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SUMMARY:Playful Pathways: A Family-friendly Tour of Historic Bethlehem
DESCRIPTION:Interested in history but also have kids in tow? Looking for a fun-filled outing with the family? We have you covered with Playful Pathways: A Family-friendly Tour of Historic Bethlehem. \nYou’ll play as you walk\, as well as learn about the history of Bethlehem in a way that will keep everyone entertained\, engaged and learning. This tour is easy on little legs\, and it’s also stroller-friendly too!
URL:https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/playful-pathways-a-family-friendly-tour-of-historic-bethlehem/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center & 1810 Goundie House\, 505 Main Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Merchant Events
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SUMMARY:Old Bethlehem Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Old Bethlehem Walking tour shares the 280-plus-year history of Bethlehem’s unique beginnings starting in the early 1740s. On this approximately 90-minute tour through the Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem World Heritage site\, you’ll stop at the 1741 First House and Gemeinhaus\, 1750/61 Smithy\, 1762 Waterworks\, 1748 Single Brethren’s House\, 1744/52 Single Sisters’ House\, and the 1768 Widows’ House as you discover how Bethlehem’s earliest residents not only lived but flourished. \nPlease note that the tour stops at buildings listed but does not enter them.
URL:https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/old-bethlehem-walking-tour/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center & 1810 Goundie House\, 505 Main Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Merchant Events
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SUMMARY:The Rise & Fall of Bethlehem Steel: Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the incredible story of Bethlehem Steel\, once the second-largest steel manufacturer in the nation.\n\nThe Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Walking Tour covers the birth of the industrial giant that provided the steel for national landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge\, Hoover Dam and Empire State Building; artillery and ships in World War II; and much of the Manhattan skyline. At its height\, the Bethlehem plant ran 24/7 while employing more than 30\,000 people.\n\nOn the tour\, you’ll dive into Bethlehem Steel’s nearly 100-year history while exploring the former blast furnaces at SteelStacks\, an awe-inspiring complex that’s nearly a quarter-mile long and reaches a height of more than 230 feet. It’s an up-close and personal look at one of the true icons of industry\, and one you won’t get anywhere else!\n\nTour begins at 1pm on Sundays\, Mondays\, Fridays & Saturdays from the ArtsQuest Visitor Center at 711 East First Street\, Bethlehem\, PA 18015.
URL:https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/the-rise-fall-of-bethlehem-steel-walking-tour/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:SteelStacks\, 101 Founders Ct\, Bethlehem\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Merchant Events
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SUMMARY:Donald Spieth Memorial Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Second Annual Donald Spieth Memorial Concert featuring the Meridian Quintet will be held on Saturday\, October 4 at 2 p.m. in the Old Chapel. Recent winners of the Techne Music Festival\, violinist Miriam Smith\, violinist and violist Juan Felipe Villanueva Contreras\, violinist and violist Julia Kuzmina\, cellist Julian Shively\, and pianist Yanzhima Tsybikova will play works by Piazzolla\, Rimsky-Korsakov\, and Antonín Dvořák’s Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major\, Op. 81. Individually\, these quintet members have had international recognition\, garnering prestigious awards\, soloist appearances and principal positions in respected orchestras\, and performing on major stages across the globe. Collectively\, they combine their rich musical knowledge and shared passion into a cohesive and complex artistic voice\, one that strives for dynamic collaboration\, emotional depth and musical excellence.\n\nTechne Music is a five-day chamber music festival for highly advanced musicians. Formed in 2013 by violinist Timothy Schwarz\, Techne Music has faculty and guest artists from the Juilliard\, Orion\, American\, and Attacca Quartets\, as well as faculty members from the Juilliard School of Music\, the Curtis Institute of Music\, Peabody Conservatory\, and the Manhattan School of Music.\n\nThe Donald Spieth Memorial Award is given to one ensemble attending the Techne Music Festival. Named after the beloved conductor and music educator Donald Spieth\, the award includes two paid concerts in early October. Techne Music is grateful to Central Moravian Church and the MacDowell Series for sponsoring these concerts.
URL:https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/donald-spieth-memorial-concert/
LOCATION:Central Moravian Church Old Chapel\, 412 Heckewelder Place\, Bethlehem\, 18018
CATEGORIES:Fall Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Moravian Church":MAILTO:office@centralmoravianchurch.org
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SUMMARY:World Heritage Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the 26th World Heritage Site in the United States – Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem – on this exciting 90-minute tour. \nThis comprehensive tour of Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem’s buildings and sites focuses on the approximately two-square block area of historic downtown Bethlehem that the Moravian settlers recognized as the center of their community\, as well as the living heritage and traditions that the Moravian Church Settlements still carry out today. \nOn this tour\, you’ll discover the Moravians’ history as you start out at the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem\, in the 1741 Gemeinhaus\, the only 18th century Moravian Gemeinhaus still in existence in the world. Next\, you’ll visit the Bell House Courtyard to see the 1746-1749 Bell House\, the First Single Brethren’s House/the Single Sisters’ House and the 1768 Widows’ House. Following this\, attendees will step inside the 1751 Old Chapel and the 1803-06 Central Moravian Church Sanctuary before walking through God’s Acre cemetery\, the final resting place for Moravians from 1742-1911. The tour concludes on Main Street with a look at the 1748 Second Single Brethren’s House and the 1761 Tannery and 1762 Waterworks in the Colonial Industrial Quarter. \nAfter your tour concludes\, you are invited to return to the Moravian Complex for a more in-depth tour of the Moravian Museum.
URL:https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/world-heritage-tour/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Merchant Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites":MAILTO:info@historicbethlehem.org
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SUMMARY:Old Chapel & Sanctuary Tours
DESCRIPTION:The 1751 Old Chapel will be open each Friday and Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Learn about the Moravian Daily Textbook\, a short daily devotion that has been a part of Moravian tradition since 1731.  Guests will be welcomed to visit and learn more about the 1751 Old Chapel\, where George Washington and Benjamin Franklin worshipped and which welcomed local Native Americans as well as German settlers in its early history. The Chapel is still used for Sunday worship\, memorial services\, weddings and other church events. Dates subject to change in the event of a church function. Please check website. \n \nThe Church Sanctuary\, built from 1803-1806\, is open for guided tours from 2 – 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests will be welcomed to take this 45-minute tour of the sanctuary learning more not only about its architectural design\, history of music and worship\, but also the living ministries of Central Moravian Church today. Unique places like the 2nd floor Kleiner Saal will be included on this tour. A suggested donation of $5/person. A gift shop with many unique Moravian items\, as well as books and other gifts will be open. \n \nGuests should enter on the Northeast side of the church\, the door accessible to the church green and Heckewelder Place (closest to Moravian Book store). \nGuided tours of the Sanctuary and Old Chapel can also be arranged by contacting the church office at 610-866-5661. suggested donation of $5/person is requested for these tours. They can be arranged subject to a tour guide and the church’s availability. Dates subject to change in the event of a church function. Please check website. Central Moravian Church Office\, (office@centralmoravianchurch.org)
URL:https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/old-chapel-sanctuary-tours-2/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Central Moravian Church & Old Chapel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Moravian Church":MAILTO:office@centralmoravianchurch.org
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SUMMARY:Branching Out: Tour The Moravian Museum and Nearby Historic Sites
DESCRIPTION:Includes Admission to the Moravian Museum; Tour leaves at 2:30 pm \nWant a great overview of Historic Bethlehem’s early history and the influence the Moravians had in areas such as education\, medicine and outreach to Indigenous Peoples? Looking to expand upon your visit to the Moravian Museum in the 1741 Gemeinhaus\, the oldest building in the city? This tour is the perfect option! \nYou’ll visit the Single Sisters’ House\, part of the Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage Site; the 1752 Apothecary\, which until its closing in the 1950s was the oldest pharmacy in continuous operation in the United States; and the Nain-Schober House\, the only extant 18th-century building built by and lived in by Indigenous Peoples in Eastern Pennsylvania. \nThis tour departs from the Moravian Museum (66 W. Church Street) at 2:30 every day the museum is open\, and all three locations are within easy walking distance of the museum.
URL:https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/branching-out-tour-the-moravian-museum-and-nearby-historic-sites-2/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center & 1810 Goundie House\, 505 Main Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Merchant Events
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SUMMARY:Spirited Tales Pub Tour
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass to Historic Bethlehem’s brewing history! \nHidden in the unique historic sites of Bethlehem are fascinating stories of eerie paranormal activities\, unsolved murders and mysterious experiences. Hear those tales on this guided tour starting at the 1810 Goundie House\, home of Bethlehem’s first commercial brewer\, Johann Sebastian Goundie. \nYou’ll discover the importance of beer in Colonial America and explore Bethlehem’s history as you visit Historic Hotel Bethlehem\, Lost Tavern\, the Red Stag Pub and more. The tour culminates at the Historic Sun Inn\, where participants receive a special Sun Inn tasting glass and enjoy a complimentary tasting of the award-winning Christmas City Spirits\, which are available for purchase at the inn.
URL:https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/spirited-tales-pub-tour/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center & 1810 Goundie House\, 505 Main Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Merchant Events
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SUMMARY:Mystery & History Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Hidden in the depths of Bethlehem’s Colonial Industrial Quarter lies a dark and enigmatic secret. Whispers of unsolved murders linger in the air\, while eerie premonitions haunt the minds of those who dare to enter. On the Mystery & History Walking Tour guests can embark on a journey like no other as twilight descends upon the grounds.
URL:https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/mystery-history-walking-tour/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center & 1810 Goundie House\, 505 Main Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Merchant Events
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SUMMARY:Dan Tepfer: Inventions/Reinventions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening of artistry and celebration at Bethlehem’s Musikfest Cafe\, where pianist Dan Tepfer will perform his acclaimed Inventions/Reinventions. Interweaving Bach’s Two-Part Inventions with his own improvisations in the “missing” keys\, Tepfer offers a brilliant 24-key journey through tradition and innovation – honoring Bach’s legacy while delivering a bold\, contemporary voice.\n\nThis special fundraiser evening includes a beautifully curated dinner and an intimate concert experience\, supporting the Bach Choir’s mission to inspire through music that transcends time and inspires new generations. Proceeds benefit the Bach Choir’s Youth Education and Community Engagement programs.
URL:https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/dan-tepfer-inventions-reinventions/
LOCATION:SteelStacks\, 101 Founders Ct\, Bethlehem\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bach Choir of Bethlehem":MAILTO:office@bach.org
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