Moravian University has secured a $750,000 grant from the National Park Service to fund a preservation project at the Second Single Brethren’s House in Bethlehem.

The grant, awarded through the Semiquincentennial Grant Program, will support the replacement of all 91 windows with historically accurate, insulated glass and wood models. This upgrade aims to enhance the building’s energy efficiency while preserving its historical integrity.

“This grant from the National Park Service is perfectly timed, following Moravian Church Settlements—Bethlehem recent World Heritage inscription and preceding the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the United States,” said Bryon Grigsby, president of Moravian University and member of the World Heritage Council and Commission.

Grigsby noted the building’s con

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