Youll also find a room dedicated to moravian and bethlehemian history. 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. The oldest book store in america and possibly the world is. Nov 3, 20 halloween ghost tours from the moravian bookstore. Take a step back in time and follow your curiosity as you explore historic downtown bethlehem and south bethlehem. The oldest bookstore in the country has a frightening secret. Were americas oldest book store, with a full service book dept.
These tours enable readers to experience the moravian communities of bethlehem, nazareth and. Step into bethlehems historic and eerie past on the moravian. Held annually, the independent bookstore holds ghost tours that will lead visitors on a onehour walking tour throughout the city. Take a candlelit ghost tour through historic bethlehem.
The newer haunting of the oldest bookstore biblioccult. The walking tour goes to a variety of places, including the book shop. Moravian book shop were the oldest, continually operated bookstore in the world. The moravian book shop is located in the heart of historic downtown bethlehem at 428 main street among the beautiful downtown shops, restaurants, and across the street from the hotel bethlehem. A unique gift shop, specializing in moravian and lititz themed items. Reservations are highly recommended as tour groups will sell out. Learn the folklore and take a walk the brisker, the better through the city cemetery of raleigh, which was raleighs first burying ground.
Apr 28, 2011 explore krissychick999s photos on flickr. In our ghost hunter, or ghosthunting or ghost hunting store where youll find special gifts for ghost hunters to include ghosthunter gift certificates, ghost hunting equipment, our exclusive ghosthunter dvds presenting the results of our regional ghost hunting investigations results mentioned on all of our ghost and history tours, ghost tour. The moravian book shop is the oldest continuously operating bookseller in america. Due to the rapidlychanging situation with the coronavirus pandemic, the iboc offices have limited access and shipping will be delayed. Each year the store sells hundreds of these 26point stars which are also called advent stars.
Theres a chill in the air and its not the weather the. Historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours take you on a candlelit journey through bethlehems. Before you head out to visit moravian book shop, take a look. It seems as though the moravian bookstore has a ghost resident. View some of the oldest buildings of historic moravian bethlehem and learn about the people behind the unique community that built them on a variety of historic bethlehem tours. We have a full service book department, fine gifts, college gear, and ghost tours. A shadowy figure is said to have led employees back into a. Many say the bethlehem area is home to several ghosts who come. Visiting the oldest bookstore in america and its resident ghost. Moravian book shop is a book store based in bethlehem, pennsylvania. Listen to old christmas legends and ghostly mysteries while visiting bethlehems most historic sites as part of the moravian book shops historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghosts of christmas. Were you aware of this ghost story that took place at moravian book shop.
Highlights include sailing on the sea of galilee, touring nazareth and bethlehem, walking through jerusalem and the old city, and visiting the river jordan, jericho, and the option of visiting the dead sea. The oldest bookstore in america the moravian in bethlehem. In a day and age where people are more commonly preferring electronic books as opposed to the real deal, were rapidly seeing the charm of local bookstores vanish right before our eyes. Jessie ball dupont fund awards an organizational transformation grant. The oldest bookstore in america just happens to be haunted. The moravian book shop is closed during the current covid19 crisis and we look forward to reopening soon. Pennsylvania sure does have its share of ghost stories. Moravian book shop central bethlehem historic district. Historic moravian bethlehem book historic bethlehem museums. Congregations with immediate needs should contact iboc directly. The greater lehigh valley chamber of commerce mission is to improve the economy and quality of life in the lehigh valley metropolitan area. Mar 03, 2016 the moravian book shop in bethlehem, pennsylvania has been around since 1745and has picked up a resident ghost along the way. We enjoyed the walk through bethlehems charming streets and learned some interesting history about the areas moravian settlers, the revolution and industrialization.
Tobacco road tours offers ghost tours in other spots around the triangle, too. Moravian book shop in bethlehem, 428 main st, bethlehem, pa. The candlelit tour of the historic bethlehem area will be led by a knowlegable guide. The premier main street king overlooks a view of bethlehems iconic top 10 u. Historic haunts monday, october 10, 2016 by the press in news briefs. Historic moravian bethlehem and south bethlehem, pennsylvania. Aug 15, 2016 the oldest bookstore in the country has a frightening secret. We could go on and on with stories, but well let you visit to find out more. The moravian book shop gives tours to various historically haunted sites.
If you like ghost stories and regular stories, tbh, youre going to love this. We welcome groups of all sizes, but do ask that there is at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours take you on a candlelit journey through bethlehems past and paranormal. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is the oldest bookstore in america, the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world and home to. Ask for my tour and i promise to make it extra spooky. Nov 20, 2017 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. Situated in the heart of historic downtown bethlehem, step into the many worlds that make up a very unique shopping experience. Historic moravian bethlehem book visit, explore, and experience bethlehem like never before with our two walking tour books. 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.
For more information, find historic haunts bethlehem on facebook or visit the moravian book shop at more ghost tours worth taking old jail ghost tours, old jail musuem, jim thorpe oct 3, 10, 17. Doug shipps april 12, 2012 my wife is a big reader and enjoys relaxing with a good book she is a nurse and often visits the moravian book store to see whats new. When people refuse to visit the store due to the presence of mice, mr. If youre interested in a guided tour of campus with a spanishspeaking tour guide, please give us a call at. Blountville ghost and history tours blountville ghostwalks. On your tour youll be shown places like local hotels, inns and cemeteries that have been known for their ghost sightings. To find out more information about how you can take a ghost tour with moravian book shop, click here. Complimentary high speed fiber optic wifi, 24hour room service while enjoying the views of quaint shops, historic landmarks and the moravian book shop which is the worlds oldest continuously operated book store. Moravian is the oldest bookstore in the united states, founded in 1745, and has expanded many. Tickets for historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours can be.
The moravian historical society has gathered together hundreds of images many never published before and stories to create a series of walking tours. Moravian book shop is the oldest continuously operating book shop in the united. All tours depart from the moravian book shop, located at 428 main st. Moravian book shop in bethlehem, bethlehem, pennsylvania.
Were the oldest, continually operated bookstore in the world. We also host daves deli and the lost tavern brewery. 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. Some have reported the moravian to be haunted by a dark figure. Hour long ghost tours please call 6108665481 for tickets. The moravian book shop in bethlehem, pennsylvania, is still thriving, some 270 years after its founding. Iboc moravian church in america bookstore welcome to the source for moravian books, histories, educational resources and liturgical. Moravian book shop offers historic haunts of bethlehem tour the. Aside from the bookstore which contains at least 10,000 volumes of literature, there is a gift shop, a candy counter, and the moravian book shop cafe. Spend the day browsing through rooms of books in our full. Lehigh valley tour group bethlehem 2020 all you need. In the bookstore ghost, mr brow opens up a bookstore dedicated to ghost stories. Tours depart from the moravian book shop at 428 main st.
Employees hold annual ghost tours through the towns spooky landmarks. Oct 02, 2017 all tours depart from the moravian book shop, located at 428 main st. As guests on any of the moravian book shop ghost tours probably know, there is a story among the staff that the store. Brown orders his cat to get rid of the infestation. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at moravian book shop. View our premier rooms historic hotel bethlehem pa. Tickets for historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours can be purchased in person at the store or by calling 6108665481. Apr 07, 2017 the store is well known for selling the traditional german christmas decoration called the moravian star. Being that this store is almost 300 years old, if anywhere was going to. Sep 18, 2012 this year also marks the first for midnight tours, which will be for those who are a bit more daring. 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. Moravian church members and friends will be traveling to the holy land for a 10day experience covering the life and times of jesus christ. Entertaining, interesting, and enjoyable ghost walk four of us went on a ghost tour on a sunday night and were glad we did.
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