Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum
A museum exploring the history of the settlement of the Lehigh Valley. americanheritage.com
Moravian Sun Inn
Erection begun, 1758; enlarged and altered in 19th century. Considered one of the best inns of its time. Here many notable patriots and military leaders of the Revolutionary War period were entertained. hmdb.org
Coplay Cement Company Kilns
The kilns were soon superseded by rotary kiln technology that required very little labor to operate. In 1904 the company shut down its vertical kilns and in the 1920s demolished the surrounding buildings and removed... americanheritage.com
Brethren's House
Built 1748 by Moravians as house for single men. Early industry center: bell foundry, silkworm culture, other crafts and trades. Military hospital in Revolution. Girls' school from 1815. Now part of Moravian College and a museu... hmdb.org
Moravian Academy
Used as a burial place, 1742-1910. Site selected and consecrated by Count von Zinzendorf. Only flat gravestones were permitted. Here are the graves of persons of various nationalities and races. hmdb.org
1803 House
It's unfortunate that freight trains rumble only yards away from the front door of the 1803 House... citysearch.com
Historic Bethlehem
Site includes restored 1810 Goundie House, restored 1869 Luckenbach mill with contemporary craft gallery and interpretive exhibits, reconstructed 1763 springhouse, tannery , and 1762 waterworks stepintohistory.com
Old Chapel
The second place of worship, 1751-1806. Here many noted persons of the American Revolution heard early Moravian music and the Gospel. Prominent clergy were Bishops Nitschmann, Spangenberg, de Watteville, and Ettwein. hmdb.org
Museum Of Indian Culture
The Museum of Indian Culture aims to educate the public about Native American cultures through guided tours, special events, educational programs, and a comprehensive resource library. The Museum's Turtle Island gift shop... museumsusa.org
Bethlehem Historic District
The Central Bethlehem Historic District is historically important beyond its current emphasis on the Moravian period of 1741 to 1844 considering the impact of industrialization and religious pluralism. The Moravian ... americanheritage.com
Heckwelder House
One-half block south, stands the home of John Heckewelder, famed Indian missionary and interpreter, author of works on American Indians. House was erected in 1810. hmdb.org
Portland Cement
This industry was born in the Lehigh Valley. David O. Saylor first made portland cement at Coplay in 1871. Here also was the first use of the rotary kiln process commercially Nov. 8, 1889. This region has continued to lead in t... hmdb.org
Bell House
An early Germanic type of building; erected in 1745. Used first as the Family House. Girls' School, 1749. Bell, still in use, was cast in Bethlehem. Turret had first town clock, 1746. Weathervane is the church seal in metal. Fi... hmdb.org
