Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites - Bethlehem, PA
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The Historic Bethlehem Partnership lists many buildings, museums, and sites that are of historical importance to the city and nation.
Waymark Code: WMMJ70
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2014
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Bethlehem has many very historic sites showcased in a site from the Historic Bethlehem Partnership, which has a link from the official Bethlehem, PA web site.
The Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites Partnership is a non-profit organization that promotes these treasures in the city. The following statement is from their web site:
"The mission of Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites is to bring history to life by educating the public about Bethlehem’s rich heritage, by preserving historic sites and by collecting, preserving and exhibiting historical and artistic objects that can be used to tell the stories of Bethlehem’s people."
There are many locations presented on the web site. These include:
Admission
- Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts
- Gemeinhaus (Oldest Building in Bethlehem)
- Early Moravian Buildings (Includes an Apothecary, Nain-Shober House, and Single Sisters House).
- Burnside Plantation
Free/Donation:
- Industrial Quarter (several buildings that include a tannery, a mill and stable).
- Waterworks Building
All buildings can be toured from the outside by walking around. The partnership also lists walking tours that you can go on for a fee, and the Historic Bethlehem Heritage Trail.
The waymark is near the center of a cluster of most of these historic buildings in downtown Bethlehem, near the corner of Main Street and W. Church Street. Right here are the Gemainhaus and Moravian buildings that include the Bell Tower and Sisters House. To the west are the Industrial Quarter and Waterworks. The Nain-Shober House is to the north of this location. The only location not close by is the Burnside Plantation.
The Visitor Center at the Groundie House is where you can buy tickets is at 505 Main Street.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Varies according to the building, etc.
Admission Prices:
Varies: Adult: 2 Museums: $12, 3 Museums: $ 15; All Museums: $16.
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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