{"id":131055,"date":"2024-05-24T20:53:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T00:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=131055"},"modified":"2024-05-24T20:53:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T00:53:20","slug":"historic-bethlehem-museums-sites-cuts-ribbon-on-schropp-dry-goods-shoppe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=131055","title":{"rendered":"Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Cuts Ribbon on Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mayor J. William Reynolds joined key executives to celebrate the shop\u2019s grand opening.<\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (May 24, 2024)<\/strong>\u2014Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) celebrated the grand opening of the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe at 505 Main Street on Thursday, May 23. Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds joined the nonprofit\u2019s leaders at HBMS\u2019s Visitor Center & Museum Shop for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor the shop\u2019s opening.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a weekend full of activities to celebrate our opening, including giveaways, discounts, demonstrations and tastings from local vendors whose wonderful merchandise fills our shelves, helping to create a unique shopping experience that connects us to the heart of Bethlehem\u2019s community,\u201d said LoriAnn Wukitsch, president and CEO of HBMS.<\/p>\n

Co-hosted by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce<\/u><\/a> and Downtown Bethlehem<\/u><\/a> Association<\/u><\/a>, the ribbon cutting featured remarks by Wukitsch, Mayor Reynolds, and Paige Nicholas, vice president of major events for the Chamber. A town crier alerted Main Street visitors as the afternoon event approached, and Shoppe guests were treated to giveaways and special pricing to commemorate the grand opening.<\/p>\n

The Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe, inspired by the building\u2019s original purpose as a dry goods store in Victorian Bethlehem, is a retail experience featuring the atmosphere of a<\/p>\n

mid-19th-century dry goods shop with a curated selection of modern goods reminiscent of the historical past. Stofanak Custom Cabinetry<\/u><\/a> created cabinets for the shop, which features merchandise from local vendors, including Herberry Candles<\/u><\/a>, Paisley & Co<\/u><\/a>., and Mad Catter<\/u><\/a> Coffee Roasters<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re adding vibrancy and another reason for people to come downtown and spend time on Main Street,\u201d said Mayor Reynolds.<\/p>\n

To commemorate this momentous occasion, the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe is hosting a<\/p>\n

fun-filled weekend with festivities from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26. Shoppers enjoy 10% off on all purchases through Monday, May 27, and giveaways, samples, and demonstrations all weekend. Festivities include:<\/p>\n

\u2012\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Friday, May 24: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hippie Momma\u2019s Apothecary will be holding demonstrations and discussions about aromatherapy.<\/p>\n

\u2012\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday, May 25: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mad Catter Coffee will be handing out free samples; Ken Smith, the tinsmith, will be holding demonstrations.<\/p>\n

\u2012\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, May 26: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Paisley & Company will hold \u201cMake Your Own Perfume.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The shop\u2019s building was constructed in 1832 by John Sebastian Goundie as a connecting structure to his home, serving as a dry goods store managed by his daughter and son-in-law. In 1852, Goundie sold the property to Louis Beckel, who added a third floor to the building and incorporated decorative elements. In the mid-2000s, HBMS rediscovered and opened the original doorway between the Goundie House and the store, allowing visitors to walk between the spaces.<\/p>\n

HBMS partnered with Bethlehem-based architecture firm Alloy5<\/u><\/a> to design the space. The firm is known for incorporating a building\u2019s rich history into contemporary designs and previously worked on the Berwick Youth Center, Seven Generations Charter School and Lehigh University\u2019s Goodman Stadium.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember, when you shop at the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe, your purchase helps support the historic sites and museums in Bethlehem,\u201d said Wukitsch.<\/p>\n

More information on the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe is on HBMS\u2019s website at www.historicbethlehem.org\/visit-us\/schropp-shoppe\/<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

ABOUT HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES<\/h1>\n

Historic Bethlehem Museums & 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<\/p>\n

National Historic Landmark District and candidate for possible nomination to the World Heritage<\/u><\/a> List<\/u><\/a>. For more information, visit historicbethlehem.org<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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