Speaker Dr. David Hewitt on “Lewis David von Schweinitz, Scientist”
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May 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm
Moravians & Mushrooms – Celebrating the Legacy of Lewis David von Schweinitz
Sunday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the Gemeinhaus Saal, Moravian Museum, 66 W. Church Street, Bethlehem PA 18018
Dr. David Hewitt, affiliated with the Philadelphia Botanical Club and the Department of Botany at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, presents “Lewis David von Schweinitz, Scientist.” Learn more about Schweinitz, Moravian pastor, scientist and artist…and born in the Gemeinhaus!! The commemorative booklet, Moravians & Mushrooms: Celebrating Lewis David von Schweinitz (1780-1834), will be available. After the lecture, attendees will walk next door to Central Moravian Church for refreshments and to view the exhibit of reproductions of Schweinitz’ remarkable illustrations, located in the West Hall of the Sanctuary. The lecture is free and open to the public, but registration is required (either on Zoom or in-person). CLICK HERE to register. Please note that the Saal of the Gemeinhaus is not accessible.
Moravians & Mushrooms programs and commemorative booklet are sponsored by the History and Care for Creation Committees of Central Moravian Church, and the CMC Elizabeth Johnston Prime Fund.