Our popular speakers series, Hi Neighbors, will be back with a new ten-week series on Monday, Sept. 15.
The presentations are free and open to the public, and feature an interesting array of topics such as history, local culture, music, and current events. We appreciate the efforts of Susan Wolf, our volunteer program coordinator, for her diligence in securing such interesting speakers!
The programs begin at 9:30 a.m. with a social time in Fellowship Hall, followed by the hour-long presentation at 10 a.m. A lively question-and-answer period is included.
NOTE: The Sept. 15 program runs from 10-11:30 a.m., and the Nov. 10 program will be held in the church’s Kirk Center.
Here’s the complete schedule that you can PRINT:
ALL DATES ARE ON MONDAY
Sept.15: Andrea Zaia, CEO of the National Museum of Industrial History gives an overview of NMIH, and introduces a documentary and panel discussion by the Women of Bethlehem Steel. (*This program will run from 10-11:30 a.m.)
Sept. 22: Lianne Greco, Director of the Delaware and Lehigh Valley Heritage Corridor, will give an overview of the National Canal Museum in Easton.
Sept. 29: Neil Henann takes us back to the origin of the “diner” – do you have a favorite of these popular eateries ?
Oct. 6: Learn the origin story and development of automobiles through the ages, and the interesting story of Fordlândia, Henry Ford’s failed attempt at a South American rubber plantation. Al Ruozzi of the America on Wheels Museum is our presenter.
Oct.13: Tom Repasch enlightens us on the life and works of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Oct. 20: Kay Wolff shares the legacy of George Taylor, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and how he is deeply intertwined in Lehigh Valley history.
Oct 27: Planning is underway for the Lehigh Valley’s celebration of the 2026 semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Jessica Edris will share the details.
Nov. 3: Storyteller extraordinaire Charles Kiernan performs and becomes famed author and humorist “Mark Twain.”
Nov. 10: Ron DeGrandis leads the Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra in a one-hour concert for our musical enjoyment. Their program features a mix of popular music and show tunes, alongside classical pieces. **This gathering will meet in the church’s Kirk Center.
Questions? Contact us at info@fpc-bethlehem.org.