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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Holidays at the Moravian Historical Society! November 28th to January 5th
DESCRIPTION:  \nCelebrate the Holidays at the Moravian Historical Society! \n  \nContact: Susan Ellis\, Executive Director \nEmail: sellis@moravianhistory.org | Phone: 610-759-5070 | Web: www.moravianhistory.org \n  \nNazareth\, PA —The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to announce its 2024 holiday events. \nNovember 30\, 2024-January 5\, 2025\, 1:00–4:00 pm \nThe Morris Family putz \nThis year\, the Moravian Historical Society will feature the Morris Family putz in its holiday display. An elaborate miniature display that tells the Christmas story\, the putz is a Moravian tradition that reaches back into the eighteenth century. \n  \nThe Morris family putz began in the 1850s\, and continued in the family home in Bethlehem\, Pennsylvania until 1994\, when it was donated to the Moravian Historical Society. Originally\, the putz occupied most of the Morris dining room and was lit with beeswax candles. The collection includes hand-carved figurines from Germany that date to the mid-1800s. The unique feature of the Morris family putz is the inclusion of wild animals\, including giraffes\, bears\, wolves\, and lions into the Christmas story. The display will take place in the 1740 Gray Cottage from November 30 through January 5. \nFree tours offered daily at 1:45\, 2:45\, and 3:45 pm \n  \nNovember 30\, 10:00 am–4:00 pm \nDecember 1\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm \nSmall Business Saturday & Museum Store Sunday \nShop locally this holiday season! The Moravian Historical Society’s Museum Store carries a large selection of local artisan-made gifts\, ornaments\, books\, and jewelry. Shop Moravian stars\, advent calendars\, Nazareth souvenirs\, and more! Enjoy special discounts and extended hours on Small Business Saturday (November 30). The Museum Store is open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. \n \nSaturday\, December 14\, 10:00 am–3:00 pm \nChristmas in Nazareth \nThis town-wide celebration takes place at various locations in Nazareth. The Moravian Historical Society will feature FREE family-friendly activities including: an outdoor holiday market with local artisans and food trucks\, musical performances by Nazareth Area School District student ensembles\, and free Historic Nazareth Walking Tours. Visitors will also enjoy free admission to the Museum and The Morris Family Putz in the 1740 Gray Cottage! \nFree \n  \nDaily\, 1:00–4:00 pm \nGuided Museum tour \nEnjoy a guided tour of the Moravian Historical Society’s Museum and learn about the significant contributions Moravians made to music\, art\, education\, and culture in early America. The museum features an outstanding collection of objects related to early Pennsylvania history. \nAdmission: $8 | Students and Seniors: $6 | MHS Members and Children (Under 5): Free \nTickets available online (www.moravianhistory.org) or in person. \n  \nThe Moravian Historical Society will be closed December 24\, 25\, and 31\, 2024 and January 1\, 2025. \n  \nThe third oldest historical society in Pennsylvania\, the Moravian Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization that shares the fascinating Moravian contributions to worldwide culture through educational programs\, guided tours\, museum exhibits\, and public activities. \nDownload the press release \nLearn more about the Moravian Historical Society \n  \n  \nThe Moravian Historical Society is supported in part by the Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development with funds through the Hotel Tax Grant. \nThe Moravian Historical Society is a proud member of: \n  \nwww.moravianhistory.org\ninfo@moravianhistory.org 610.759.5070\nFacebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Linkedin\nMoravian Historical Society | 214 E Center Street | Nazareth\, PA 18064 US \nUnsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice
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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:DECEMBER 2024 EVENT CALENDAR: Activities & Holiday Events at 70+ Historic Sites in 9 Counties
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\nDECEMBER 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs we usher in this festive time of year\, our historic sites are at their most magical\, with partners bringing you a month of joyful events that evoke a spirit of community and our shared past. \nWe invite you to visit for holiday open houses and markets\, special exhibitions\, craft workshops\, and family traditions that offer moments of respite amidst the bustle of the season. Browse museum shops or consider giving a gift of membership to your favorite local history group. Each membership or donation is deeply appreciated and supports education and preservation initiatives. \nWe wish you and yours a wonderful holiday. Thank you for sharing history with us! \nDon’t see the full month’s event calendar? Scroll to the bottom of your email and click “View entire message.” \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\nALL MONTH LONG – INCLUDES HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1758 Sun Inn – Book a Private Dinner and Spirits Tasting at the \nSun Inn Museum \n564 Main Street\, Bethlehem \n$25 per person \nMore Info & Reservations \n1758 Sun Inn – Photos with Santa and Christmas Movie Screenings \nVarious dates and times \nSun Inn Courtyard\, 564 Main Street\, Bethlehem \nMore Info & Schedule \nAtlas Cement Company Memorial Museum \nPrivate and Group Tours (10 or more) and Field Trips are available. \n1401 Laubach Avenue\, Northampton \nCall 610-262-2576 or email through the website. \nMore Info \nEmmaus Historical Society \nOpen Saturdays\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. \n218 Main Street\, Emmaus \nFree admission \nMore Info \nHistoric Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Christmas Events & Activities \n*See the Events Calendar below for standalone events. \nBethlehem By Night Motorcoach Tour \nCentral Moravian Putz \nChristmas City Stroll \nHorse-Drawn Wagon Rides \nHorse-Drawn Carriage Rides \nSpirits of Christmas Pub Walking Tour \nTrees of Historic Bethlehem \nHorner’s Cemetery Historical Society – Tours in Celebration of 296 Years of Craig’s Settlement\, the oldest permanent settlement in the Lehigh Valley \nTours by appointment \n4965 Nor Bath Boulevard\, Northampton \nFree admission – donations welcome \nCall Peggy at 610-984-4532 to schedule a tour. \nKutztown Area Historical Society – Museum Open and Model Trains Running \nSundays\, 1-4 p.m. through January \nThe 1892 Public School building will be decorated for the holidays\, and tours will also be available. \n212 S. Whiteoak Street\, Kutztown \nFree admission \nMore Info \nLower Macungie Township Historical Society \nOpen Sundays from 1-4 p.m. (except holidays) \nCamp Olympic barn\, lower level\, 3120 South Cedar Crest Boulevard\, Emmaus \nMore Info \nLearn more about the Fries Rebellion Film Project & Screenings \nMoravian Historical Society – The Annual Putz Exhibition: Morris Family Putz \nNow through January 5\, 2025 \nTimed tours are available daily: 1:45\, 2:45\, and 3:45 pm. \n1740 Gray Cottage\, 214 E. Center Street\, Nazareth \nFree admission \nThe Moravian Historical Society is closed December 24\, 25\, 31\, 2024 and January 1\, 2025. \nMore Info & Tickets \nMoravian Historical Society – Guided Museum Tour \nDaily\, 1-4 p.m. \n214 E. Center Street\, Nazareth \nEnjoy a guided tour of the 1740-1743 Whitefield House Museum and learn about the significant contributions Moravians made to music\, art\, education\, and culture in early America. Our museum features an outstanding collection of objects related to early Pennsylvania history. \n$8 Adults | $6 Students and Seniors | Free MHS Members and Children (Under 5) \nMore Info \nPearl S. Buck House – Festival of Trees \nDaily Tours through January 5\, 2025 \nLocation: 520 Dublin Road\, Perkasie \nAdmission: $18 Adults | $15 Seniors (65+) | $10 Students \nMore Info & Register \nReading Railroad Heritage Museum – Nostalgic Christmas Trains \nWeekends through January 12\, 2025 \nSaturdays\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. \nSundays\, 12-4 p.m. \n500 South Third Street\, Hamburg \n$9 Adults | $8 Seniors | $3 Children 5-12 | Free Children under 5 \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 Road\, Washington Crossing \nPrices and times vary \nReservations and More Info\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nfrom Stories Are Made…Loop by Loop\, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center \n\nBerks History Center – The Art of Berks History \nIn partnership with Plein Air West Reading \nWednesdays-Saturdays\, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. \n940 Centre Ave\, Reading \n$7 Adults (Ages 18-64) | $5 Seniors | $4 Children (Ages 4-17) | Free Members and Children under 3 \nMore Info \nCoopersburg Historical Society – Leaders and Legends of Coopersburg \nNow through 2024 \nTown Hall\, 5 North Main Street\, Coopersburg \nFree admission\, donations welcome. By appointment \nEmail Coopersburghistory@gmail.com to schedule. \nMore Info \nHistoric Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Checking In? Bethlehem’s Alluring Accommodations \nNow through January 26\, 2025 \n“Check in” at the Moravian Museum\, 66 W. Church Street\, Bethlehem \nKemerer Museum of Decorative Arts\, 427 N. New Street\, Bethlehem \nFree Members | $20 Non-Members | $12 Child \nMore Info & Tickets \nHistoric Trappe – Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road \nExplore the evolution of Pennsylvania German Folk Art as settlers moved west. \nNow through August 2025 \nDewees Tavern\, 301 W. Main Street\, Trappe \nIncluded with $10 Museum Admission \nMore Info \nLafayette College Art Galleries – The New Carboniferous Age \nNow through December 6 \nWilliams Center for the Arts\, 317 Hamilton Street\, Easton \nFree admission \nMore Info \nLafayette College Art Galleries – Return to “The Land of Genuine Freedom” \nNow through December 6 \nWilliams Center for the Arts\, 317 Hamilton Street\, Easton \nFree admission \nMore Info \nMoravian Historical Society – Grounds for Meditation: Moravian Pleasure Gardens \nNow through February 16\, 2025 \nDaily 2-4 p.m. \n214 E. Center Street\, Nazareth \n$8 Adults | $6 Seniors and Students under 18 | Free Members and Children under 5 \nMore Info \nMoravian Historical Society – The Annual Putz Exhibition: Morris Family Putz \nNow through January 5\, 2025 \nTimed tours are available daily: 1:45\, 2:45\, and 3:45 pm. \n1740 Gray Cottage\, 214 E. Center Street\, Nazareth \nFree admission \nThe Moravian Historical Society is closed December 24\, 25\, 31\, 2024 and January 1\, 2025. \nMore Info & Tickets \nNational Canal Museum – Putting Down Routes: From Native Trails to Interstates \nNow through December 22 \n2750 Hugh Moore Park Road\, Easton \n$8 Adult | $7 Senior (65+) | $6 Child (3-15) | Free Members & Children under age 3 \nMore Info \nNational Museum of Industrial History – The Life & Legacy of Robert Sayre \nNow through January 1\, 2025 \n602 E. 2nd Street\, Bethlehem \n$15 Adults (18-64) | $12 Veterans\, Educators & Seniors (65+) | $10 Students & Youth (7-17) | Free Members and Children under 6 \nMore Info \nNational Museum of Industrial History – Unseen Signals: E. Howard Armstrong’s Radio Revolution \nNow through April 30\, 2025 \n602 E. 2nd Street\, Bethlehem \n$15 Adults (18-64) | $12 Veterans\, Educators & Seniors (65+) | $10 Students & Youth (7-17) | Free Members and Children under 6 \nMore Info \nPearl S. Buck House – Festival of Trees \nNow through January 5\, 2025 \nDaily Tours \nLocation: 520 Dublin Road\, Perkasie \nAdmission: $18 Adults | $15 Seniors (Ages 65+)| $10 Students \nMore Info & Register \nReading Railroad Heritage Museum – Nostalgic Christmas Trains \nWeekends through January 12\, 2025 \nSaturdays\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. \nSundays\, 12-4 p.m. \n500 South Third Street\, Hamburg \n$9 Adults | $8 Seniors | $3 Children 5-12 | Free Children under 5 \nMore Info \n  \nSchwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Stories Are Made…Loop by Loop \nNow through March 28\, 2025 \n105 Seminary Street\, Pennsburg \nFree admission \nMore Info \nSchwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center – Next Stop\, Pennsburg: A History of Model Trains \nNow through April 2025 \n105 Seminary Street\, Pennsburg \nFree admission \nMore Info \nSigal Museum – Warehouse Valley: A Changing Landscape \nNow through July 6\, 2025 \n342 Northampton Street\, Easton \n$10 Adults | $8 Seniors (55+)\, Students\, Teachers\, Active Military\, Children Ages 6+ | Free Members & Children under 5 \nMore Info \nSigal Museum – “I saw Easton the way it could be:” TIM HARE \nNow through July 1\, 2025 \n342 Northampton Street\, Easton \n$10 Adults | $8 Seniors (55+)\, Students\, Teachers\, Active Military\, Children Ages 6+ | Free Members & Children under 5 \nMore Info \nSlate Belt Heritage Center – 25 Years: The Slate Belt Heritage Center\, Then and Now \nNow through 2024 \nOpen Saturdays & Sundays from 12-3 p.m. \n30 N 1st Street\, Bangor \nMore Info\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHorse-Drawn Wagon Ride (NEW this year) with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistoric Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Historic Walking Tours \nFridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays \nEnjoy themed tours that explore Bethlehem’s past from early Moravian history to the rise and fall of Bethlehem Steel. \nHistoric Bethlehem Visitor Center\, 505 Main Street\, Bethlehem \nPrices & Departure Sites Vary \nTHIS MONTH’S TOURS: \nBethlehem By Night Motorcoach Tour \nCentral Moravian Putz \nChristmas City Stroll \nDiscovering Bethlehem: Interactive Museum Adventure for Kids \nHorse-Drawn Wagon Rides \nHorse-Drawn Carriage Rides \nPlayful Pathways: Family-Friendly Tour \nRise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel
URL:https://www.wjcs.org/event/december-2024-event-calendar-activities-holiday-events-at-70-historic-sites-in-9-counties/
LOCATION:Lehigh Valley Passport to History\, PA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lehigh Valley Passport to History":MAILTO:media@lvhistory.org
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