Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration

 

Hank Barnette, vice chair of the Bethlehem World Heritage Council, Charlene Donchez Mowers, senior adviser and historian of the Bethlehem World Heritage Council and Commission, Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure unveil a plaque Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Hank Barnette, vice chair of the Bethlehem World Heritage Council, Charlene Donchez Mowers, senior adviser and historian of the Bethlehem World Heritage Council and Commission, Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure unveil a plaque Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

The newly unveiled plaque Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People walk Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, past a mural created for the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Melody Cruz sings and plays guitar to the crowd Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Mandela Nichols, 10, of Bethlehem uses a quill and ink to try writing on paper Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People take in the sights and sounds Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Mandela Nichols, 10, of Bethlehem uses a quill and ink to try writing on paper Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Conductor Christopher Jackson and the Bach Choir perform Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds welcomes people gathered Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Central Moravian Church in the city during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Conductor Christopher Jackson and the Bach Choir perform Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem World Heritage Council members, local dignitaries and others stand by a newly unveiled plaque Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Bethlehem World Heritage Council members, local dignitaries and others stand by a newly unveiled plaque Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Conductor Christopher Jackson and the Bach Choir perform Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Ken Smith, a tinsmith, places metal “icicles” on display in front of the 1750 Smithy on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Mandela Nichols, 10, of Bethlehem uses a quill and ink to try writing on paper Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Bethlehem World Heritage Council members, local dignitaries and others stand together Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem World Heritage Council members, local dignitaries and others stand by a newly unveiled plaque Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Freedom High School’s Fife & Drum Corps marches Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Matt Halm speaks Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, about the mural he created for the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Freedom High School’s Fife & Drum Corps marches Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The Trombone Choir performs Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at the Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The Rev. Janel Rice gives an invocation Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration at the Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Matt Halm speaks Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, about the mural he created for the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Matt Halm speaks Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, about the mural he created for the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds welcomes people gathered Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Central Moravian Church in the city during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Conductor Christopher Jackson and the Bach Choir perform Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People take in the sights and sounds Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People take in the sights and sounds Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds welcomes people gathered Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Central Moravian Church in the city during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Conductor Christopher Jackson and the Bach Choir perform Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People walk Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, past a mural created for the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Freedom High School’s Fife & Drum Corps marches Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Susan Noack wraps red ribbon around a beeswax candle Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Bethlehem World Heritage Council members, local dignitaries and others stand by a newly unveiled plaque Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Freedom High School’s Fife & Drum Corps marches Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People take in the sights and sounds Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Charlene Donchez Mowers, senior adviser and historian of the Bethlehem World Heritage Council and Commission and Hank Barnette, vice chair of the Bethlehem World Heritage Council stand together Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in Bethlehem. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Faith Bayer heats metal Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at the 1750 Smithy in Bethlehem during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Freedom High School’s Fife & Drum Corps marches Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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