*The Docent On Main program and the Smithy are funded in part by the Northampton County Hotel Tax Grant.
Programs
Be interactive and learn about Bethlehem's fascinating history with ongoing programs for all ages!
Meet the Brewer
Now featuring different local brewers from the Lehigh Valley, Meet the Brewer invites guests to discover the history of brewing methods in Colonial times and sample delicious local craft brews.Upcoming Meet the Brewer Dates: September 10 - Blackledge Winery December...
read moreMuseum Happenings
Program Dates 2017:Gilded Opening ReceptionThursday, October 5 from 6 - 8 pm at Kemerer Museum of Decorative ArtsBe dazzled by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites most lustrous collection objects! Be the first to see these glamorous artifacts on display at this wine &...
read moreKid’s Club
Natalie Hartman is a multi-talented freelance artist from Bethlehem PA. She currently teaches arts & crafts to school age children at the Banana Factory, just minutes from her home. She also creates and runs after-school art programs for local elementary...
read moreSingle Sisters Series
Bethlehem is one of the first places where women received an education in the country.Today, as we open this space to the public, we invite you to continue this tradition with this series of programs and workshops that celebrate womens’...
read moreExplore Burnside Plantation
Sunday, October 1 from 1 - 4 pmJoin us at Burnside Plantation on for FREE family-fun activities, demonstrations, tours, and more! This restored historic farm was established in 1748 as the first privately owned home of the Bethlehem Moravians named James and...
read moreKid’s Club
Natalie Hartman is a multi-talented freelance artist from Bethlehem PA. She currently teaches arts & crafts to school age children at the Banana Factory, just minutes from her home. She also creates and runs after-school art programs for local elementary...
read moreSchool Tours
Take your classroom back in time with Historic BethlehemHistoric Bethlehem offers exciting, relevant, educational, and hands-on programs for students—all linked to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s standards.Bring your students to the oldest building in Bethlehem, or take them down on the...
read moreBirthday Parties
Starting at just $15 per child, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites will host a memorable birthday party for the special child in your life. Choose from one of our themed celebrations at our historic sites and museums....
read moreBlacksmithing 101
"History in the Making"Ever wonder how colonial blacksmiths make the intricate hinges, door handles, hooks, and decorative objects you see everywhere in Historic Moravian Bethlehem? Now is your chance to learn firsthand. Take your experience beyond watching, and get into...
read more
