The Moravian Historical Society announces the return of Free Summer Sundays in August.

Guests will enjoy free admission to the museum, including free guided museum tours, and children can learn colonial skills and crafts through unique hands-on activities each week.

The activities begin at 1 p.m. and will end at 3:30 p.m.

The museum and museum store are open from 1 to 4 p.m. While all are welcome, some activities may require parental assistance.

This year’s activities explore Colonial life and history with knowledgeable workshop leaders.

All activities are planned to take place on the lawn of the Moravian Historical Society.

In the event of inclement weather, activities will take place inside the 1740 Gray Cottage. You can find additional details about the Free Summer Sunday series by visiting the Moravian Historical Society’s Website: moravianhistory.org/free-summer-sundays

Upcoming events include:

August 3

Stenciling — Create your own wooden decorative plaque with colonial-style stenciling.

Stenciling was commonly used in early America to decorate furniture, public buildings, and homes.

August 10

Weaving & Yarn Dolls — Have you ever wondered how fabric is made?

Colonial families living on farms in early America often had to make their own fabric for clothing by spinning yarn and weaving on a loom. Learn how to weave on a loom or make a doll using yarn.

August 17

Journal Making and Quill Pen Writing — Make your very own journal and then try your hand at writing the colonial way.

Did you know quill pens were often made from goose or turkey feathers and were used until the mid-1800s, when fountain pens began to be used?

Join the group on the lawn to create your own personal book/journal to take home and then, if you’d like, practice writing in it with a quill pen.

August 24

Colonial Architecture — How were houses built in Colonial times?

Learn about the traditional Gin Pole technique for lifting logs into place while making a miniature replica of the 1740 Gray Cottage.

About the society

The Moravian Historical Society’s Museum is located at 214 East Center St., Nazareth.

Founded in 1857, the Moravian Historical Society preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians. MHS maintains the 1740—1743 Whitefield House and the 1740 Gray Cottage, the oldest surviving Moravian structure in North America.

Recognized widely for its significant collection, the museum offers permanent and changing exhibitions and a store that features gifts, books, and handmade artisan items.