Bethlehem, In The Valley, Press Release

Trees of Historic Bethlehem 2024 Exhibit Showcases Cities Across the Nation


Organized by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, the tour also includes a scavenger hunt highlighting World Heritage Sites and National Historic Landmarks throughout the U.S.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (December 11, 2024)—Visitors will have the opportunity to experience 20 city-themed Christmas trees while visiting three Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) locations — the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, the Single Sisters’ House and the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts — as part of the 2024 Trees of Historic Bethlehem exhibition on display through Jan. 12, 2025.

A popular draw during the holiday season, Trees of Historic Bethlehem is a self-guided tour that includes admission to HBMS’ Kemerer Museum and the Moravian Museum, with the 20 trees on display decorated by the volunteer members of the Bethlehem Garden Club. Tickets for the tours are on sale now at historicbethlehem.org.

“Our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated Bethlehem Garden Club volunteers who generously give their time and talents each year to decorate Trees of Historic Bethlehem,” said HBMS President and CEO LoriAnn Wukitsch. “Their creativity brings warmth and joy to the holiday season, making the annual tradition special for our community.”

“This year, the trees reflect the enduring cultural legacy of our city. Through the trees’ decor, guests can explore and learn more about the shared history of Moravian Church Settlement World Heritage Sites, as well as the other World Heritage Sites and National Historic Landmarks here in the U.S. We also thank the Bealer-Greene Christmas Endowment for their role in making this exhibition possible. Their support has helped to make this one of the most popular, annual holiday exhibitions in Historic Bethlehem during the holiday season.”

This year, Trees of Historic Bethlehem visitors can complete a scavenger hunt for ornaments highlighting World Heritage Sites and National Historic Landmarks throughout the U.S. in honor of the Moravian Church Settlements—Bethlehem’s World Heritage Site inscription in July 2024. In addition, they can scan the QR Codes located next to each tree for special offers and messages from the tree sponsors. Tree themes/cities and sponsors are listed below. Star sponsors include CKS Services, Historic Hotel Bethlehem and WDIY 88.1 Public Radio.

Moravian Museum:

Single Sisters’ House:

Tree tours are self-guided for the first time this year, and guests can access an online tour from their phones that provides an overview of each of the 20 trees. It is recommended that visitors allocate at least one hour to view the exhibition across the three sites. Everyone is also encouraged to visit HBMS’ Trees of Historic Bethlehem webpage to vote for their favorite tree.

Looking for holiday savings on two popular Bethlehem attractions? A Christmas City Combo ticket, which offers admission to both Trees of Historic Bethlehem and Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem at SteelStacks, is also available.

For more information, visit historicbethlehem.org.

ABOUT HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) is a nonprofit institution that brings to life three centuries of American history. HBMS tells the story of a small town of great influence, home to some of our nation’s earliest settlers, America’s first municipal water pumping system, and one of the world’s greatest industrial companies. HBMS is located in eastern Pennsylvania, only a 1-hour drive from Philadelphia to the North and 2 hours west of New York City. HBMS is an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and part of Historic Moravian Bethlehem, which is a

National Historic Landmark District and candidate for possible nomination to the World Heritage List. For more information, visit historicbethlehem.org.

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