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NPS grant backs preservation of Bethlehem’s 1761 Tannery

A $699,300 National Park Service grant will fund a three-year effort to restore the historic 1761 Tannery and remove invasive vegetation threatening the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage site.

Published Oct 6, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The National Park Service has awarded $699,300 to help preserve Bethlehem’s Colonial Industrial Quarter, funding a three-year effort to restore a historic tannery and combat invasive plant species threatening the site.