The Moravian Historical Society museum and historic site preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians.
The Museum is closed today due to the weather.
The Museum is open daily from 1 pm to 4 pm. Reserve a guided museum tour today.
Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
To mark the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Moravian Historical Society will join with community partners to present a year-long celebration, including a community festival, exhibition, and music & educational programs. These activities will engage visitors around America’s 250th birthday and the pivotal role Pennsylvania played in our founding.
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Check back often - this page will be updated as plans develop.​​
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Special Exhibition
Moravians & the Revolution: Caught in the Crossfire
February 22, 2026—January 17, 2027
Moravians and the Revolution paints a picture of a pacifist pietist community that found itself caught up in a conflict that would ultimately transform its way of life. Moravians in Pennsylvania had to walk a delicate balancing act between their religious ideals of pacifism and the interests of American patriots, the British government, and indigenous groups in the region. As Church leaders worked to maintain peace in their communities, their desire for freedom from entanglements with the outside world was tested during the Revolutionary War.
Moravians & the Revolution
Talk by Scott Gordon
Sunday, February 22 at 1:00 p.m.
Scott Gordon will provide insights into the pacifist Moravian community during the time of the Revolutionary War. The American Revolution put Pennsylvania’s Moravians in a tough place. They wanted to remain neutral, but Patriots demanded that they choose a side and threatened to seize all their property if they didn’t. When military forces—troops on the move, prisoners, injured soldiers—occupied Bethlehem (“engulfed” the small community, John Ettwein said), Moravians had no choice but to transform the way they lived. These communities did survive these dangerous times. But, as this talk will explore, the Revolution transformed Bethlehem permanently.​​
Seating is limited | Tickets required
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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/
