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July 26th, 2024 | In The News
Written by Dan Holzman for WAEB
After years of work, Bethlehem’s historic Moravian Church settlements have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city says the decision was made early today at the World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi, India. The Bethlehem site spans 10 acres and includes nine structures, four ruins and God’s Acre cemetery. Mayor William Reynolds says “The designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a profound testament to the unmatched historical and cultural significance of Bethlehem and the enduring legacy of the Moravian Church.” With the designation, Bethlehem becomes the 26th World Heritage Site in the United States. Other sites on the list in the United States include Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Virginia.
