Bethlehem Attractions, History

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1751 Old Chapel Historic Bethlehem Partnership (HBP) is dedicated to interpreting, preserving, and promulgating Bethlehem's early history. 1810 Goundie House The restored home of early 19th Century brewer, John Sebastian Goundie, portrays middle-class life of the time. Believed to be the 1st brick house in Bethlehem. Self-guided tours all year except January and major holidays. Tues-Sun 12-4pm. Free. Burnside Plantation This 6.5 acre historic plantation illustrates everyday life on a Moravian farm from 1748-1848. Step back into time as you tour the farmhouse and mid-19th century bank barn complete with horsepower wheel. Colonial Industrial Quarter This treasure along the Monocacy Creek features the 1761 Tannery, 1762 Waterworks, and the 1869 Luckenbach Mill. HistoryWorks! Bring your children to our super, award-winning, hands-on gallery and they'll be grinding corn in a quern, hammering out a nail, and even dressing up like colonial children. Explore, experience, enjoy! Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts Elegant period rooms, galleries and changing exhibits present more than 250 years of design history. After touring the museum, walk outside and relax in the Kemerer's serene and beautiful Victorian garden. Take a 45-minute tour of the museum containing paintings, textiles, antique toys and furniture, glassware, china. Interactive tour available for children and families. Moravian Archives Moravian Museum of Bethlehem The Moravian Museum is located in the 1741 Gemeinhaus (National Historical Landmark), the oldest building in Bethlehem and one of the largest 18th century log structures in the U.S. Take a 45-minute guided tour of 12 exhibit rooms. All year except January and major holidays. Tues-Sat 12-4pm. Call for prices. Sun Inn Preservation The 1758 Sun Inn invites visitors to savor the ambiance of an 18th centery tavern, with its Gaststube (guest suite), bedroom suite and old kitchen. Many 18th century dignitaries including George Washington visited here.
Tours
1810 Goundie House The restored home of early 19th Century brewer, John Sebastian Goundie, portrays middle-class life of the time. Believed to be the 1st brick house in Bethlehem. Self-guided tours all year except January and major holidays. Tues-Sun 12-4pm. Free. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts Elegant period rooms, galleries and changing exhibits present more than 250 years of design history. After touring the museum, walk outside and relax in the Kemerer's serene and beautiful Victorian garden. Take a 45-minute tour of the museum containing paintings, textiles, antique toys and furniture, glassware, china. Interactive tour available for children and families. Moravian Museum of Bethlehem The Moravian Museum is located in the 1741 Gemeinhaus (National Historical Landmark), the oldest building in Bethlehem and one of the largest 18th century log structures in the U.S. Take a 45-minute guided tour of 12 exhibit rooms. All year except January and major holidays. Tues-Sat 12-4pm. Call for prices.
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