Bethlehem Historic District Association

12/10/2025

Do you know where the president/chairman of Bethlehem Steel, William H. Thomas is buried? His grave is marked by an open rotunda made of polished granite surrounded by a semi-circular bench that seats 20 people. To learn more visit Explore Historic Bethlehem, https://historic-bhd.hub.arcgis.com/pages/id-546

12/05/2025

What is a Putz? And why is it meaningful at Christmas time? Learn all about Putz-making in historical Bethlehem. https://historic-bhd.hub.arcgis.com/pages/id-89ai

11/26/2025

A reminder to all residents of Historical Bethlehem. The last day to purchase Luminaria Night kits is November 29th. Kits cost $15 for a set of ten candles, bags and sand. Proceeds from this program support New Bethany, a Bethlehem organization that supports people who experience poverty, hunger and homelessness.
Let’s light up our streets with love on December 13.
For more information visit:

Join us for the 28th Annual Luminaria Night at New Bethany! Illuminate lives and provide hope to those in need.

11/25/2025

In September, 1777 Bethlehem had a very special visitor. This guest was made of bronze, copper and tin and was at risk of being melted down to make ammunition for the British army. It now lives at Independence Hall. Find out more about the Liberty Bell’s visit to Bethlehem: https://historic-bhd.hub.arcgis.com/pages/id-551

11/21/2025

Why is God’s Acre Cemetery so special?
Learn about God’s Acre Cemetery at 13-47 West Market Street, with the Historic Bethlehem Explorer, https://historic-bhd.hub.arcgis.com/pages/id-539 (And make sure to check out the virtual tour by clicking more information.)

11/13/2025

Who is Gerturde Stanton Kasebier? Learn about this amazing woman with the Bethlehem Historic Explorer, https://historic-bhd.hub.arcgis.com/pages/id-541.

11/11/2025

Do you know what building in Historical Bethlehem was built by the Moravians in 1758 and hosted fourteen members of the Continental Congress in 1777? https://historic-bhd.hub.arcgis.com/pages/id-260

Learn about The Sun Inn and many other sites with the Historic Bethlehem Explorer, https://bhda.org/bhda-map/

BHDA Interactive Map Neighbors Preserving History We invite neighbors and visitors to Bethlehem to immerse themselves in this map to gain a deeper appreciation of Bethlehem’s unique history. The Bethlehem Historic District was the first local district certified under the Pennsylvania’s Historic ...

11/03/2025

Ever wonder about the history of different buildings and sites in Bethlehem's Historical District? Now there is now a new section on the BHDA web site that provides an interactive map with lots of valuable and interesting information.
This mapping has taken over a year of development by members of the BHDA community and is available for to the general public to use for FREE.
Check it out!

BHDA Interactive Map Neighbors Preserving History We invite neighbors and visitors to Bethlehem to immerse themselves in this map to gain a deeper appreciation of Bethlehem’s unique history. The Bethlehem Historic District was the first local district certified under the Pennsylvania’s Historic ...

09/20/2025

Don't forget to stop by Twisted Olive today, our incredible sponsor of the BHDA Neighborhood Yard Sale.

09/20/2025

What are you doing today? Come to the BHDA Neighborhood Yard Sale. 8am - 1pm.