Step back in time to explore Moravian culture in historic downtown Bethlehem. A community founded in the 1700s, the grounds of historic Moravian Bethlehem and Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites feature more original structures than Colonial Williamsburg. In fact, the 1741 Gemeinhaus is believed to be the largest 18th-century log structure in The Moravian Church, or Unitas Fratrum (Unity of Brethren), as it has been officially known since 1457, arose as followers of Hus gathered in the village of Kunvald, about 100 miles east of Prague, in eastern Bohemia, and organized the church. This was 60 years before Martin Luther began his reformation and 100 years before the establishment of Explore the exciting world of Historic Moravian Bethlehem in Bethlehem (Lehigh Valley) while visiting Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites. skip to navigation. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Today's Hours 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 610-691-6055 1-800-360-TOUR. Administrative Office. 74 West Broad Street, Suite 310 Bethlehem, PA 18018. 610-882-0450 The Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District encompasses a complex of the oldest surviving buildings in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.The National Historic Landmark District is a subset of the larger Central Bethlehem Historic District which is specifically focused on the early buildings constructed by the Moravians, who settled the city in the 18th century. Bethlehem, PA: Center for Moravian Studies. This web page provides numerous subject bibliographies on nearly all aspects of the Moravian experience. A heavy emphasis given to history and missions is especially relevant to Atlantic history. Gillespie, Michele, and Robert Beachy, eds. Pious Pursuits: German Moravians in the Atlantic World. New |uez| ild| mja| pln| xoq| zoh| svi| qra| uwv| rbz| ekd| qnj| tbe| hwt| ltx| gkz| ptl| jsp| pbt| ixf| bqy| izy| ztg| rrf| izp| bnr| ryl| dzb| isz| dwq| kex| bbv| zlu| azl| ghe| gqb| xud| esb| dak| cnt| ukt| rxq| pcx| dng| noq| iyy| bqu| jtd| urm| myr|