The Moravian Historical Society museum and historic site preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians.
The Museum is open daily from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reserve a guided museum tour today.
Nazareth Celebrates America 250
Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
On the grounds of the Moravian Historical Society
To mark the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Moravian Historical Society, the Nazareth Economic Development Commission, and the County of Northampton Department of Community and Economic Development invite you to a community festival. ​
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Free parking is available at the Nazareth Area High School (501 E Center St, Nazareth, PA) where a shuttle bus will take you to the Moravian Historical Society.
Join us after Nazareth's annual July 4th Kazoo Parade for a community festival!​
Join Chris Martin IV, the 6th-generation owner of the iconic guitar manufacturer, C.F. Martin & Co., as he shares his passion and stories from his over 35 years at the helm of the company. Founded in 1833 in New York City, Martin Guitar has been crafting the world’s finest acoustic guitars for nearly 200 years. Chris will share the remarkable history of C. F. Martin & Co. and the innovations that have shaped the acoustic guitar and American culture for nearly two centuries. Acclaimed guitarist and Martin ambassador Craig Thatcher will provide live musical examples, showcasing how Martin instruments have inspired music legends and today’s most influential performers alike.
Festival Music
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and sit in the shade of our majestic trees on the historic grounds of the 1740-1743 Whitefield House. Bring your appetite also and plan to grab a bite to eat and a beverage from one of the many food and beverage vendors!
The Craig Thatcher Quartet's music spans many musical genres including folk, funk/jazz, blues and rock. Craig is also a strong solo acoustic guitarist, focusing primarily on fingerstyle country blues. Craig has performed in one capacity or another—often as a Martin Guitar Artist/Clinician — in nearly every U.S. State as well as over 35 different countries.
TimeWhys (Mark, Dano, Tom, Julie, and Mike) perform the great music of the 1960s, 1970s. Audiences are always captivated by TimeWhys’s vocals and harmonies. TimeWhys won the Morning Call Reader’s Choice Award for Best Local Band in 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021!
Festival Food
Broken Willow Winery
Corn Fritter Guy
Crooked Tree Ranch Chicken
Easton Treatery
Essiem's Apiary
Rod's Dogs
Stehly's Bakery & Eatery
Silver Back Distillery
Nazareth Brew Co
We Squeeze to Please
Melt Ice Cream Truck
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Music Sponsor
Music by:
The Craig Thatcher Band
TimeWhys Band
The Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drum Corps
The Nazareth Ukulele Band
Tethered Balloon Rides sponsored by
Children's Activity Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
This program is supported, in part, with funding from the Hotel Tax Grant Program through the County of Northampton Department of Community & Economic Development.
Join us as a Vendor!
The Festival Committee invites you to apply for a booth space at the Nazareth Celebrates America 250 event on July 4, 2026. We are looking for vendors with high-quality handmade products and will limit the number of vendors. Priority will be given to artisans who make traditional crafts and those who have handmade America 250-related products. Apply online using our secure and convenient portal by using the linked buttons below.
Food truck spaces are now full. Please check back for future events!
Interested vendors can also apply by downloading the PDF application below and submitting via mail or email
Demonstrate your Colonial Craft!
We are hosting artisans who demonstrate traditional 18th century crafts.
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To learn more about how Pennsylvania is celebrating the Founding of the Nations, visit:
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To learn about events happening in the Lehigh Valley, please visit: https://lehighvalley250.org/
