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Top 7 Things to do at Musikfest
August 5th, 2021 |
#1: Visit the Colonial Industrial Quarter
Commemorate your Musikfest experience with great souvenirs at our Pop-Up store! Peruse a curated selection of one-of-a-kind pieces from local artists and craftspeople. Purchase your Musikfest mug here and directly support 20 historic sites in Bethlehem! Enjoy iced coffee, lemonade, iced tea, and water to go!
Just across the way in the historic Springhouse we have a selection of kid’s activities to complete and take home with you! For just $5 kids can decorate their own t-shirt or tote bag, decorate a micro flower pot, and used repurposed materials to create their own recycled instruments.
#2: Browse the Lehigh Art Alliance exhibit
At the Lehigh Art Alliance Juried Exhibition, you’ll enjoy a variety of original two- and three-dimensional works of art from regional artists – available for purchase! Artist Elena Shackleton will be available for 20 minute pencil portraits from photos to benefit Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, and artists will be working on site.
Live music from Shaun Lally in the gallery on Friday, August 6th from 5-8pm.
#3: Learn about blacksmithing in colonial Bethlehem
What’s it like to be a blacksmith? What kind of work goes into making essential metal tools? Do certain metals require more skill than others?
Find out at the 1750 Smithy, where professional blacksmiths demonstrate how Moravians forged hooks, hinges and door handles.
#4: Go on a brewery walking tour
Guided tour of Bethlehem Brewing history answers questions like: How did people order beer during prohibition? What did John Adams drink when he visited Bethlehem? What are the connections between early brewing and the early Moravians?
#5: Go on the ‘Rise & Fall of Bethlehem Steel’ walking tour
Did you know that Bethlehem Steel was the second largest steel producer in the US and the largest shipbuilder in the world?
Did you also know that Bethlehem Steel played a large part in producing steel for some of America’s most prominent landmarks, like the Golden Gate Bridge?
Discover more on these fun and educational walking tours. Ticket required.
#6: Look around the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe
Stop by and learn about all of Historic Bethlehem’s activities and happenings during Musikfest and beyond! Purchase your Musikfest mug here and directly support 20 historic sites in Bethlehem! There’s even a wide assortment of goods made by local small businesses to browse. Enjoy iced coffee, lemonade, iced tea, and water to go!
#7: Stop by the 1810 Goundie House
Monday-Thursday, 10-5 PM | Friday-Sunday, 12 PM-8 PM
Visit this historic federal-style home and shop the Goundie House Market featuring Marche Maison.
On the second floor, explore an exhibit of artwork from painter Diane Hutchinson – and then purchase one of her paint-by-number kits from the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe!
The Goundie Garden Party, each Friday (8/6 & 8/13) from 4-10 PM, DJ ARM18 and Friends will host a 70s style garden party with record spinning, lounge area, and even breakdance performances. A great way to unwind and relax, right in the heart of bustling Main Street. Enjoy beverages from Xplorer Spirits (both nights), Cave Brewing (8/6), and McCall Collective Brewing (8/13).
Learn more about all of these offerings at HistoricBethlehem.org.
Gabriel Chlebove is a summer 2021 museum writing intern for Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. He is a recent graduate of Moravian University with his Bachelors in Biochemistry and can’t wait to get his piano tuned. His favorite pieces to play are composed by Beethoven.
