{"id":130326,"date":"2024-05-07T23:21:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T03:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=130326"},"modified":"2024-05-07T23:21:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T03:21:01","slug":"the-moravian-historical-society-hosts-the-46th-annual-arts-crafts-festival-on-june-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=130326","title":{"rendered":"The Moravian Historical Society hosts the 46th Annual Arts &#038; Crafts Festival on June 1."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Moravian Historical Society hosts the 46th Annual Arts &amp; Crafts Festival on June 1. <em>You are invited to enjoy this FREE event featuring local artists, food and beverage trucks, music, and family-friendly activities.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nazareth, PA\u2014The Moravian Historical Society will host the 46th Annual Arts &amp; Crafts Festival on <strong>Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm<\/strong>. Enjoy a fun-filled day with beautiful arts and crafts, numerous food and beverage trucks, and free entertainment. The Arts &amp; Crafts Festival is open to the public with free admission.<\/p>\n<p>Held on the historic lawn of the Moravian Historical Society in downtown Nazareth, the Arts &amp; Crafts Festival is one of the Lehigh Valley\u2019s longest-running outdoor arts and crafts festivals. This family-friendly day features over 100 vendors, live music throughout the day, and activities for kids. A colonial-costumed guide will give free walking tours of historic Nazareth. This year, eight food trucks will be selling a variety of beverages and sweet and savory treats.<\/p>\n<p>Local artisans will offer a wide variety, including original artwork, woodworking, jewelry, handmade soaps, candles, fiber arts, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to East Lawn Supply Company for sponsoring the Children&#8217;s Activity Tent and A. A. Lapp Insurance for joining as a corporate sponsor. The 46th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival is also supported by the Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development with funds through its Hotel Tax Grant.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1857, the Moravian Historical Society (MHS) preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians. MHS maintains the 1740\u20131743 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.<\/p>\n<p>The Moravian Historical Society\u2019s Museum is open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and is located at 214 East Center Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit us at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.moravianhistory.org\/\">www.moravianhistory.org,<\/a> call 610-759-5070, or email <a href=\"mailto:events@moravianhistory.org\">events@moravianhistory.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on social media: <\/strong>Facebook: moravianhistoricalsociety | Instagram: moravianhistory<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nMoravian Historical Society<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moravianhistory.org\/\/\">https:\/\/www.moravianhistory.org\/ <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Moravian Historical Society hosts the 46th Annual Arts &amp; Crafts Festival on June 1. 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