Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is a not-for-profit organization in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that interprets three centuries of American history tied to a Moravian-founded town established in 1741. The site highlights significant historical features, including early municipal water infrastructure, the first school for educating women in the American colonies, the largest 18th-century log structure still in use, and a landmark 20th-century industrial company. It operates as an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and its Moravian Bethlehem site is designated a National Historic Landmark District and is on the US Tentative List for World Heritage nomination. The organization focuses on preservation, education, and community enrichment through public programs and guided experiences, including walking tours led by costumed guides. In February 2026, Colleen Gilbert was named chair of the board of trustees, reflecting a leadership change at the nonprofit.