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 pm to 4 pm. Reserve a guided museum tour today.
Moravian Historical Society
Hands-On History Camp
Registration for Hands-on-History Camp 2026 will be announced in February.
Please check back on this site for additional details.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our 2025 Hands-on History Camp a success!
​Session One 6/16-6/20
Session Two 6/23-6/27
Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
The Moravian Historical Society hosts its popular Hands-On History camp on our historic site. Students 8 to 12 years old (by the start of camp) can kick off their summer vacation immersed in history!
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​Campers will have the opportunity to work hands-on with local experts who will lead exciting activities and learning experiences. Campers will: explore museum objects, learn colonial crafts like spinning and weaving, play colonial games, act in a final play, and much more!
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"My kids had a fantastic time and came home every day with nothing but praise for everything they did."​
Hands-On History Camp parent
Sponsor our 2026
Hands-On History Camp
Join the Moravian Historical Society as a partner and sponsor this educational summer camp for children! For more information, contact us.
Junior Counselors
Students 13 and older (by the start of camp) are invited to apply to be Junior Camp Counselors. Junior Counselors assist with many aspects of camp and serve as role models to our campers.
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Hands-On History Camp is supported in part by the Northampton County Hotel Tax Grant.
The Moravian Historical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, EIN 24-6025569—contributions to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. The official registration and financial information of the Moravian Historical Society may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania.
1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.