There is still a slim chance to save The King George Inn from the wrecking ball! The current owner of the King George has an agreement to sell the inn to New Jersey developer Atul Patel, who plans to tear it down and build a motel, bank and chain drug store. In it's place (the [...]
The historic King George Inn, located at the corner of Cedar Crest Blvd and Hamilton Blvd in South Whitehall Township is scheduled for demolition as part of the new owner's plan to build a hotel, a bank and perhaps a pharmacy on the property. The restaurant, which was not protected from demolition despite being listed [...]
Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites is proud to announce the summer hours of their tour entitled Along the Lehigh River: The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel. The tours will run daily at 1:15 from the newly restored 1863 Stock House Visitor Center. The 60 minute walking tour explores the site of the former Bethlehem [...]
Walking Tours Cover 150 Years of Architectural History Found at Arts and Cultural Campus Visitors to Bethlehem are invited to discover the rich architectural history and public art that adorn the new SteelStacks Arts and Cultural Campus during the new SteelStacks Art and Architecture Tours. On the Art and Architecture Tours, guests will discover 150 [...]
LEHIGH VALLEY MALL HOSTS SIMON KIDGITS DINO DAYS EVENT Join our local mall for an adventurous afternoon of exploring the prehistoric world of dinosaurs Lehigh Valley Mall, in partnership with Da Vinci Center’s Science On the Move Program, will host a Dino Days event today from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Mall Events Court [...]
July 4, 3 p.m. SteelStacks Air Products Town Square 101 Founders Way Bethlehem, PA 18015 As part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s 50th Anniversary commemoration of the Vietnam War www.vietnamwar50th.com, the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Gold Star Mothers will honor three area families who lost their sons during the war. The families [...]
The Second World War 70th Anniversary Commemorative Days of History at the Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton Street Easton Presented by: Lou Reda Productions & the History Channel This series is free and open to the public. Donations gratefully accepted to support the history programs of the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society. Veterans & Enlisted [...]
Opening reception 3pm to 5pm Saturday, public is invited! Featuring special selections from Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society’s collection of more than 700 posters, this exhibit will showcase the art and persuasive text used to motivate civilians to support the war effort in both WWI and WWII. Combined with artifacts, this exhibit will honor the [...]
June 6 WW II Films showing during regular museum hours, courtesy Lou Reda Productions. Includes Tribute to WWII, WW II in HD, Hell’s Battlefield:D Day. Included with regular museum admission $7 adults, $5 children 3-12. June 8 Fraktur Art and Calligraphy Workshop for Adults, 9 am – 12 pm. Art teacher Larry Brown and [...]
Williams Township residents will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 26, at 6 p.m. to honor fallen heroes, living veterans, and service persons on active duty. The sunset ceremony will be held at the Williams Twp. Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Rd. Robert Wagner, retired Captain, U.S. Army and township resident, will deliver [...]
