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A feast, a ball, a wine-tasting

Morning Call - Allentown, Pa. Author: Frank Whelan Of The Morning Call

Copyright Morning Call Sep 25, 2005

MORAVIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PLANS GALA DINNER

The Moravians first came to the Lehigh Valley in 1741 and have been making their unique contribution to the region ever since. Did you know, for example, that in the 18th century the Moravian buildings in Bethlehem were the tallest structures north and west of Philadelphia in North America?

Among the other contributions that the Moravians have made to the area is in historical scholarship. In 1857 at Nazareth they formed the Moravian Historical Society, the oldest historical society in the Lehigh Valley and surely among the oldest in the country.

But just because it is old doesn't mean it is backward-looking. At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Terrace Room of the Hotel Bethlehem, will be its first gala dinner fundraiser, "Share The Heritage."

The event will include a cocktail hour and dinner. The featured entertainment will be "What Is It Worth?" a participatory program of antiques and their value. The program is presented by Samuel T. Freeman & Co. of Philadelphia, which calls itself "America's oldest auction house."

The organizing committee for the event includes Stephen Cunningham, Barbara Dietterich, Lynn Klein, Nancy Cunningham, Linda Crook and Susan Dreydoppel. Two Part Invention, a flute and guitar duo of Nora Suggs and John Arnold, will provide music. Tickets are $75 per person and admission is limited to 100 by reservation only. For more information or to receive an invitation, please call the Moravian Historical Society at 610-759-5070 or e-mail

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