Location: National Museum of Industrial History 602 E 2nd Street Bethlehem,18015United States
This presentation by NMIH Historian Mike Piersa will detail the process of casting toys and other products using iron. Created by skilled workers using a foundry method called sand casting, the toys became popular in the latter half of the 19th century as they used materials that were inexpensive at the time, similar to today’s…
Location: National Museum of Industrial History 602 E 2nd Street Bethlehem,18015United States
Join us December 27th, 28th and 29th from 11am – 3pm as we bring history to life with demonstrations and interactive activities for all ages. See many of our artifacts in operation including our 115-ton Corliss Steam Engine, operate a 19th century printing press, see a ribbon loom in action. Little ones can practice their S.T.E.A.M. skills…