The moravian book shop in bethlehem, pennsylvania, is still thriving, some 270 years after its founding. Historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours greater. Found in the lehigh valley in the city of bethlehem is. Join us for a one hour, one mile candlelit tour around historic bethlehem while your guide shares stories of local legend and lore behind some of the oldest buildings and haunts in bethlehem. A ghost story lehigh valley marketplacelehigh valley. The moravian historical society has gathered together hundreds of images many never published before and stories to create a series of walking tours. For the past five years the moravian book shop has been conducting ghost tours of the historic haunts of downtown bethlehem. We also host daves deli and the lost tavern brewery. Historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours take you on a candlelit.
Founded in 1745, its the oldest continuouslyoperated book store in. As guests on any of the moravian book shop ghost tours probably know, there is a story among the staff that the store itself has a ghost. Our historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tour will take you on a journey into the past and the paranormal. The original stockholm ghost walk and historical tour 2020. Downtown bethlehem association dba manager tammy wendling 74 w. You might not be the only guest staying in room 932 at the hotel bethlehem. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Moravian book shop in bethlehem, bethlehem, pennsylvania. Pages archive moravian church in america bookstore.
The candlelit tour of the historic bethlehem area will be led by a knowlegable guide. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the country and home to the moravian college student bookstore. The visitor center has a brief introduction video to the moravians and their town of salem and historical exhibits. The tour begins at the moravian museum, also known as the 1741 gemeinhaus, in the towns oldest building. Take a journey into the past and the paranormal on moravian book shops original candlelit walking tour. A unique gift shop, specializing in moravian and lititz themed items. View some of the oldest buildings of historic moravian bethlehem and learn about the people behind the unique community that built them on a. Many say the bethlehem area is home to several ghosts who come. For more information on this years historic haunts tours, visit the moravian book shop website, the historic haunts facebook page or call the shop at 6108665481. The moravian book shop gives tours to various historically haunted sites. When stockholms museums have locked their ancient doors, when the stores are all closed and people have retreated to the safety of their homes, this is when the empty streets of stockholms old town are handed over to the spirits, ghosts, legends and to us.
Historic haunts ghost tours city of bethlehem city of. Due to concerns with covid19, regularly scheduled oncampus services and programs are suspended. Due to the covid19 pandemic, iboc offices have limited access and shipping response times may be delayed. Step into bethlehems historic and eerie past on the. On your tour youll be shown places like local hotels, inns and cemeteries that have been known for their ghost sightings. Historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours bethlehem, pa. A shadowy figure is said to have led employees back into a. The moravian book shop is closed during the current covid19 crisis and we look forward to reopening soon. During this time, we will be shipping on mondays and thursdays, with typical twotothree day delivery times to many u. Moravian book shop offers historic haunts of bethlehem tour. The first tour coincided with the publication in 2007 of bethlehem ghost, a book on historical hauntings coauthored by book shop manager dana devito and katherine ramsland, well known for her research and writings on.
Since 1745 the moravian book shop has provided the community of bethlehem with a local bookseller and much, much more. Historic haunts bethlehem 428 main st, bethlehem, pennsylvania 18018 rated 4. Historic haunts of downtown bethlehem, now in its seventh year, is hosted by tour guides who, dressed in full period costume, regale attendees with fascinating facts and folklore about 10 local establishments. If youre interested in a guided tour of campus with a spanishspeaking tour guide, please give us a call at. The oldest bookstore in the country has a frightening secret. All tours depart from the moravian book shop, located at 428 main st. Moravian book shop were the oldest, continually operated bookstore in the world. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is the oldest bookstore in america, the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world and home to the moravian college student bookstore. Moravian book shop central bethlehem historic district. Historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours take. Listen to local legends and lore as you visit some of the citys oldest buildings on this onemile walking tour that lasts onehour.
Learn the legends and lore of over a dozen locations in bethlehems celebrated historic district, from ghostly soldiers who cannot move on, to a spirited songstress who continues to entertain. Ask for my tour and i promise to make it extra spooky. The moravian book shop candlelit evening tours journey into the intriguing paranormal history of bethlehem. Historic haunts bethlehem, 428 main st, bethlehem, pa 2020.
For more information, find historic haunts bethlehem on facebook or visit the moravian book shop at more ghost tours worth taking. Found in the lehigh valley in the city of bethlehem is moravian book shop, a bookstore that has been continuously running since ghost sightings local hotels small town america vacation memories ghost tour mystery of history most haunted lehigh valley walking tour. It was founded in 1745 by the moravian church and lays claim to being the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the united states and the second oldest in the world. This year also marks the first for midnight tours, which will be for those who are a bit more daring. Reservations are highly recommended as tour groups will sell out. Since 2009, the moravian book shop located in downtown bethlehem has been showing residents the historical hauntings that exist just a few blocks from the shop with a tour called the historic haunts of downtown bethlehem. Tour guide kristy houston of bethlehem conducts a ghost tour in costume for moravian book shops guided walking tour historic haunts. Please note that our historic buildings close at 4. To find out more information about how you can take a ghost tour with moravian book shop, click here. Stockholms past will come to life on this 1,5 hour walking tour. Call moravian book shop at 6108665481 for additional information.
You can book a private tour for almost any time to learn all about this and many more historic haunts of bethlehem, or join one of the scheduled tours starting around 6 p. Tours depart from the moravian book shop at 428 main st. On halloween night and november 1, the moravian book shop embarks on rare midnight tours, sure to be charged with paranormal presence. Doug shipps april 12, 2012 my wife is a big reader and enjoys relaxing with a good book she is a nurse. After several locations, the moravian book shop was moved to the churchs publications building near the central moravian church in 1871. Visit historic bethlehem, pa authentic colonial history. Moravian book shop offers historic haunts of bethlehem tour the.
Historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours pabbi. Tickets for historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours can be. Hour long ghost tours please call 6108665481 for tickets. Take a candlelit ghost tour through historic bethlehem. The ghost tours, which started last year, are an offshoot of the popular halloween version run by the moravian book shop each fall.
Explore the spooky side of the christmas city with historic haunts of downtown bethlehem. On the tour, youll experience truelife ghost stories that can sometimes be scarier than fiction. The livraria bertrand in lisbon, portugal, which has been open since 1732, is the oldest bookstore in the world. For 273 years, booklovers near and far have looked to the moravian book shop for its curated selection of books and iconic moravian and bethlehemthemed gifts. The newer haunting of the oldest bookstore biblioccult. For tour information and reservations, phone 6108665481 or visit. Tickets for historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours can be purchased in person at the store or by calling 6108665481. The moravian book shop gives tours to various historically haunted sites all throughout october. We welcome groups of all sizes, but do ask that there is at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. With only a candle to light your way through the darkened streets, and a knowledgeable guide to lead you through history, you will experience the past and the paranormal of the gorgeous and. Broad street, suite 240 bethlehem, pa 18018 office.
Historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours take you on a candlelit journey through bethlehems. We have a full service book department, fine gifts, college gear, and ghost tours. The moravian book shops historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours will continue through all weekends in october. Visiting the oldest bookstore in america and its resident ghost. Moravian book shop, bethlehem a guided candlelight tour around historic bethlehem is one of the most popular things to do in the lehigh valley this fall. Were americas oldest book store, with a full service book dept. Although, the moravian book shop sells tickets to historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours, which are walking historical tours where you learn about the history of an area as well as the ghosts that inhabit it.
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