{"id":130862,"date":"2024-05-21T12:10:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T16:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=130862"},"modified":"2024-05-21T12:30:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T16:30:59","slug":"historic-bethlehem-museums-sites-announces32nd-annual-rooms-to-view-house-garden-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=130862","title":{"rendered":"Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites Announces 32nd Annual Rooms to View House &amp; Garden Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This year\u2019s House &amp; Garden Tour features a Preview Soiree and Garden Party Reception.<\/em><\/p><p>BETHLEHEM, Pa. (May 21, 2024)\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites (HBMS)<\/a>&nbsp;announced the 32nd annual Rooms to View House &amp; Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, June 8, with a Preview Soiree at a private home on Green Acres Drive in Lower Saucon Township on Friday, June 7.<\/p><p>\u201cFrom historic homes to modern marvels, each stop on the tour offers a glimpse into the diverse architectural and design heritage of our region,\u201d said LoriAnn Wukitsch, president and CEO of HBMS. \u201cWe are grateful to the homeowners who graciously open their doors to our guests, as well as to our dedicated supporters who make this event possible.\u201d<\/p><p>For over 30 years, the Rooms to View tour has offered guests an exclusive look into the beauty of Lehigh Valley residences, stylish kitchens and flourishing gardens. Following this year\u2019s tour of eight homes, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/visit-us\/museums-sites\/kemerer-museum-of-decorative-arts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts<\/a>&nbsp;will host a Garden Party Reception from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. All ticketed attendees are invited to join the post-tour gathering and browse the museum\u2019s latest exhibition,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/experiences\/series\/checking-in-bethlehems-alluring-accommodations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Checking In? Bethlehem\u2019s Alluring Accommodations<\/a>, which opens June 1, 2024.<\/p><p>Homes on the tour this year include a wide range of architectural features and d\u00e9cor including hand-carved crown molding, a Moravian tile fireplace and a collection of items reflecting international travel to Azerbaijan, Uganda and Tanzania. Two homes in the historic district are part of the adaptive restoration of the Second-Empire style mansion constructed for Francis Weiss in 1870, and guests will see the original Carriage House doors, which are now a feature on an exterior wall.<\/p><p>HBMS offers two types of tickets for the tour:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/shop\/product\/rooms-to-view-preview-soiree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preview Soiree<\/a>: $135; Ticket includes admission to the Preview Soiree on Friday, June 7, and the House &amp; Garden Tour on Saturday, June 8.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/shop\/product\/rooms-to-view-house-and-garden-tour-ticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House &amp; Garden Tour<\/a>: $45 for HBMS nonmembers \/ $35 for HBMS members; Ticket includes admission to only the House &amp; Garden Tour on Saturday, June 8.<\/li><\/ul><p>The event is supported by the following businesses and organizations:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Presenting Sponsor:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dayna-kucharz.remax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dayna Kucharz<\/a>, REALTOR, RE\/MAX Real Estate.<\/li>\n\n<li>Preview Soiree Sponsor: Sheryl Maher &amp; Blaine Phillips.<\/li>\n\n<li>Premiere Sponsor:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.argylecapital.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Argyle Capital Management Inc<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li>Major Sponsors:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doreyrealestate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carol C. Dorey Real Estate Inc.<\/a>;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onegroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OneGroup<\/a>;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingdogpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working Dog Press<\/a>;&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/lehighvalleystyle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lehigh Valley Style<\/a><\/em>;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialtmarketing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social T Marketing &amp; PR<\/a>; and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designbyplace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PLACE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li>Wine &amp; Cheese Sponsor:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stofanak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stofanak Custom Cabinetry<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li>Supporting Sponsor:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fritch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fritch Inc<\/a>.; and&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/mynetworkmag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Network Magazine<\/a><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n<li>Patron Sponsor:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shaferconstructionllc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shafer Construction LLC<\/a>;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edwardsbusiness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edwards Business Systems<\/a>;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alliedbuildingcorp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allied Building Corporation<\/a>; and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moravianvillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moravian Village of Bethlehem<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li>Business Sponsors:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lewis-brothers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lewis Brothers Builders<\/a>;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tillerpw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tiller Private Wealth<\/a>;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stirlingpainting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sterling Painting &amp; Renovations<\/a>;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tasteofitalyhtown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taste of Italy Ristorante<\/a>;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/crycpas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campbell, Rappold &amp; Yurasits LLP<\/a>; and&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Morning Call<\/a><\/em>.<\/li><\/ul><p>Tickets are available for purchase through HBMS\u2019s website at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/experience\/house-garden-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.historicbethlehem.org\/experience\/house-garden-tour\/<\/a>.<\/p><p><\/p><p>ABOUT HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS &amp; SITES<\/p><p>Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites (HBMS) is a nonprofit institution that brings to life three centuries of American history. HBMS tells the story of a small town of great influence, home to some of our nation\u2019s earliest settlers, America\u2019s first municipal water pumping system, and one of the world\u2019s greatest industrial companies. HBMS is located in eastern Pennsylvania, only a 1-hour drive from Philadelphia to the North and 2 hours west of New York City. HBMS is an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and part of Historic Moravian Bethlehem, which is a National Historic Landmark District and candidate for possible nomination to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/about-us\/press-release\/world-heritage-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Heritage List<\/a>. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicbethlehem.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">historicbethlehem.org<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><p><\/p><p>Information provided to TVL by:<strong><br \/>Amiee Goldy<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.socialtmarketing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.socialtmarketing.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year\u2019s House &amp; Garden Tour features a Preview Soiree and Garden Party Reception. BETHLEHEM, Pa. (May 21, 2024)\u2014Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites (HBMS)&nbsp;announced the 32nd annual Rooms to View &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=130862\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites Announces 32nd Annual Rooms to View House &amp; Garden Tour<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":130861,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-130862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/eee97b74-468a-4cc2-a9a9-93e7ca1e866e-1.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130862"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=130862"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130862\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/130861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=130862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=130862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=130862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}