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1753 Bachmann Publick House

169 Northampton St.

Easton            610-258-1753

http://www.lvforum.com/bph/xdefault.htm

This tavern served as a gathering place for court sessions before a courthouse was built in Centre Square. It also has had a long history of efforts to preserve and restore it through the initial Easton House Tavern Association which merged with the present Easton Heritage Alliance.

 

 

1750/1761 Smithy

425 Main Street

Bethlehem      610-691-6055

http://www.historicbethlehem.org/places/place.jsp?id=14

The blacksmith, locksmith, and nailsmith produced ironwork that was essential to everyday life in early America. Opening the doors of this reconstructed workshop brings into view the bellows, forge, anvil, and fire used by Historic Bethlehem's resident blacksmiths to tell the story of hard work on the colonial frontier.

 

 

1758 Sun Inn

564 Main St.

Bethlehem      610-866-1758

http://www.suninnbethlehem.org

This handsome gem of 18th century Moravian architecture capped with its distinctive mansard tile roof originally marked the northern edge of the town—a visible and welcoming sight from all directions.The Inn was known throughout the American colonies for its commitment to gracious service, fine food and wines, and its comfortable suites of rooms.

 

1803 House Museum

55 S. Keystone Ave.

Emmaus         610-965-0152

http://www.1803house.com

Jacob Ehrenhardt, Jr. built this stone, Federal-style home for his wife Susanna and their four daughters. He located it just south of the Moravian Church, on a plot of land owned by his father; outside of the confines of the "congregational village" of Emmaus, but close to the heart of the settlement - the church. For us, the story of Jacob and his house begins with his father.

On land originally granted to William Penn and his father by King Charles II of England, German settlers began to settle into this area (known by the Lenni Lenape as "maguntsche", or feeding place of the bears) in the early 1700's. Moravians had established the industrial settlement of Bethlehem in 1741, and local settlers Jacob Ehrenhardt and Sebastian Knauss found themselves drawn to the church.

 

1810 Goundie House

501-505 Main Street

Bethlehem      610-691-6055

http://www.historicbethlehem.org/places/place.jsp?id=2

John Sebastian Goundie, Bethlehem's town brewer and community leader, and his family resided in this handsome Federal-style brick home. Imagine them opening their stately front door to escape the dusty, unpaved street with the noise of horses and carriages! Opening the door today reveals rooms furnished to depict family life in the early 1800s. The adjacent Welcome Center offers information to help you make the most of your visit here along with a Museum Store brimming with books and gifts such as redware, fraktur, reproduction handcrafted furniture, colonial-style toys and games and more.

 

1869 Luckenbach Mill

459 Old York Road

Bethlehem      610-691-0603

http://www.historicbethlehem.org/places/place.jsp?id=8

The Luckenbach Mill was third grist mill constructed at this location. The previous mills were lost in fires. The building currently houses educational programs and administrative offices for Historic Bethlehem.

 

 

Burnside Plantation

1461 Schoenersville Road

Bethlehem                                                            610-868-5044

http://www.historicbethlehem.org/places/place.jsp?id=3

This historic farm-in-the-city opens doors to early American agricultural life. The property includes a restored 1748/1818 farmhouse, two 1840s bank barns, a high horse-power wheel, large kitchen garden and orchard, a corn crib and wagon shed. James Burnside, Northampton County’s first elected representative to the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly in Philadelphia, established the farm in 1748. Eventually, the property became part of the Moravians' agricultural system in Bethlehem and Nazareth, Bethlehem's sister community nine miles to the north.

 

Colonial Industrial Quarter

459 Old York Road

Bethlehem      610-691-6055

http://www.historicbethlehem.org/places/place.jsp?id=4

Colonial Moravian technological ingenuity created America's first industrial park on this site. Opening the doors of these restored buildings reveal how waterpower and humanpower combined to make work easier 260 years ago. Animal hides became leather in the 1761 Tannery while the 1762 Waterworks, now a National Landmark, housed early America's first pumped town water system. The 1869 Luckenbach Mill ground grain into flour until 1949 and today houses the administrative offices of the Historic Bethlehem Partnership. The reconstructed 1750/1761 Smithy with its anvils, forges, and bellows was the worksite for the men who worked in iron-the blacksmith, locksmith, and nailsmith. Be amazed just like John Adams and George Washington were!

 

Frank Buchman House   
117 N. 11th Street    
Allentown
        610-435-1074
Home of the founder of the Moral Rearmament movement, this three-story porch row house built in 1894 stands as a monument to the Victorian era.

 

George Taylor House       
Lehigh & Poplar Streets      
Catasauqua   610-435-4664

http://www.cr.nps.gov/NR/travel/delaware/tay.htm

This 1768 period-furnished home is designated as a National Historic Landmark. George Taylor assured a place in history by signing the Declaration of Independence.

 

Haines Mill Museum         
3600 Dorney Park Road     
Allentown
        610-435-1074
An operating grist mill built in 1760 and restored in 1909. Displays turn-of-the-century farming and milling techniques. Adjacent country park for family outings.

 

Hugh Moore Historic Park          
30 Center Square    
Easton
            610-515-8000

www.canals.org

Enjoy a relaxing mule-driven canal boat ride on the Lehigh River or visit the National Canal Museum with its fascinating stories and interactive exhibits. Also available are boat rentals, hiking trails, a visit to the restored Locktender’s House and picnic areas.

 

Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts

427 North New Street

Bethlehem      610-868-6868

http://historicbethlehem.org/places/place.jsp?id=6

This museum is the passionate expression of its founder, local collector Annie S. Kemerer, and her love of beautiful objects. Exquisite Bohemian glass, fine needlework, tall case clocks, dolls, cast-iron toys and landscape paintings are just some of the items exhibited here. Opening this museum's door transports the visitor to a time when meticulous handwork and artistry were prized in the production of everyday objects used in the home.

 

Lehigh County Museum  
501 Hamilton Street 
Allentown
        610-435-4664
The imposing old courthouse offers exhibits on the area’s original Indian inhabitants, local history and Pennsylvania German traditions. Adjacent Geology Garden.

 

Liberty Bell Museum
Zion UCC Church     
622 Hamilton Mall    
Allentown        610-435-4232

www.libertybellmuseum.org

Located at historic Zion’s Reformed Church, this full-size replica of the original Liberty Bell combines with paintings and other historic displays to commemorate an event in 1777, when the Liberty Bell was moved from Philadelphia to Allentown and hidden beneath the church floor.

 

The Martin Guitar Museum         
510 Sycamore Street          
Nazareth         610-759-2837

http://www.mguitar.com/visit/museum.html

Features a priceless collection of unusual and vintage Martin guitars. The adjacent 1833 shop offers Martin memorabilia, strings, books and accessories. Also featured is a Guitarmaker’s Connection that sells premium supplies.

 

Moravian Museum of Bethlehem          
66 West Church Street        
Bethlehem      610-867-0173

www.historicbethlehem.org/places/place.jsp?id=7

The Moravians built the 1741 Gemeinhaus (community house) that now serves as a museum where 12 exhibits interpret the ideals, arts and culture of this modern Protestant religious sect.

 

Museum of Indian Culture          
2825 Fish Hatchery Road   
Allentown
        610-797-2121

www.lenape.org

Experience the haunting beauty, power, and lasting legacy of the Native American culture.

 

National Canal Museum

30 Centre Square

Easton            610-559-6613

www.canals.org

Come discover America's canal heritage at the National Canal Museum. Take a journey back in time to the early 1800s and experience what the world was like before railroads, highways and airplanes. Explore the water exhibits, learn about canal life, and mingle with the model trains on your journey into the past. See how canals are still relevant today. 

 

Northampton County Museum  
103 South Fourth Street      
Easton            610-253-1222
Historic 1833 building displays Easton’s rich history in paintings, furniture, tools, chinaware, dolls, jewelry and Native American artifacts dating from pre-colonial day to the present.

 

Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine          
19th and Oak Streets          
Ashland 717-875-3850

www.pioneertunnel.com

Tour a horizontal drift mine in an open mine car 1800 feet into the side of Mahonoy Mountain. Also available is a scenic ride on an old-fashioned, narrow gauge, steam locomotive.

 

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm      
1000 Turkey Hill Road         
Stroudsburg 717-992-6161

www.quietvalley.org

Relive the past on a Pennsylvania Dutch Farm with 14 buildings and a log house built in late 1700. Costumed “family members” demonstrate farming, spinning, weaving and baking techniques. Seasonal festivities and special events.

 

Saylor Cement Industry Museum         
245 N. 2nd Street     
Coplay            610-435-4664

http://ludb.clui.org/ex/i/PA3134

Dedicated to the founder of the Portland cement industry, this museum features nine Schoefer cement kilns enhanced by exhibits that trace the industry’s development.

 

Trout Hall

414 Walnut Street    
Allentown        610-435-1074
Distinguished as the town’s oldest home and built by its founder, James Allen, this 1770 “summer house” is furnished in period style and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

Whitefield House   
214 E. Center Street           
Nazareth
         610-759-5070

www.moravianhistoricalsociety.org

The site where Nazareth began in 1740 operates as a museum with special exhibits and local and Colonial history. Seasonal highlights include the annual Arts and Crafts Festival and Candlelight Christmas Tours.

 

 

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Historic Bethlehem

459 Old York Road

Bethlehem      610-882-0450

www.historicbethlehem.org

 

The undisputed heart of the historic Lehigh Valley is Bethlehem, the focal point of seasonal festivities, colorful celebrations, and renowned cultural and educational institutions. Each December, Bethlehem shimmers and glistens with holiday lights, glowing trees, and unique shops filled with all things bright and beautiful. Night Light Tours, horse-drawn carriage rides and European-style shopping markets transform the town into a winter wonderland.

 

Springtime arrives in a flurry of activity, from antique and art shows to the internally acclaimed Bach Festival, Shad Festival, Martha Washington Strawberry Festival, and Rose Garden Children’s Festival. Summer heats up with nine days of Musikfest, drawing together over 650 diverse musical attractions sure to please every taste.

 

Autumn leaves bring the Celtic Classic with its highland games and piping competitions, collegiate football, and the annual Harvest Festival. Among the year-round educational and cultural attractions are the Touchstone Theatre, the Discovery Center of Science and Technology, and the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre.

 

Fascinating tours are available at a host of historic sites and venues that include the Sun Inn, the 18th century Moravian Industrial Quarter, the Moravian Museum, the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, and the Burnside Plantation. Regardless of where you settle in the Lehigh Valley, you’ll find that the magnetism of Bethlehem drawing you to its streets and attractions in every season.

 

 

***INSET***

 

Covered Bridges   
Combining natural beauty with history, the Lehigh Valley is home to a number of covered bridges, each with is own uniquely panoramic setting. Discover the romance and charm of days gone by at these picturesque sites that once served as billboards, hiding places, meeting spots, and the scene of youthful races or stolen kisses. Visit one or two...or take a leisurely tour and discover all seven.

 

Bogert’s Bridge     
Little Lehigh Parkway          
Built in 1841 and distinguished as one of the oldest covered bridges in the nation. Spanning 145 feet in length, it is now used only for foot traffic.

 

Geiger’s Bridge      
Off Jordan Road       
Constructed in 1858 and spans 120 feet, featuring the characteristic stone parapets and a road bed of double planks of wood.

 

Guth’s Bridge         
Iron Bridge Road
      
Spanning 120 feet over the Jordan creek, this 1858 bridge repeats the stone parapets and a double-planked wood floor.

 

Kreidersville Bridge          
North of Kreidersville           
Originally called Hummel’s Bridge and Solt’s Bridge after an old gristmill a few yards away, it spans 116 feet in length and features Burr construction with a curved truss support. Built in 1839 and restored.

 

Rex’s Bridge           
Off Jordan’s Road    
Built in 1858, the bridge’s 150-foot span is the longest in Lehigh Valley.

 

Schlicher’s Bridge
Game Preserve Road         
Single span structure crosses the Jordan Creek, designated as the shortest (108 feet long) and the newest (built in 1882) of the bridges on the tour.


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