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SUMMARY:The Moravian Historical Society Invites You to: New Exhibition Opening: A Trio of America’s First Stringed Instruments
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nJoin 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nFounded 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.
URL:https://www.wjcs.org/event/the-moravian-historical-society-invites-you-to-new-exhibition-opening-a-trio-of-americas-first-stringed-instruments/
LOCATION:Moravian Historical Society\, 214 E Center Street\, Nazareth\, PA\, 18064\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Moravian Historical Society":MAILTO:info@moravianhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Daniel Boone Homestead Press Releases - Paws on the Path – Dog Walk at the Daniel Boone Homestead -History Hike at the Daniel Boone Homestead - Fall Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Boone Homestead\n400 Daniel Boone Road\nBirdsboro\, PA 19508 \nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Machik\n(610) 582-4900 thedanielboonehomestead@gmail.com\nJuly 31\, 2023 \nPaws on the Path – Dog Walk at the Daniel Boone Homestead\n3\nrd Sunday of the Month Running August-December\, 2023 • 9:15am \nThe Daniel Boone Homestead Associates invite you to join us for our first annual Paws on the Path Monthly\nDog Walk. Beginning August 20 and occurring monthly on the 3rd Sunday of the month\, come explore the \nHomestead with your furry friend. There is no fee for this program. All dogs must be on a leash and well-\nbehaved around other dogs. Walkers without dogs are welcome as well. The program is run by The Daniel \nBoone Homestead Associates.\nThe Daniel Boone Homestead is the birthplace of the famed frontiersman\, born in 1734. The Boone House\,\nconstructed in three stages throughout the eighteenth century\, is a 10-room stone structure fully furnished to the\nperiod and situated on 579 acres of rolling countryside. The Daniel Boone Homestead is located halfway\nbetween Reading and Pottstown\, one mile north of Rt. 422 near Baumstown. The Homestead is owned by the\nPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission\, and daily historic operations are run by the Daniel Boone\nHomestead Associates\, a local\, nonprofit organization. If you would like more information or would like to\nmake a donation\, please contact the Daniel Boone Homestead at 610-582-4900. \nHistory Hike at the Daniel Boone Homestead\nSaturday\, August 12\, 2023 • 10:00am \nThe Daniel Boone Homestead Associates invite you to join us for our History Hike as we explore the\nhistory of the Daniel Boone Homestead and its historic and cultural landscapes. Please wear sturdy walking\nshoes and bring water. There is no fee for this program. Friendly dogs are welcome to join on the hike and must\nbe kept on a leash at all times. Animals are not permitted in the historic buildings. The program is run by The\nDaniel Boone Homestead Associates.\nThe Daniel Boone Homestead is the birthplace of the famed frontiersman\, born in 1734. The Boone House\,\nconstructed in three stages throughout the eighteenth century\, is a 10-room stone structure fully furnished to the\nperiod and situated on 579 acres of rolling countryside. The Daniel Boone Homestead is located halfway\nbetween Reading and Pottstown\, one mile north of Rt. 422 near Baumstown. The Homestead is owned by the\nPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission\, and daily historic operations are run by the Daniel Boone\nHomestead Associates\, a local\, nonprofit organization. If you would like more information or would like to\nmake a donation\, please contact the Daniel Boone Homestead at 610-582-4900. \nFall Lecture Series \nSunday\, September 10 & November 12\, 2023 • 2:00pm \nThe Daniel Boone Homestead Associates are thrilled to bring back the Fall Lecture Series to the Homestead\nthis year. We invite you to join historians and scholars at the Homestead as they share their knowledge with the\nlocal public. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn more about life in the past.\n“The 1777 Philadelphia Campaign” September 10\, 2023 \nJoin historian and author Michael Harris as he explores the history of the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign.\nBritish commander William Howe believed capturing the colonial capital of Philadelphia in 1777 would end the\nAmerican Revolution. Brandywine\, Paoli\, Germantown\, Fort Mercer\, Fort Mifflin\, and Whitemarsh all saw\nfighting during the campaign. Beginning in northern New Jersey\, the campaign did not end until George\nWashington’s army entered Valley Forge in December.\nMichael C. Harris is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington and the American Military\nUniversity. He has worked for the National Park Service in Fredericksburg\, Virginia\, Fort Mott State Park in\nNew Jersey\, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission at Brandywine Battlefield. He has\nconducted tours and staff rides of many east coast battlefields. Michael is certified in secondary education and\ncurrently teaches in the Philadelphia region. His first book\, Brandywine\, was awarded The American\nRevolution Round Table of Richmond book award in 2014. \n“Eighteenth-Century Medicine” November 12\, 2023 \nPaul Trainor will present an enlightening lecture and show and tell on colonial medicine and the traveling\napothecary. He will also discuss the important role of the military surgeon during the colonial and early\nAmerican periods. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn more about medicine and doctors in the\neighteenth century!\nMr. Trainor is a retired attorney and currently a part-time college professor. He graduated from the New\nEngland School of Law and the University of Massachusetts\, where he minored in History. Paul spends a lot of\nhis free time presenting living history programs focusing on life in early Pennsylvania and eighteenth-century\nmedical care.\nAdmission for the lectures is a $2/person suggested donation. Please no pets and no smoking. The lectures\nwill take place in the DeTurk Education Center and are run by The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates.\nThe Daniel Boone Homestead is the birthplace of the famed frontiersman\, born in 1734. The Boone House\,\nconstructed in three stages throughout the eighteenth century\, is a 10-room stone structure fully furnished to the\nperiod and situated on 579 acres of rolling countryside. The Daniel Boone Homestead is located halfway\nbetween Reading and Pottstown\, one mile north of Rt. 422 near Baumstown. The Homestead is owned by the\nPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission\, and daily historic operations are run by the Daniel Boone\nHomestead Associates\, a local\, nonprofit organization. If you would like more information or would like to\nmake a donation\, please contact the Daniel Boone Homestead at 610-582-4900.
URL:https://www.wjcs.org/event/daniel-boone-homestead-press-releases-paws-on-the-path-dog-walk-at-the-daniel-boone-homestead-history-hike-at-the-daniel-boone-homestead-fall-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Daniel Boone Homestead\, 400 Daniel Boone Road\, Birdsboro\, PA\, 19508\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Daniel Boone Homestead":MAILTO:thedanielboonehomestead@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:SEPTEMBER 2023 EVENT CALENDAR: Lehigh Valley Passport to History
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Events \nExplore the Past with Passport to History Partner Sites\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEPTEMBER 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer is winding down\, but Passport to History partner sites are hosting another exciting month of events! \nLocal educators are invited to our annual Teachers’ Night Out\, hosted by the National Museum of Industrial History. Enjoy Apple Days and Harvest Fests; Steel Weekend and Coal Miners’ Heritage celebrations; Duryea Day\, Cornhole tournaments\, and a Revolutionary War Weekend. Head out to Quiet Valley’s Barn Dance\, Leesport Community Days\, Emmaus Heritage Festival\, Bucks County historic house tours\, National Canal Museum’s Pirate Day (!)\, and more. \nFall gala season is also here. Treat yourself to a great night out and raise funds for some of your favorite organizations with cocktail parties\, wine auctions\, award dinners\, and member receptions. Partners also plan a vibrant series of talks\, workshops\, special exhibitions\, live music events\, book clubs\, and family programs this month. \nAnd be sure to check out the Walking Tour section below for a variety of tours\, including new tales of historical hauntings\, true crime\, and misadventure…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFEATURE EVENT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarn continuing education credits (Act 48 Eligible Professional Development)\, view presentations and hands-on demonstrations\, and browse resources from partner sites. \nWhether you are looking for future field trip sites\, standards-based curriculum and lesson plans\, or classroom programming\, you will find a wealth of information and connections. \nEnjoy an evening of light refreshments and history with some of your favorite local cultural organizations! \nHosted by: \nNational Museum of Industrial History \n602 E. 2nd Street\, Bethlehem\, PA 18015 \nDate: Thursday\, September 21 \nTime: 4:30-7:00 p.m. \nTickets: $18 per person. Pre-registration encouraged. \nMore Information & Participating Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nALL MONTH LONG \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmmaus Historical Society \nOpen Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \n218 Main Street\, Emmaus\, PA \nMore Info \nHorner’s Cemetery Historical Society – Tours in Celebration of 295 Years of Craig’s Settlement\, the oldest permanent settlement in the Lehigh Valley \nTours by appointment \n4965 Nor Bath Boulevard\, Northampton\, PA \nFree \nCall Peggy at 610-984-4532 to schedule. \nQuiet Valley Living Historical Farm – Summer Season Historic Farm Tours \nTuesdays-Saturdays\, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m \nNow through September 4 \n347 Quiet Valley Road\, Stroudsburg\, PA \n$15 Adults |$8 Children (Ages 3-12) | Free Ages 2 and under \nMore Info \nWashington Crossing Historic Park Tours \nCrossing the Delaware\, Thompson-Neely Grist Mill\, and Bowman’s Hill Tower and Wildflower Preserve Tours \n1112 River Rd.\, Washington Crossing\, PA \nPrices and times vary \nReservations and More Info. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITIONS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBerks History Center – Exhibit: A Snapshot in TIme: Phase II \nNow through fall 2023 \n940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA \nFree admission \nMore Info \nBoyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles – Exhibition: Where We’re Going\, We Don’t Need Roads: A Back to the Future Tribute \nNow through September 3 \n85 South Walnut Street\, Boyertown\, PA \n$10 Adults | $9 Seniors (60+) or AAA | Free Children under 15 and Members \nMore Info \nCoopersburg Historical Society – Exhibition: Leaders and Legends of Coopersburg \nNow through 2024 \nTown Hall\, 5 North Main Street\, Coopersburg\, PA \nFree admission\, donations welcome. By appointment. \nEmail Coopersburghistory@gmail.com to schedule. \nMore Info \nHistoric Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Exhibition: Unspun: Stories of Silk \nNow through January 28\, 2024 \nPresented at the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem (66 W. Church Street)\, the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts (427 N. New Street\, Bethlehem)\, and the National Museum of Industrial History (602 E 2nd Street\, Bethlehem) \nCombination ticket to access all three sites: \n$30 for Adults | $22 for Children (7-18) | Children (6 and under) are free. HBMS members and NMIH members get into all sites free for the duration of the exhibition. \nMore Info & Tickets \nMoravian Historical Society – Exhibition: Heartstrings – John Antes: America’s First Luthier \nNow through October 29 \n214 E. Center Street\, Nazareth\, PA \n$6 | Free for MHS members and Children under 5 \nMore Info \nNational Canal Museum – Exhibition: Coal Country Portraits \nWeekends through December 17 \n2750 Hugh Moore Park Road\, Easton\, PA \n$8 Adults | $7 Seniors (65+) | $6 Children (3-15) | Free Children (under 3)\, D&L Members \nMore Info \n  \n  \nNational Museum of Industrial History – Exhibit: Unspun: Stories of Silk \nNow through January 28\, 2024 \n602 E 2nd Street\, Bethlehem\, PA \nIncluded in regular museum admission. Children 6 and younger Free | \nYouth 7 to 17 $10 | Students $10 | Veterans/Educators/Seniors (65 and older) $12 | Adults 18 to 64 $15 \nSee Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites above for Unspun: Stories of Silk combination pass \nNorthampton County Historical and Genealogical Society – Exhibition: Forged by Fire: The Heroism\, Honor\, and History of Firefighting \nOpen September 21 through July 7\, 2024 \nSigal Museum\, 342 Northampton Street\, Easton\, PA \n$10 Adults | $8 Seniors (55+)\, Children 6+\, Teachers\, Students\, and Active Military |Free Members\, Children 5 and under \nMore Info \n  \nSchwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Exhibition: A Culinary Journey from Germany to Pennsylvania \nNow through May 10\, 2024 \n105 Seminary Street\, Pennsburg\, PA \nFree admission \nMore Info \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHISTORIC WALKING TOURS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1758 Sun Inn – Ghost Tours & Spirit Tasting \nSundays from September 3 – November 5 \n$25 Adults \n564 Main St.\, Bethlehem\, PA \nMore Info & Tickets \nHistoric Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Old Bethlehem Walking Tours \n1-2:30 p.m.\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays; other tours also available \nHistoric Bethlehem Visitor Center\, 505 Main Street\, Bethlehem \n$10/$6 Adult & Child Members | $15/$9 Adult & Child Non-Members \nMore Info\, Tickets \nMoravian Historical Society – Historic Nazareth Walking Tours \n4:00 p.m.\, June 10\, and every second Saturday of the month \n214 East Center Street\, Nazareth\, PA \nFree for Members and Children under 5 | $10 Non-Members \nTickets & Info \nNorthampton County Historical & Genealogical Society – \nEaston Historic District Walking Tours \n2 p.m.\, Saturdays \nSigal Museum\, 342 Northampton Street\, Easton\, PA \nPre-registration is required. \nFree for NCHGS Members | $10 Non-Members \nMore Info & Register  \nEerie Easton Walking Tours \nMultiple Time Slots\, Fridays\, Saturdays & Sundays \nSeptember 15 – October 29 \nSigal Museum\, 342 Northampton Street\, Easton\, PA \nPre-registration is required. \n$15 Adults \n*Tour is not recommended for children under 12. \nMore Info & Register  \nFrom Spirits to Speakeasies: Easton\, PA During Prohibition Walking Tours \nFourth Fridays\, 6 p.m.; private tours available \nSeptember – December \nSigal Museum\, 342 Northampton Street\, Easton\, PA \nPre-registration is required. \n$20 Adults (two-hour tour) \n*Tour is not recommended for children under 12. \nMore Info & Register  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Calendar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuiet Valley Living Historical Farm – Barn Dance \n5:30-8:30 p.m. \n347 Quiet Valley Road\, Stroudsburg \n$10 admission (ages 3 & up). $12 Picnic Box Dinner add-on \nMore Info & Tickets \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles – 57th Annual Duryea Day \nAntique & Classic Car and Truck Show + Flea Market \n9 a.m.-3 p.m. \nBoyertown Community Park\, 417 S Madison Street\, Boyertown \n$10 Adults | Free for Children ages 15 and under \nMore Info \nHistoric Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Saturdays at Burnside Plantation: \nColonial Farming\, Tours\, Crafts\, and Garden \n10 a.m.-12 p.m. \nBurnside Plantation\, 1461 Schoenersville Rd\, Bethlehem \nFree admission \nMore Info \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Canal Museum – Hugh Moore Park History Walk: Iron & Industry \n1-2 p.m. \n2750 Hugh Moore Park Road\, Easton \nFree. Registration required \nMore Info & Register \nNo. 9 Coal Mine & Museum – 16th Annual Coal Miners’ Heritage Festival & Picnic \n10 a.m.-5 p.m. \n9 W. Dock St.\, Lansford \nMore Info \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 8 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeesport Area Historical Society – 15th Annual Community Days \n5-10 p.m. \nWashington Road\, Leesport \nMore Info \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 9 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBerks History Center – Frontier Forts of the Blue Mountains \n10 a.m. \n940 Centre Avenue\, Reading \n$5 Members | $8 Non-members \nMore Info \nHorner’s Cemetery – 295th Anniversary Festival & Tours \nsponsored by Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society \n1-4 p.m. (Tours at 1:00\, 2:00\, and 3:00) \nRain Date: September 10 \n4965 Nor Bath Boulevard\, Northampton \nFree admission. Donations welcome. \nMore Info – See Passport to History Partner Event Spotlight below \nLeesport Area Historical Society – 15th Community Days & Fireworks \n4-9 p.m. \nWashington Road\, Leesport \nMore Info \n  \nNorthampton County Historical & Genealogical Society – \nLehigh Valley Wine Auction \n6-9 p.m. \nTickets from $100 \nRegistration Required \nMore Info & Tickets \nNorthampton County Historical & Genealogical Society – \nSecond Saturdays at the 1753 Bachmann Publick House: Tours + Colonial Embroidery & Needlework \n9 a.m.-2 p.m. \n169 Northampton St.\, Easton \nFree; donations welcome \nMore Info \nWhitehall Historical Preservation Society – Fall Flea Market \n8 a.m.-1 p.m. \n506 Mickley and Lehnert Rd.\, Whitehall \nFree to attend. $15 to reserve a space/table\, $20 to set up day of event \nMore Info (Scroll down to date/event and click “Show More”) \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 10 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAtlas Cement Company Memorial Museum – Open House \n1-3 p.m. \n1401 Laubach Ave.\, Northampton \nFree \nMore Info (Scroll down to the date and event\, click “Show More”) \nDaniel Boone Homestead Fall Lecture Series – \nThe 1777 Philadelphia Campaign \n2-3 p.m. \n400 Daniel Boone Rd.\, Birdsboro \n$2 suggested donation \nMore Info & Registration \nNational Museum of Industrial History – Corliss Comes Alive! \n11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. \n602 E. 2nd Street\, Bethlehem \nIncluded in museum admission \nMore Info \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 13 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Brown Bag Lecture \nThe Story of Corn: Its Origin\, Cultivation\, and Use \n12-1 p.m. \n105 Seminary Street\, Pennsburg \nFree program – in-person & virtual \nTo register or to receive the link\, call 215-679-3
URL:https://www.wjcs.org/event/september-2023-event-calendar-lehigh-valley-passport-to-history/
LOCATION:Lehigh Valley Passport to History\, PA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lehigh Valley Passport to History":MAILTO:media@lvhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Forged by Fire: The Heroism\, Honor\, and History of Firefighting Exhibition - Opening at Sigal Museum on Thursday\, September 21
DESCRIPTION:Media Contacts: \nSarah White\, Community Engagement Coordinator \nsarah@northamptonctymuseum.org \nMegan van Ravenswaay\, Executive Director \nmegan@northamptonctymuseum.org \n610-253-1222 \nwww.sigalmuseum.org \nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: \nFORGED BY FIRE: THE HEROISM\, HONOR\, AND HISTORY OF FIREFIGHTING \nNEW EXHIBITION AT THE SIGAL MUSEUM \nSeptember 21\, 2023 – July 7\, 2024 \n  \nEASTON\, PA (September 12\, 2023) – Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society explores the history of firefighting in Northampton County with its upcoming exhibition\, Forged by Fire: the Heroism\, Honor\, and History of Firefighting\, opening September 21 at the Sigal Museum\, in Easton. \n“This exhibition is more than hoses or fire trucks\,” notes Curator of Exhibitions Tim Betz. “It’s about firefighters from the 18th century to the present\, and the ways that communities worked to ensure that their towns and people were protected from fire. Visitors will learn about how fire companies developed\, heroes past and present\, the technology needed to keep communities safe\, and some helpful fire animals. Even if you think you know the story of firefighting\, there will be something here to surprise you.” \nThe exhibition traces the roots of local fire prevention back to William Penn and the Great Fire of London in 1666\, highlighting Colonial Era town planning\, Moravian technological innovations for moving water\, the bucket brigade\, the horse-drawn steamer engine\, and the formation of volunteer firefighting companies. The 19th century brought the advent of Gamewell Fire Alarm call boxes and Victorian parade culture with colorful banners\, uniforms\, and commemorative objects. Today\, firefighting has evolved with modern protective gear and tactics\, including the use of drones and thermal imaging that allows firefighters to see through smoke. \nVisitors will have the chance to explore this rich history as well as personal stories and objects. According to Monica Bugbee\, Curator of Collections\, “Many objects in this exhibition have never been on display\, and we are very excited to give them a moment to shine in public view. We’re also delighted to be presenting pieces on loan from community fire companies and local collectors.” \nGuests will see Easton’s first pumper truck (1797)\, learn about the importance of making wood pipes in the 1740s\, and use a drill to make one. View firefighting tools from history\, and visit an interactive display to try on real firefighter gear. Find out what it’s like to be a firefighter today\, and how the profession has changed over the years. \n“The majority of firefighters believe this lifestyle is a calling\, and the greatest job in the world\,” affirms former Easton Fire Chief John Bast\, an advisor to the exhibition. “We are always there to help\, even as a last resort.” \nNCHGS Executive Director Megan van Ravenswaay invites the public to visit the museum and\, “remember the firefighters who have served and continue to serve in Northampton County’s fire companies\, then and now. We are so pleased to create an exhibition that pays tribute to their bravery and dedication.” \nForged by Fire opens to the public on Thursday\, September 21\, with a private Members’ Reception from 4:00-6:00 p.m. \nSigal Museum hours: \nThursday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. \nSunday: 12:00-4:00 p.m. \nwww.sigalmuseum.org \n610-253-1222 \nThis exhibition is generously sponsored by the County of Northampton. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBethlehem Fire Northside\, Main Street\, circa 1940s \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEaston’s first pumper truck\, 1797 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParade Hat\, Franklin Fire Co.\, Easton \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFire Brigade Bucket\, Colonial Era\, by Peter Keiper and Co. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColumbia Fire Co.\, circa 1900\, Easton \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoseto Fire Co. Helmet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCraft Rug Mills Fire \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFire Dog
URL:https://www.wjcs.org/event/forged-by-fire-the-heroism-honor-and-history-of-firefighting-exhibition-opening-at-sigal-museum-on-thursday-september-21/
LOCATION:Sigal Museum\, 342 Northampton Street\, Easton\, PA\, 18042\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival Overview - Celtic Cultural Alliance Announces The 36th Annual Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bethlehem\, PA – September 12\, 2023 – The Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) is excited to announce the return of the Celtic Classic happening September 22nd – 24th.  Celtic Classic is the largest free Celtic festival in North America!  Five stages of world-renowned Celtic entertainers will fill downtown Bethlehem with the sounds of tin whistles\, fiddles and of course bagpipes! \nThere are many new names this year coming from Isle of Man\, Scotland\, Ireland and Texas.  Being introduced for the first time will be: Mec Lir (Isle of Man)\, On the Lash (Ireland)\, Heron Valley (Scotland) and Jiggernaut (Texas).  These bands range from traditional to Celtic rock and fusion.  They will keep toes tapping and inspire a jig or two.  Local favorites Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyck return with their Celtic repertoire along with Piper’s Request and Blackwater. Tempest makes a grand return bringing a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock\, fusing Irish reels\, Scottish ballads and Norwegian influences with other world music. \nThe U.S. National Highland Games Championship will see the top pro highland athletes in the country competing for the title of National Champion.  John Van Beuren returns to defend his title. \nThe event kicks off Friday with Haggis Bowl 2023 taking place on Highland Field at 5:30 to see who can eat a pound of haggis the fastest. \nThe Showing of the Tartan Parade will be one of the largest ever.  The parade steps off from City Hall at 11:30am on Saturday\, 09/23.  Nine competing pipe bands will participate along with the U.S. Naval Academy Pipe Band\, Scottish clans\, Freedom and Liberty High School marching bands.  The Grade 4 pipe band competition will take place on Saturday beginning at 1:30pm.  This will be one of the largest Grade 4 competitions of the season with bands from as far away as Tennessee participating.  Grade 3 will compete on Sunday at 12:00. \nCeltic Heritage Hollow located in the Colonial Industrial Quarter has loads of activities for children\, 15 Scottish clans will be present to share historical and genealogical information and Heritage Stage will have interesting lectures such as Irish Keening by Annie Wilson\, Welsh Miners & Engineers in 19th century PA\nLecture by Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and Highland Wear by USA Kilts.  O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance will hold an interactive demonstration and don’t miss Freedom High School’s Celtic Ensemble. \nThere will be food galore ranging from haggis\, bridies\, bangers & mash to poutine and crab cakes!  Save to time peruse the 50 Celtic merchants with goods from all seven Celtic nations like apparel\, jewelry\, décor and more. \nThe 36th Annual Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival runs from Friday\, September 22nd through Sunday\, September 24th\, 2023\, in Historic Downtown Bethlehem.  For up-to-the-minute information and updates\, follow Celtic Classic on Facebook\, Twitter and Instagram (@CelticClassic). \n\nFor more information on the Celtic Classic\, directions\, volunteering opportunities\, the weekend’s schedule\, and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events\, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org. \n\nFind Us On Facebook\, Twitter and Instagram at @CelticClassic
URL:https://www.wjcs.org/event/celtic-classic-highland-games-festival-overview-celtic-cultural-alliance-announces-the-36th-annual-celtic-classic-highland-games-festival/
LOCATION:Historic Bethlehem PA\, 74 W Broad Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:mmulligan@celticfest.org
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SUMMARY:Phillipsburg Railroad Festival Celebrating 171 Years Since the Railroad Came to Town! Saturday\, September 23rd From 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:EVENT PRESS RELEASE\nContact Information:\nPhillipsburg Railroad Festival\nwww.phillipsburgrailroadfest.com\nAaron D. Coleman\n732-677-6027\nphillipsburgnjrailroad@gmail.com \nRelease Date:\nImmediately \nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nPhillipsburg\, N.J. Railroad Festival!\nCelebrating 171 Years Since Rail Came to Town \nPhillipsburg\, N.J.- Platinum Star Cleaning and Kays Electric will present the second\nannual Phillipsburg N.J. Railroad Festival\, celebrating 171 years of railroad with music\,\nfood\, vendors\, and three walkable areas of railroad fun on Saturday\, September 23\,\n2023\, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nThe first railroad to arrive in Phillipsburg was the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)\,\nwhich opened on July 2\, 1852. Phillipsburg was once a major transportation hub\, home\nto five major railroads with round houses and turntables as well as the Morris Canal.\nEvent presenter Aaron D. Coleman\, who lives in Phillipsburg and owns\nPhillipsburg-based Platinum Star Cleaning said “With the overwhelming success of last\nyear’s festival with over 3000 attendees\, he saw the importance to continue the annual\nfestival for Town of Phillipsburg and the surrounding community” Coleman said: “I feel\nit’s important for businesses to give back to the community. “This year Kays Electric\npartnered with Platinum Star Cleaning to present the second annual event” Mr.\nColeman also announced this year’s “All Aboard” sponsor is Phillipsburg’s IRON\nSTRONG since 1871 McWane Ductile\nMayor Todd Tersigni said “This amazing railroad festival is back again this year in rich\ntradition. We expect this year to be another record breaking year in attendance\, bringing\nour community together\, as well as visitors to enjoy many years to come. As Mayor\, I’m\nso excited and look forward to seeing everyone Saturday.”
URL:https://www.wjcs.org/event/phillipsburg-railroad-festival-celebrating-171-years-since-the-railroad-came-to-town-saturday-september-23rd-from-1100-am-to-500-pm/
LOCATION:Phillipsburg New Jersey\, Phillipsburg\, NJ\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Phillipsburg Railroad Festival":MAILTO:info@platinumstarservices.com
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