Inaugural Conference of the Institute for Moravian History & World Heritage

The newly established Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage will host its inaugural conference (Nov. 12-14, 2026) on the preservation, interpretation, and global significance of Moravian cultural heritage. The conference will emphasize innovative digital humanities approaches that enhance efforts to document and share the history and impact of the Moravians.

Your Conference registration includes

• Opening Reception and Welcome on Thursday (in-person only)

• All Presentations

• Keynote Lecture presented by Moravian Historical Society on Thursday

• Two Bagged Luncheons (in-person only)

• Performances (in-person only)

• Walter Vivian Moses Lecture in Moravian Studies on Saturday

• Bach Choir performance on Saturday (in-person only)

Available at additional cost, in person:

• Conference Banquet on Friday

• Local Tours in Bethlehem and Nazareth on Sunday

The conference is sponsored by the Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage, Moravian Archives, Moravian University and Central Moravian Church, in partnership with Moravian Music Foundation, Moravian University School of Theology, and Moravian Historical Society, with additional funding generously provided by Bethlehem Area Moravians and Penn State University Press.