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Historic Bethlehem Museum & Sites announces $7.25M fundraising effort
January 23rd, 2025 | In The News
Reported on by Jessica Heisey and Michelle Wolf
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) says it is underway with a $7.25 million campaign to support tourism and historic restorations.
To date, the nonprofit states it has raised $6.25 million toward its goal.
HBMS says this is part of its ‘Taking the World Stage campaign’.
HBMS says it is funding ‘essential infrastructure and capital improvements’ at the historic properties under HBMS’ care.
According to HBMS, this will be including the 1741 Gemeinhaus, the oldest building in Bethlehem; 1744 Single Sisters’ House, 1761 Tannery and 1762 Waterworks, all part of the Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage site.
They state that the campaign is also funding HBMS’ Heritage Fund, an endowment fund established to ensure HBMS can care for the buildings.
“The Taking the World Stage campaign is about more than just preserving history. It’s about creating a dynamic future and inspiring people of all ages by showcasing the stories of resilience, innovation and community that Bethlehem has to offer,” said Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites President & CEO LoriAnn Wukitsch.
According to HBMS, $6.25 million of the $7.25 million goal has already been raised.
HBMS says the remaining $1 million is needed to complete the 1782/1834 Grist Miller’s House project.
It will serve as a link between Bethlehem’s historic Main Street, and the Colonial Industrial Quarter, considered to be the oldest industrial park in the nation, states HBMS.
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