August 3 – 12, 2018
Take a break from the heat and fest with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites! Check out our full schedule of fun activities for kids and adults alike.
Plus, purchase your Musikfest mug at our Visitor Center at 505 Main Street and have your purchase directly support 20 historic sites.
Kid's Activities: the History of Crafting at the Colonial Industrial Quarter
Offering highlights from our Handmade in the 18th Century school program
Where: 1st Floor of the Luckenbach Mill
When: August 3 - 12
Monday - Thursday: 1pm - 5pm
Friday - Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Mugshots: Oral Histories of Musikfest
Where: 1st Floor of the Luckenbach Mill
When: August 3 - 12, 12 - 4 pm
Through photography and oral history recording, ‘Mugshots’ captures the impact of Musikfest, the festival that has transformed Bethlehem for 10 days each August since 1984. Listen to the interviews recorded last year, and record your own history of Musikfest with a volunteer interviewer. Recordings will be sent to the Library of Congress to be archived!
Musikfest Mugs & Mug Sleeves available here!
Lehigh Art Alliance 83rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition
Where: 2nd Floor of the Luckenbach Mill
When: August 3 - 12, 12 - 4 pm
Blacksmith Demonstrations
Where: The 1750 Smithy
When: Friday - Sunday, 12 - 6 pm
Monday - Thursday, 12 - 4 pm
What’s it like to be a blacksmith for a day? Come and find out at the 1750 Smithy where our professional blacksmiths will demonstrate how Moravians forged hooks, hinges, and door handles. Donations appreciated!
Musikfest Mugs & Mug Sleeves available here!
The 1762 Waterworks is CLOSED due to flood damage.
We apologize for any inconvenience!
Historic Bethlehem Springhouse Store
Where: Springhouse
When: Friday - Sunday, 12 - 7 pm
Monday - Thursday, 12 - 5 pm
Commemorate your Musikfest experience with great souvenirs from Historic Bethlehem at the Springhouse store!
Musikfest Mugs & Mug Sleeves available here!
Visitor Center
Where: 505 Main Street
When: Friday - Sunday, 10 am - 7 pm
Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 5 pm
Get the cheapest water in town here - bottled water available for $2.00 each!
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!
Musikfest Mugs & Mug Sleeves available here!
Docent on Main
Where: 505 Main Street
When: August 3 - 12, 11 am - 5 pm
Snap a shot with our costumed Docents to make your Musikfest experience historic!
1810 Goundie House Market
Where: 501 Main Street
When: Friday - Sunday, 10am - 7pm
Monday - Thursday, 10am - 5pm
Visit this historic federal-style home and shop the Marche Maison Vintage Market. Don’t miss the opportunity to sample and purchase bottles of wine from Boos-Rock Winery.
Rise & Fall of Bethlehem Steel
Where: The Steel Stacks
When: August 3 - 5 and 10 - 12, 12:30 pm
Did you know that Bethlehem Steel was the second largest steel producer in the US and the largest shipbuilder in the world? Discover more on this fun and education walking tour. Ticket required.
Hoover-Mason Trestle Tour
Where: The Steel Stacks
When: August 3 - 5 and 10 - 12, 10:30 am
Hear the incredible stories of the men of steel and learn about some of America's largest landmarks that were made of Bethlehem Steel on this walking tour. Ticket required.
74 West Broad Street, Suite 310, Bethlehem, PA 18018 | Phone: 610-882-0450 | FAX: 610-882-0460 | info@historicbethlehem.org
Historic Bethlehem Partnership, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Registration and financial information about Historic Bethlehem Partnership, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999, or on the web at www.dos.state.pa.us. Registration does not imply endorsement.
