1776 Tannenberg Organ Celebrates 250 Years with a Concert by Organist Philip Cooper on Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m.

 Nazareth, PA — The Moravian Historical Society invites audiences to experience the sounds of 1776 during this special concert on the Moravian Historical Society’s 1776 Tannenberg Organ. Celebrating its 250th birthday along with the country, the organ will be brought to life by organist and organ historian Philip Cooper. Cooper has studied and documented the old Pennsylvania-German organs and has performed on many important historic organs.

Andy McLeod, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, will introduce the program with a brief history of David Tannenberg’s experiences during the Revolutionary War.

David Tannenberg is widely recognized as the most important organ builder in eighteenth-century America. The Moravian Historical Society’s 1776 organ is one of only nine of his remaining organs. It was played for George Washington in 1782 when the organ was in the Single Brethren’s House in Bethlehem.

The concert will take place in the museum of the Moravian Historical Society on Sunday, May 17 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. Tickets are $15, $10 for MHS members, and $5 for students and can be purchased at www.moravianhistory.org.

Founded in 1857, the Moravian Historical Society (MHS) preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians. Located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, MHS maintains the 1740–1743 Whitefield House and the 1740 Gray Cottage, the oldest surviving Moravian structure in North America. Recognized widely for its significant collection, the museum offers permanent and changing exhibitions, educational programs, guided tours, and public activities. The Moravian Historical Society’s Museum is open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for guided tours of the collection.

Web: www.moravianhistory.org | Phone: 610-759-5070 | Email: info@moravianhistory.org.

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Susan Ellis