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Veteran’s Day
National Museum of Industrial History 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, United StatesJoin the Steelworkers Veterans Memorial Committee for a ceremony and featured remarks at 10am followed by free admission to the National Museum of Industrial History for veterans and their families until 1pm. With appearances by distinguished speakers, keynote speaker Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. Erickson, Broughal Middle School Band, Bethlehem Mounted Police, Steel Battalion Army ROTC and…
S.T.E.A.M Adventures: America Recycles Day
National Museum of Industrial History 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, United StatesJoin us for a discussion on recycling in celebration of America Recycles Day! Recycling experts from WM (formally known as Waste Management) will be sharing the do’s and don’ts about recycling at the curb – that includes explaining the term “wishcycling”. The conversation will lend a hand to the fun holiday themed recycle art activity.…
The Casting of Iron Toys
National Museum of Industrial History 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, United StatesThis 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…