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Cemetery Tour: Death & Dying

Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at 5:00 pm - Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Join your Colonial costumed guide as they take you on a fascinating journey through the intriguing beliefs of the early Moravians regarding death, dying, mortality, and spirituality.

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Cemetery Tour: Death & Dying

Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

On the Cemetery Tour: Death & Dying at God’s Acre, join your Colonial costumed guide as they take you on a fascinating journey through the intriguing beliefs of the early Moravians regarding mortality and spirituality.

Cemetery Tour: Death & Dying in God's Acre in Bethlehem
The Cemetery Tour: Death & Dying in Bethlehem’s God’s Acre reveals the distinctive Moravian methods employed to announce the passing of a church/family member.

The tour reveals the distinctive Moravian methods employed to announce the passing of a church/family member. Discover the compelling purpose behind the Death Tray and how it was used.

Wander through God’s Acre, Bethlehem’s oldest cemetery, as you explore the incredible tales of the individuals laid to rest there. Learn about the Moravians’ exceptional perspective on equality and how it transcended even in life’s final moments.

The tour begins at the Moravian Museum, 66 West Church St., Bethlehem and lasts about 90 min.

Price

$12 – $17 $12 For HBMS members and $17 for future members

610-691-6055

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66 West Church St
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018 United States
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