Pont Properties
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
$140 Members | $150 Non-Members
To register: Contact Vicky Heffner, BHC Education Curator, at education@berkshistory.org or by calling 610-375-4375
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Berks History Center – PA German Scratch Egg Workshop
5-8 p.m.
940 Centre Ave., Reading
$30 Members | $35 Non-Members
Register by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
More Info

Friday, April 21

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours
1-2:30 p.m., Other tours also available
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members
More Info, Tickets

Saturday, April 22

Berks History Center – Catch-All Basket Workshop
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
940 Centre Ave., Reading
$45 Members | $55 Non-Members
Register by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
More Info

Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles – Live Blacksmithing
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
85 South Walnut Street, Boyertown
Members Free, Adults $10, Free Children 15 and under
More Info

Slate Belt Heritage Center – Exhibition Opening – Centuries of Service: A Salute to Slate Belt Service Clubs
12-3 p.m.
1907 Town Hall building, 30 N. First Street, Bangor
More Info (Click for press release)

Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society – Easton Historic District Walking Tour
2 p.m.
Sigal Museum – 342 Northampton St., Easton
Free for NCHHGS Members | $10 Non-Members
More Info & Register

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours
1-2:30 p.m., Other tours also available
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members
More Info, Tickets

Sunday, April 23

Kutztown Area Historical Society – Dairy Farming: Changes and Challenges Through the Years
1 p.m.
211 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown
Free program
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Moravian Historical Society – Music in the Museum with SATORI
2-4 p.m.
214 E. Center St., Nazareth
Free for Members | $10 Non-Members
More Info & Purchase Tickets

Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania – Keepers of the Way: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion – Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival
5-7 p.m.
Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe
More Info, Purchase Tickets

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours
1-2:30 p.m., Other tours also available
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members
More Info, Tickets

Monday, April 24

Forks Township Historical Society – Book Talk – George Washington: My Dear Grandpapa with Jeffrey Finegan, Sr.
7-9 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton
Free program
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Leesport Area Historical Society – Business Meeting & Show and Tell
7-8:30 p.m.
Bethany E.C. Church, 308 Main Street, Leesport
Free program
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Tuesday, April 25

Berks History Center – The Wyomissing Band Concert and Lecture
7-9 p.m.
940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA
Free program; Registration required, seating limited
Please call 610-375-4375 Wednesday – Saturday, 9 a.m to 3 p.m., to register.
More Info

Thursday, April 27

National Museum of Industrial History – Lecture: Bethlehem Steel and the Lincoln Tunnel
6-7 p.m.
602 E. 2nd Street, Bethlehem
Free for Members | $5 Non-Members
More Info, Purchase Tickets

Friday, April 28

Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society – Arts Community of Easton (ACE) Small Works Opening Reception
6-8 p.m.
Sigal Museum – 342 Northampton St., Easton
Free event
More Info

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours
1-2:30 p.m., Other tours also available
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members
More Info, Tickets

Saturday, April 29

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Plush Embroidery Workshop
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
105 Seminary St., Pennsburg
$60; registration required
Register online or call 215-679-3103
More Info & Register

Berks History Center – Printmaking Workshop
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA
$40 Members | $45 Non-Members; Registration required
Please call 610-375-4375 Wednesday – Saturday, 9 a.m to 3 p.m., to register.
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Coopersburg Historical Society – Old Historic Barns of Eastern Pennsylvania & Hex Signs, Symbols, and Marks on Barn Interiors
1-3 p.m.
Town Hall, 5 North Main Street, Coopersburg; Free parking on State Street side of the building
Free program; Donations welcome
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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm – Workshop: Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer
1-4 p.m.
347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg
$35 | Members receive 15% discount with code; Registration required
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Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society – Easton Historic District Walking Tour
2 p.m.
Sigal Museum – 342 Northampton St., Easton
Free for NCHHGS Members | $10 Non-Members
More Info & Register

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours
1-2:30 p.m., Other tours also available
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members
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Sunday, April 30

Historic Easton Cemetery – Green Traill 5K Run/Walk
9-11:30 a.m.
401 N. 7th St., Easton
$35; Registration required; Rain or Shine
More Info, Register

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Book Talk: The Lincoln Assassination Conspirators
2-3:30 p.m.
105 Seminary St., Pennsburg
$10; Registration required (live and virtual program)
More Info & Register

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours
1-2:30 p.m., Other tours also available
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem
$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members
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