I am happy to report that the South Bethlehem Historical Society seems to have survived efforts to stifle it, at least for now. So. it appears, has the Sun Inn Preservation Association. As a former Sun Inn volunteer, I could tell you hair-raising but true stories about how SIPA has managed to come through numerous attempts over the years to even prevent visitors from learning of its existence.

My prediction is that we are going to see a period in which a lot of interesting history will be done because there will be a lot of competition to do it in such a way that it will interest Bethlehem's many visitors. And this is in its own way a very good thing; hopefully we will have more historical truth and fewer myths, such as "the Moravian South Side." I have nothing against Moravians, and want them to have all the credit they deserve for the growth of the city. But not more.

Since I myself am involved in one or two historical (and other) projects, I will be posting here even less than I have been able to lately. As far as I can figure out, though, you should be able to reach me through this site.