Sep 4
3:00 PM
Cemetery Tour: Death & Dying
Every Friday from Sep 4 - Nov 6
Final Weekend Friday-Sunday. Ends November 8
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem – National Historic Landmark
Overview
On the Cemetery Tour: Death & Dying in God’s Acre, join your Colonial costumed guide as they take you on a fascinating journey through the intriguing beliefs of the early Moravians regarding mortality and spirituality.
The Cemetery Tour: Death & Dying reveals the distinctive Moravian methods employed to announce the passing of a church/family member. Discover the compelling purpose behind the Death Tray and how it was used.
Wander through God’s Acre, Bethlehem’s oldest cemetery, as you explore the incredible tales of the individuals laid to rest there. Learn about the Moravians’ exceptional perspective on equality and how it transcended even in life’s final moments.
The tour begins at the Moravian Museum, 66 West Church St., Bethlehem
Admission
$15 members, $20 non-members
Upcoming Dates
- Friday, September 11
- Friday, September 18
- Friday, September 25
- Friday, October 2
- Friday, October 9
- Friday, October 16
- Friday, October 23
- Friday, October 30
- Friday, November 6
- Saturday, November 7
- Sunday, November 8
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505 Main St.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
(610) 691-6055