Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Unveils March 2024 Events

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - March 8, 2024 - PRLog -- Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) announced its lineup of activities and events during March 2024, including "A Conversation with Shanita Hubbard," "Got Art!," and seven historic tours.

"Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is thrilled to present an array of enriching experiences that celebrate our vibrant heritage and foster meaningful connections within our community during March. From thought-provoking discussions with esteemed authors like Shanita Hubbard to the creative showcase of local talent in 'Got Art!' and the immersive exploration of Bethlehem's history through our historic tours, our events embody our commitment to preserving, educating, and inspiring," said President and CEO of HBMS LoriAnn Wukitsch.

"A Conversation with Shanita Hubbard," taking place on Thursday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Luckenbach Mill, is a free event that features an open and honest dialogue between author Shanita Hubbard and Professor Andrew McIntosh. The conversation will explore themes in Hubbard's published writings and recent book, "Ride or Die: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women."

HBMS's second event, "Got Art!," features artwork donated by Lehigh Art Alliance members and other artists throughout the Lehigh Valley area. Each ticket holder will receive an original work of art during a live drawing on Friday, March 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Luckenbach Mill, with an art preview on Thursday, March 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The art pieces are valued at $300 or more and include paintings, drawings, collages, ceramics and sculptures. During the drawing, ticket holders will choose a piece of art when their name is randomly called.

HBMS is resuming seven historic tours: Old Bethlehem Walking Tour; Church & Chapel Tour; Heart & Soul: Moravian Music Tour; Moravian Stories Tour; Rise & Fall of Bethlehem Steel; What About the Kids: Walking Tour; and What About the Kids: Moravian Museum Tour.

The following tours are regularly scheduled on weekends:

• Fridays
  • 1 p.m. - Old Bethlehem Walking Tour
  • 3 p.m. - Church & Chapel Tour
• Saturdays
  • 11 a.m. - What About the Kids: Moravian Museum Tour
  • 1 p.m. - Old Bethlehem Walking Tour
  • 3 p.m. - Heart & Soul: Moravian Music Tour
• Sundays
  • 1 p.m. - Old Bethlehem Walking Tour
  • 2 p.m. - What About the Kids: Walking Tour
  • 3 p.m. - Moravian Stories Tour

Interested visitors can book custom or group tours on dates not on the schedule through HBMS's website at www.historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/group-tours.