On Saturday, the Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites hosts the 29th annual Holiday Dinner and Auction benefit, a celebration to mark the preservation of 60,000-plus artifacts, 20 historic structures, and 2 National Historic Landmarks which are part of the Historic Moravian Bethlehem, a National Historic Landmark District on the U.S. Tentative List for nomination to the World Heritage List. This celebratory holiday dinner event features an original art auction, live auction, and silent auction will be held at the ArtsQuest Center featuring the spectacular backdrop of the Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces.

The 2021 featured art selection is “Colonial Quarter Evening Shadows,” an original painting by Elena Shackleton. Don’t miss your chance to bid on this exquisite piece that captures the essence of Bethlehem’s scenic winter. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites will also be congratulating our 2021 Individual and Business honorees –Judy Thomas and Quadrant Private Wealth.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the Benefactor’s reception will mark the start of the art and silent auctions with cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres. Then, at 6:30 p.m., the guest cocktail reception will begin for the rest of the art and silent auction participants. Beginning at 7:45 p.m. will be the Live and Virtual Auction, where you can bid on exceptional items such as “Colonial Quarter Evening Shadows,” followed by dinner and complimentary wine in the Musikfest Café with live music and Cocktails Available at Cash Bar and Music for the Evening Sponsored by the Taylor Music Fund.

The event is limited to 50 percent in-person occupancy and encourage guests to reserve their tickets early. There are two ticket levels available for guests to purchase in support of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. The $250 Benefactor ticket includes access to the Preview Party at Luckenbach Mill as well as the benefactor reception, which begins at 5:30 p.m., guest reception, and the Holiday Dinner & Auction. The $200 Guest ticket includes admission to the guest cocktail reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. as well as the main event. Cocktail attire will be required, and complimentary valet parking will be available.

On Nov. 21, HBMS hosted the Art Preview Wine & Cheese party at the Luckenbach Mill. Guests enjoyed a preview of the art that will be auctioned off at the event complemented with a various selection of wines and cheeses.

To purchase tickets for the Holiday Dinner & Auction please contact Norah Jones at 610-882-0450, ext. 25 or njones@historicbethlehem.org or purchase tickets online at the Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites website.

Interested in sponsoring the 2022 Holiday Dinner & Auction? Contact Jackie Jones at 610-882-0450 ext. 14 or jjones@historicbethlehem.org.

For more information regarding this or any other event or program, please visit us at HistoricBethlehem.org.

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