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Moravian Historical Society
18th Annual Share the Heritage Gala
The 18th Annual Share the Heritage Gala will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Northampton Country Club. The annual Gala is the Museum’s primary fundraiser, raising vital funds for all operations, including exhibitions, programs for children and adults, and the preservation of the historic site. The Gala will feature cocktails, dinner, live music throughout the evening, and both a silent and live auction.
This year, the Moravian Historical Society is pleased to honor Charlene Donchez Mowers with the annual Heritage Award. Charlene Donchez Mowers dedicated more than two decades of work that culminated in July 2024 when Bethlehem became one of four Moravian church settlements inscribed together as a UNESCO transnational World Heritage Site. The World Heritage Site list identifies cultural and natural places that deserve to be protected, preserved, and made available for future generations to enjoy. The 2024 inscription resulted from an international effort with support from national, regional, and local authorities. Charlene Donchez Mowers, as president of Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites (until 2022), led Bethlehem’s long effort to make this dream a reality.
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Join us as a sponsor!​
The Moravian Historical Society invites you to join us as a sponsor for the 18th Annual Share the Heritage Gala.
*The deadline for sponsor recognition in the Gala print invitation is February 7, 2025.
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Donate to our Auction!​
Please consider donating to the event’s silent auction. You will receive community exposure and advertising for your brand while supporting one of the region’s most important cultural institutions. Experiences (including gift certificates, tickets, and services) and products or merchandise are all greatly appreciated.
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Additional Details and tickets coming soon.
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Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the 17th annual Share the Heritage Gala!
The Moravian Historical Society's 17th Annual Gala Dinner & Auction was full of fun, music, and wonderful support from our community as we celebrated Christian Frederick Martin IV with the annual Heritage Award.
The Moravian Historical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, EIN 24-6025569—contributions to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. The official registration and financial information of the Moravian Historical Society may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania.
1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.