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Step back in time and explore the remarkable story of Bethlehem, one of America's earliest planned communities. Our collection of historic sites and museums offers an authentic glimpse into 18th and 19th century life, from the Moravian settlement to the Industrial Revolution.

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Museums & Historic Sites

Discover preserved buildings and museums that tell the story of Bethlehem's unique heritage.

1782 / 1834 Grist Miller’s House

457 Old York Road, Bethlehem, PA, USA, Bethlehem

Today: Custom Tours Available

The Grist Miller’s House stands as a gateway to Bethlehem’s Colonial Industrial Quarter, a location that in the mid-1750s was home to approximately 50 crafts, trades and industries, making it the first industrial center in the nation.

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Colonial Industrial Quarter

1761 Tannery, 145 Ohio Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA, Bethlehem

Today: Open Dawn to Dusk

Explore America’s first industrial park As a part of Historic Moravian Bethlehem National Historic Landmark District, the Colonial Industrial Quarter…

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1750 Smithy

425 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA, USA, Bethlehem

Today: Closed for Winter

Discover the treasured art of metalworking at Bethlehem’s functioning 1750 Smithy; where blacksmiths used their skill to create tools for…

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1761 Tannery

Today: Closed

The Tannery was constructed in 1761 in the Colonial Industrial Quarter to tan hides into leather. It is a part…

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1762 Waterworks – National Historic Landmark

Today: Custom Tours Available

The 1762 Waterworks, recognized as a National Historic Landmark, Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, and an American Water Landmark, was the…

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Nain-Schober House

429 Heckewelder Place, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA, Bethlehem

Today: Custom Tours Available

The Nain-Schober House is the only extant 18th-century building that was built by and lived in by Indigenous Peoples in…

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Tours & Experiences

Join our expert guides for walking tours, programs, and special events.

Historically Speaking: Colonial Speaker Series

On April 25, join Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites for the Historically Speaking series to learn more about the baking pioneer Eliza Goodfellow.

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From Hearth to Home: Colonial Baking Workshops

April: Herb Pie; May: Moravian Sugar Cake; June: Lafayette Gingerbread

Step back in time, roll up your sleeves and leave with a delicious dish or dessert and the “receipt” to recreate at home.

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A Colonial Cure-All: 1752 Apothecary & Venice Treacle Demonstration

Explore the fascinating world of 18th- and 19th-century medicine on a guided tour of Bethlehem’s 1752 Apothecary and at the end of the tour, you’ll learn all about one of the most famous medicines of the early modern world.

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Medical Confections: The Colonial Roots of Modern Candy

In colonial times, sugar wasn’t just for treats – it was also medicine. In this hands-on program, you’ll sample these old-fashioned remedies and learn how they eventually turned into the candy we love today.

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Baked into Bethlehem Baking Challenge

Round 1: April 17-18; Finals: May 30

Round 1: April 17-18
Finals: May 30; 2 PM – 4 PM
Calling all bakers! Share your skills and talents with the community while enjoying the opportunity to win great prizes.

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Ales & Tales: Revolutionary Pub Walking Tour

June-August: Saturdays at 3 PM

This adults-only walking tour explores some of Bethlehem’s most iconic inns and pubs, uncovering the real Revolutionary War stories that unfolded just beyond their doors.

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