National Museum of Industrial History

Featuring over two dozen original prints from photographer Stephen Mallon, NMIH’s Machines of Interest gives you a look at industry like never before. From railyards to recycling plants, Stephen has a knack for capturing the abstract beauty in industrial landscapes. This exhibit is only on view until March so get to the museum this weekend and see this awesome exhibit while there’s still time! Get more information at https://www.nmih.org/machines-of-interest/.

We appreciate everyone that tried to tune into our first 'Meet the Manufacturer' program on Thursday. We apologize for the technical difficulties experienced during the stream. We appreciate your patience as we work to provide an improved version of the recording and make ensure that future streams won't suffer the same interruptions.

NMIH would like to extend a huge thank you to the Manchester Tank and Equipment Company for their donation of two brand-new aluminum propane cylinders. They will be instrumental in not just showing the advancement of lightweight tank technology but will help fuel the museum's fleet of forklifts which provide extra muscle for our preservation and restoration activities. The Yale forklift shown here was donated by the late Charles Snelling and used at his Catasauqua, PA, warehouse. Snelling's father, Walter, founded the propane gas industry.

Meet the Manufacturer: Dr. Stephen S. Tang of OraSure Technologies

Tonight at 7PM! Join NMIH as Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation's Don Cunningham hosts the kickoff to our Meet the Manufacturer Virtual Lecture Series with OraSure Technologies, Inc.'s President and CEO Dr. Stephen S. Tang. Based in Bethlehem, OraSure is on the frontlines of the battles against HIV, Ebola, and now, COVID-19. Their OMNIgeneORAL saliva collection and stabilization device, developed by wholly-owned subsidiary DNA Genotek, is utilized in molecular tests for COVID-19 and was recently named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2020. The company is also developing an oral fluid antibody test and a rapid antigen self-test for COVID-19. https://www.facebook.com/events/137931721093940

The Last Cast 25, a commemoration of the last day of steelmaking at Bethlehem Steel’s South Bethlehem plant, will take place at the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) on Saturday, November 14th. A collaboration between PBS39, Bethlehem Area Public Library, ArtsQuest, The Steelworkers Archives, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, Wind Creek Bethlehem, and NMIH, the event will feature guest speakers, never-before seen photos of the last cast, limited edition merchandise, free lunches for former Bethlehem Steel employees (RSVP required), and free admission to the museum from 10am to 1pm. Get more information, including the full schedule of events, at https://www.nmih.org/event/last-cast-25/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1079723645803763/

Anyone catch this cool bit of Lehigh Valley industrial history on Jeopardy last week?

Now on display: Machines of Interest Featuring over two dozen prints of critically-acclaimed photographer @stephen mallon spanning life on the rails to the industrial life cycle, you'll get a look at industry like never before. Machines of Interest - The Selected Works of Stephen Mallon is running now through March 7th. Find out more at https://www.nmih.org/machines-of-interest/

NMIH is excited to announce Air Products Community Relations' support for our Virtual Education Initiative. Using technology and resources afforded by this grant, NMIH has developed its first virtual field trip program which incorporates video, safely modified hands-on S.T.E.M. activities, quizzes, live Q&A sessions and virtual demonstrations. In partnership with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites and ArtsQuest, NMIH will pilot the program this winter with Bethlehem Area School District and utilize the feedback of teachers, students, parents, and administrators to roll out the full program in spring of 2021. https://www.nmih.org/air-products-foundation-supports-virt/

Did you know that today is Ada Lovelace Day? Held every second Tuesday in October, it celebrates women in science, technology, engineering, and math in honor of its namesake, Ada Lovelace, who is widely considered to be the first computer programmer. We join with other institutions across the world in thanking the woman engineers, entrepreneurs, teachers, lecturers, professors, researchers, technicians, and more that make the world a better place.

It's officially Amazon Prime Day! Plan on taking advantage of deals today or tomorrow? Make sure to use Amazon Smile and Amazon will donate a percentage of your total purchase directly to NMIH. You can also purchase an item from our NMIH Wish List (https://smile.amazon.com//3FV9LTSBI/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl) and the Museum will receive a cash donation in addition to your purchase! Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_ext_ch_23-2912750_dl

On Friday NMIH began a monumental move of a 900,000 lb artifact to its new home at the museum. Installed in 1891 when Bethlehem Steel was still Bethlehem Iron Company, this hydraulic armor bending press utilized 7,000 tons of force to create armor for battleships in the Spanish-American War, WWI, and WWII. Working closely with Wind Creek Bethlehem and A&A Machinery Moving, Inc., all components of the press have been relocated to NMIH and will now be reassembled in the museum's new outdoor park.

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Thank you again to all who participated in our lectures, our online auction, and our raffle during our 2020 NMIH Virtual Gala. A big thank you to all of our sponsors and congratulations to PPL Corporation for receiving the 2020 Spirit of Innovation Award!