Holidays at the Bethlehem Blacksmith Shop

Holidays at the Bethlehem Blacksmith Shop

This year, we’re giving Bethlehem’s Smithy a festive glow-up. Throughout the holiday season, the Blacksmith Shop will feel warmer, brighter, and more inviting than ever – an easy, joyful stop just off Main Street for families, shoppers, and visitors soaking in the season.

We’re transforming the Smithy with soft, warm lighting – solar uplights on the exterior to showcase the stone walls and historic character, and gentle “flame-flicker” lighting inside to replicate the blacksmith forge into the evening.

Seasonal signage will help guide visitors in, and the area around the Smithy will be dressed for the holidays with lighted swags, greens, illuminated trees, and a charming vintage carriage photo backdrop that’s perfect for families and couples. A canvas tent will host artisan demonstrators and a handmade shop featuring one of a kind gifts.

To make your holiday experience in Bethlehem even cozier, we’re adding gas fire pit areas near the pottery site to give visitors a warm spot to gather and enjoy the atmosphere during the smithy’s open hours.

Holiday Wassail Party

Join us right after Bethlehem’s tree lighting for an open house featuring colonial trade demonstrations, apple cider, and samples of Moravian sugar cake. It’s a relaxed and festive way to kick off the holiday season.

Holiday Hours

• November 1 through November 30
  • Friday – Sunday, 11 AM – 6:15 PM
• December 1 through December 10
  • Thursday – Sunday, 11 AM – 5 PM
• December 11 through December 31
  • Open Daily, 11 AM – 5 PM
  • Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Craftsmanship, Creativity, and Cheer

• Smithy demonstrations during open hours
• Colonial trades demonstrations – woodworking, pottery, and other early crafts – on select Saturdays
• Hands-on kids’ activities on December weekends, including weaving and tin punching
• A small winter shop with colonial trades merchandise and local artisan wares – perfect for meaningful, handcrafted gifts

This season, we invite you to stop by, warm up for a moment, and experience a space where Bethlehem’s history, craftsmanship, and holiday spirit come together. The Blacksmith Shop is ready to shine – come share the warmth.