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The Moravian Historical Society
Your Place to Discover History
The Moravian Historical Society is a nonprofit museum and historic site that celebrates the rich cultural legacy of the Moravians by sharing and preserving our collection and buildings.
Located on the historic Ephrata Tract in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, we maintain the 1740–1743 Whitefield House and the 1740 Gray Cottage, the oldest surviving Moravian structure in North America. Recognized nationally and internationally for its significant collection and historically important 18th-century site and buildings, the Moravian Historical Society is the third oldest historical society in Pennsylvania. The museum offers permanent and changing exhibitions and a museum store that features gifts, books, and handmade artisan items.
Guests are able to view:
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The earliest known violin produced in America
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Paintings by the Moravian artist John Valentine Haidt
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A pipe organ made by early America’s premier organ-builder, David Tannenberg
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An 1850s Martin guitar
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A lock of George Washington's hair and much more!
Now Available!
This new publication features a photographic history of Nazareth from its early founders to the businesses and industries that shaped the town. Many of the images have never been published before. A portion of the profits from the sale of the book benefit the Moravian Historical Society.
Join us on September 18
The Moravian Historical Society is excited to announce its 14th Annual Share the Heritage Dinner and Auction held at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, this year we are “Celebrating Pioneers of Equality” with a roaring 20s theme. All proceeds from the evening will support our Whitefield House Museum, 18th-century historic site, and educational programs.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
