Before he was a General and a President, the young George Washington was an expert surveyor and mapmaker. Evidence of his skill can be seen in the survey handwritten and drawn by 18 year old George in 1750, now on exhibit at the Sigal Museum. “George Washington: A Sampling of Important Manuscripts”, offers a unique [...]
Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, will deliver an address at Lafayette College 4 p.m. Monday, April 22. The address is scheduled to be held outdoors on the Quad. The rain location is Kamine Gymnasium. If it is held on the Quad, no tickets will be required. If the address is held in [...]
WDIY 88.1FM, Community Public Radio is celebrating the 13th anniversary of its annual fundraiser, “Heart of the Valley” Antiques Show on March 2 & 3, 2013. As they celebrate this anniversary, they are proud to, once again, have the City of Bethlehem as a Major Sponsor of the event. During the first weekend in March, [...]
The Da Vinci Science Center (DSC) is extending the appearance of the world-famous Bodies Revealed exhibition through Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, and offering extended hours in response to its record-breaking popularity. The Da Vinci Science Center will remain open until 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013; Friday, Feb. 15, 2013; Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013; [...]
The only one of its kind in the country! Visitors to Historic Downtown Bethlehem will enjoy the 5thAnnual one-of-a-kind tradition in 2012! Beginning on December 1st at 5:30 p.m., the “Live Advent Calendar” will open at the 1810 Goundie House at 505 Main Street. The merchants of the Downtown Bethlehem Association (DBA), a council of the [...]
The theme this year is "White Christmas" in commemoration of the 75 year anniversary of being the Christmas City. Take a self-guided tour of Bethlehem's two great shopping districts and visit all the magical doors and windows in Bethlehem. Vote for your Favorite Door or Window with a chance to win a $1,000 Downtown Bethlehem [...]
The Celtic Classic is happening September 28,29,30! The Celtic Classic is a celebration of Celtic culture and heritage. The Celtic Classic Hours are: Friday - 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday - 9:30 am - 11:00 pm Sunday - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm For more info click Celtic Classic and Find them on http://www.facebook.com/CelticClassic
ADVOCACY ALERT ! Lehigh County Quality of Life grants at risk Contact your elected Lehigh County Commissioners now! The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners is preparing to vote on the 2013 budget. The 2013 Quality of Life grants, which fund many Lehigh County arts and cultural nonprofits, are in jeopardy of elimination. I call on [...]
“Making Iron at Bethlehem Steel” By Lester Clore & Richard Check from Steelworkers’ Archives For the Williams Twp. Historical Society Date: Sunday, October 7, 2012 Time: 3 p.m. Place: St. John’s Church of Morgan Hill, 2720 Morgan Hill Rd. (next to Williams Twp. Elementary School), Easton, PA Cost: Free and public is welcome Information: Call [...]
Rare Copy of Declaration of Independence Coming to Easton Special One Day Exhibit at the Sigal Museum on July 8, 2012 in Commemoration of Easton’s Heritage Day […]
