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All About Dad
June 18th, 2020 |
We’ve been so excited about the Rooms to View Virtual Outdoor Room & Garden Tour and the reopening of the Main Street Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe and Museum Store that Father’s Day almost slipped right past us! Never fear – we’ve got you covered with gifts any dad will love, many made right here in Pennsylvania. And with ways to shop (in-person and online with curbside or in-store pickup) you have the freedom buy now or panic shop on the 21st.
Help dad learn more about our city’s fascinating history! Photos left and center by Littlewing Studio
For the History Buff
Is it just me, or do dads get really into history around middle age? Gift him some knowledge with a Bethlehem History crash course. Into more recent time periods? He can rep a Bethlehem Steel t-shirt or hoodie while reading about the revitalization of the Rust Belt. Booklets $3 each, $10 for the set of 4; Bethlehem Steel t-shirts, $16-$24.99, various sizes and styles; “Stronger Than Steel” by Jeffrey A. Parks, $19.50
For the Stylish Dad
While “dad style” might be an internet meme, we know that not all fathers are completely clueless when it comes to fashion. Help dad top off his fresh ‘fit with a one-of-a-kind hand-painted hat, by Lehigh Valley apparel artist Chris Colon. Wearable art, $50
For the Dad on the Go
He’s constantly out and about: at the garden center, on the golf course, hiking. He can’t be weighed down by his daily necessities! Help dad lighten the load with a leather snap wallet to carry only the essential cards, or a hand sanitizer keychain (with travel bottle of Purell!). Snap wallet, $40; hand sanitizer holder, $35
For the Dad Who Doesn’t Want Physical Gifts
So he doesn’t want any more stuff – give him the experience of membership with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites instead! He’ll get free admission to our sites for one calendar year from our reopening date, invites to exclusive members-only tours and events, early access and discounted tickets to special events and programs, a 10% discount in our museum stores, and the satisfaction that he’s helping preserve Bethlehem’s history for generations to come. Memberships start at $50 for individuals
Alecia Caballero is the programming & event venues coordinator at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Her dad specifically requested blueberry scones, so she’ll be spending her weekend baking. You can contact her at acaballero@historicbethlehem.org with suggestions for other dad-approved merchandise that you would like to see in the store.
