{"id":128183,"date":"2024-03-07T18:25:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T23:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=128183"},"modified":"2024-03-07T18:25:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T23:25:29","slug":"historic-bethlehem-museums-sites-unveils-march-2024-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=128183","title":{"rendered":"Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Unveils March 2024 Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Events include \u201cA Conversation with Shanita Hubbard,\u201d a live art auction and seven historic tours.<\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (March 7, 2024) <\/strong>\u2013 Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS)<\/u><\/a> today announced its lineup of activities and events during March 2024, including \u201cA Conversation with<\/u><\/a> Shanita Hubbard,<\/u><\/a>\u201d \u201cGot Art!<\/u><\/a>,\u201d and seven historic tours: Old Bethlehem Walking Tour<\/u><\/a>; Church &<\/u><\/a> Chapel Tour<\/u><\/a>; Heart & Soul: Moravian Music Tour<\/u><\/a>; Moravian Stories Tour<\/u><\/a>; Rise & Fall of<\/u><\/a> Bethlehem Steel<\/u><\/a>; A Walking Tour of Bethlehem for People Who Like to Jump, Skip & Run<\/u><\/a> (family-friendly) and A Tour of the Moravian Museum with Things for Young Hands to Do<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

(family-friendly).<\/p>\n

“Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is thrilled to present an array of enriching experiences that celebrate our vibrant heritage and foster meaningful connections within our community during March. From thought-provoking discussions with esteemed authors like Shanita Hubbard to the creative showcase of local talent in ‘Got Art!’ and the immersive exploration of Bethlehem’s history through our historic tours, our events embody our commitment to preserving, educating, and inspiring,\u201d said President and CEO of HBMS LoriAnn Wukitsch.<\/p>\n

\u201cA Conversation with Shanita Hubbard,\u201d taking place on Thursday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Luckenbach Mill, is a free event that features an open and honest dialogue between author Shanita Hubbard and Professor Andrew McIntosh. The conversation will explore themes in Hubbard\u2019s published writings and recent book, \u201cRide or Die: A Feminist Manifesto for the<\/p>\n

Well-Being of Black Women.\u201d<\/p>\n

HBMS\u2019s second event, \u201cGot Art!,\u201d features artwork donated by Lehigh Art Alliance<\/u><\/a> members and other artists throughout the Lehigh Valley area. Each ticket holder will receive an original work of art during a live drawing on Friday, March 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Luckenbach Mill, with an art preview on Thursday, March 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The art pieces are valued at $300 or more and include paintings, drawings, collages, ceramics and sculptures. During the drawing, ticket holders will choose a piece of art when their name is randomly called.<\/p>\n

HBMS is resuming seven historic tours: Old Bethlehem Walking Tour; Church & Chapel Tour; Heart & Soul: Moravian Music Tour; Moravian Stories Tour; Rise & Fall of Bethlehem Steel; What About the Kids: Walking Tour; and What About the Kids: Moravian Museum Tour.<\/p>\n

A certified guide leads the Old Bethlehem Walking Tour in period dress and shares the 275-year history of Bethlehem\u2019s unique beginnings since 1741. The Church & Chapel Tour takes visitors to Bethlehem\u2019s oldest places of worship to explore the history of the buildings and the structure of the worship services still held here. The Heart & Soul: Moravian Music Tour explores<\/p>\n

Bethlehem\u2019s musical past, sharing the tradition of polyglot singing and presenting sounds of instruments rarely played today, including the serpentine and krumhorn, while guiding guests through the very places early Moravians sang and played instruments. The Moravian Stories Tour recounts the story behind Bethlehem\u2019s founders, the Moravians. The tour delves into what made the Moravian community unique and how the historic buildings reflect the Moravian\u2019s daily lives.<\/p>\n

On the Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Walking Tour, guests learn about Bethlehem Steel, which was once the second-largest steel producer in the country and helped build some of America\u2019s most significant landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Chrysler Building. The 90-minute walking tour features up-close views of the former steel plant and an in-depth look at the steel-making process and the workers’ roles in our country\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

HBMS offers two family-friendly tours: What About the Kids: Walking Tour; and What About the Kids: Moravian Museum Tour. Both tours include activities for kids two years of age and up.<\/p>\n

The following tours are regularly scheduled on weekends:<\/p>\n