{"id":138334,"date":"2024-12-11T10:03:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=138334"},"modified":"2024-12-11T10:03:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:03:19","slug":"trees-of-historic-bethlehem-2024-exhibit-showcases-cities-across-the-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=138334","title":{"rendered":"Trees of Historic Bethlehem 2024 Exhibit Showcases Cities Across the Nation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Organized by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, the tour also includes a scavenger hunt highlighting World Heritage Sites and National Historic Landmarks throughout the U.S.<\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (December 11, 2024)<\/strong>\u2014Visitors will have the opportunity to experience 20 city-themed Christmas trees while visiting three Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) locations \u2014 the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem<\/a>, the Single Sisters\u2019 House<\/a> and the Kemerer<\/a> Museum of Decorative Arts<\/a> \u2014 as part of the 2024 Trees of Historic Bethlehem <\/em>exhibition on display through Jan. 12, 2025.<\/p>\n

A popular draw during the holiday season, Trees of Historic Bethlehem <\/em>is a self-guided tour that includes admission to HBMS\u2019 Kemerer Museum and the Moravian Museum, with the 20 trees on display decorated by the volunteer members of the Bethlehem Garden Club. Tickets for the tours are on sale now at historicbethlehem.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated Bethlehem Garden Club volunteers who generously give their time and talents each year to decorate Trees of Historic Bethlehem<\/em>,\u201d said HBMS President and CEO LoriAnn Wukitsch. \u201cTheir creativity brings warmth and joy to the holiday season, making the annual tradition special for our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year, the trees reflect the enduring cultural legacy of our city. Through the trees\u2019 decor, guests can explore and learn more about the shared history of Moravian Church Settlement World Heritage Sites, as well as the other World Heritage Sites and National Historic Landmarks here in the U.S. We also thank the Bealer-Greene Christmas Endowment for their role in making this exhibition possible. Their support has helped to make this one of the most popular, annual holiday exhibitions in Historic Bethlehem during the holiday season.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year, Trees of Historic Bethlehem <\/em>visitors can complete a scavenger hunt for ornaments highlighting World Heritage Sites and National Historic Landmarks throughout the U.S. in honor of the Moravian Church Settlements\u2014Bethlehem\u2019s World Heritage Site inscription in July 2024. In addition, they can scan the QR Codes located next to each tree for special offers and messages from the tree sponsors. Tree themes\/cities and sponsors are listed below. Star sponsors include CKS Services<\/a>, Historic Hotel Bethlehem<\/a> and WDIY 88.1 Public Radio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Moravian Museum:<\/p>\n