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Nazareth, PA—The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to announce Free Summer Sundays in August! Guests will enjoy free admission to the Museum, including free guided Museum Tours, and children will learn colonial skills and crafts through unique hands-on activities each week. While all are welcome to join us, some activities may require parental assistance.
August 6: Colonial Architecture: How were houses built in colonial times? Learn about the traditional gin pole technique for lifting logs into place while making a replica of the 1740 Gray Cottage.
August 13: Tea time! Bring your doll or teddy bear for a special afternoon tea on the lawn. Tea and Moravian sugar cake will be served while you learn about colonial-era teatime and manners. Make and take activities included.
August 20: Yarn Dolls: Learn about colonial techniques for spinning and using yarn. Try your hand at an old-fashioned drop spindle and make your own yarn doll to take home.
August 27: Colonial Clothing: How did colonial Americans dress? Visitors can view and learn about kerchiefs, pockets, market wallets, aprons, petticoats, and Moravian haubes. Learn to sew and help do the laundry—colonial-style!
This series is funded in part by the Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development through its Hotel Tax Grant.
The Moravian Historical Society’s Museum is open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and is located at 214 East Center Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1857, the Moravian Historical Society (MHS) preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians. Located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, MHS maintains the 1740–1743 Whitefield House and the 1740 Gray Cottage, the oldest surviving Moravian structure in North America. Recognized widely for its significant collection, the museum offers permanent and changing exhibitions and a store that features gifts, books, and handmade artisan items.
For more information visit us at www.moravianhistory.org, call 610-759-5070, or email events@moravianhistory.org.
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