Moravian University secures $750,000 grant to preserve historic Second Single Brethren’s House Bethlehem, PA — September 19, 2025 — Moravian University has announced it has secured a $750,000 grant from the National Park Service to fund a vital preservation project at the Second Single…
Spirited Bethlehem block party celebrates World Heritage recognition with history, music, and fellowship BETHLEHEM, PA, September 9, 2025 — Beautiful music by the Bethlehem Area Moravian Trombone Choir echoed powerfully through the town’s historic streets Saturday afternoon, as the brass…
Top 10 things to know about Bethlehem’s World Heritage Community Celebration Free September 6 block party will celebrate historic designation with music, food, and community activities BETHLEHEM, PA, August 26, 2025 — Get ready for the celebration of a lifetime! …
Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem World Heritage Site appoints Dr. Katherine Faull as first Site Manager Faull to lead the World Heritage Site following a national search BETHLEHEM, PA – August 21, 2025 — Today, Moravian Church Settlements — Bethlehem, a UNESCO…
City of Bethlehem announces World Heritage Community Celebration Free September 6 block party will celebrate historic designation with music, food, and community activities BETHLEHEM, PA, July 24, 2025 — Today, the City of Bethlehem, along with its Lehigh Valley partners,…
World Heritage USA Symposium in Bethlehem canceled MAY 15, 2025 — After careful consideration, ICOMOS-USA has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2025 Symposium originally scheduled to take place in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania this June 4-6. This decision was not…
Moravian University names Dr. Katherine Mary Faull Founding Executive Director, Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage Faull is a leading global authority on Moravian history, theology, and cultural heritage BETHLEHEM, PA – April 22, 2025: Moravian University has announced…
ICOMOS USA to mark 60 years of cultural conservation and global preservation at Bethlehem conference BETHLEHEM, PA — The International Council on Monuments and Sites USA (ICOMOS USA) will mark its 60th anniversary with a landmark symposium at Moravian Church…
A trifecta of World Heritage Sites in Pennsylvania By Zabeth Teelucksinghfor Global Philadelphia JANUARY 27, 2025 — As of July 2024, Pennsylvania is home to a tenth of the United States’ World Heritage Sites as determined by UNESCO. Becoming a…
Bethlehem leaders Curtis “Hank” Barnette and Stephanie Augello were recently featured on Astound TV’s “Community Spotlight” to share exciting updates about the Moravian Church Settlements in Bethlehem, Denmark, Germany, and Northern Ireland and its prestigious recognition as a UNESCO World…