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Nazareth, PA—The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to announce its 2024 holiday events.
November 30, 2024-January 5, 2025, 1:00–4:00 pm
The Morris Family putz
This year, the Moravian Historical Society will feature the Morris Family putz in its holiday display. An elaborate miniature display that tells the Christmas story, the putz is a Moravian tradition that reaches back into the eighteenth century.
The Morris family putz began in the 1850s, and continued in the family home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania until 1994, when it was donated to the Moravian Historical Society. Originally, the putz occupied most of the Morris dining room and was lit with beeswax candles. The collection includes hand-carved figurines from Germany that date to the mid-1800s. The unique feature of the Morris family putz is the inclusion of wild animals, including giraffes, bears, wolves, and lions into the Christmas story. The display will take place in the 1740 Gray Cottage from November 30 through January 5.
Free tours offered daily at 1:45, 2:45, and 3:45 pm
November 30, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
December 1, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Small Business Saturday & Museum Store Sunday
Shop local this holiday season! The Moravian Historical Society’s Museum Store carries a large selection of local artisan-made gifts, ornaments, books, and jewelry. Shop Moravian stars, advent calendars, Nazareth souvenirs, and more! Enjoy special discounts and extended hours on Small Business Saturday (November 30). The Museum Store is open daily from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Saturday, December 14, 10:00 am–3:00 pm Christmas in Nazareth
This town-wide celebration takes place at various locations in Nazareth. The Moravian Historical Society will feature FREE family-friendly activities including: an outdoor holiday market with local artisans and food trucks, musical performances by Nazareth Area School District student ensembles, and free Historic Nazareth Walking Tours. Visitors will also enjoy free admission to the Museum and The Morris Family Putz in the 1740 Gray Cottage!
Free
Daily, 1:00–4:00 pm Guided Museum tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the Moravian Historical Society’s Museum and learn about the significant contributions Moravians made to music, art, education, and culture in early America. Our museum features an outstanding collection of objects related to early Pennsylvania history.
Admission: $8 | Students and Seniors: $6 | MHS Members and Children (Under 5): Free
Tickets available online (www.moravianhistory.org) or in person.
The Moravian Historical Society will be closed December 24, 25, and 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025.
The third oldest historical society in Pennsylvania, the Moravian Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization that shares the fascinating Moravian contributions to worldwide
culture through educational programs, guided tours, museum exhibits, and public activities.
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