Loan an Object/Share a Story

Do you have a family member or ancestor who worked in the hospitality industry in Bethlehem between the 1740s-1930s? We’d love to hear from you! We are looking for objects and stories that help to illuminate Bethlehem’s rich and diverse community history. All accepted objects will be placed on loan for display at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts or Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and returned to the lender when the exhibit closes.

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