Documenting Local History & Culture - A Conversation with Bruce Ward & Andria Zaia

Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast

This week, Bruce Ward sits down to talk about his documentaries, photographs, and time as a worker at Bethlehem Steel with Andria Zaia, the Curator of Collections at the National Museum of Industrial History.

This episode was created alongside the National Museum of Industrial History as a way to uplift the prominence of Bethlehem Steel on the history and culture of the Lehigh Valley.

For the opportunity of the week, we invite you to join us for an exploration of all things STEEL! Highlights include the Steelworkers Reunion Party, pop-up exhibits, hands-on youth activities, documentary and archival video screenings, live demonstrations, guided tours and more. Musical performances by Kendal Conrad and Starting Tomorrow and food from Heaven On A Bun Food Truck and a very special Foodways of Steel tasting.

Steel Weekend will be held from 10am-5pm on October 15 & 16. This event will be held at the National Museum of Industrial History, which is located at 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, 18015. For more information about the event, please visit https://www.nmih.org/event/steel-weekend-steelworkers-reunion/.

This event is presented in partnership with Steelworkers’ Archives, Baltimore Museum of Industry, Banana Factory, Bethlehem Area Public Library, Lehigh University Art Galleries, Bethlehem Area School District. South Bethlehem Historical Society, Lehigh Valley Public Media.

Funding generously provided by Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development Hotel Tax Grant Program, Lehigh County Quality of Life Grant Program, Hank & Joanne Barnette, OneGroup, PA Steel Alliance, American Institute of Steel Construction, MMZ Foundation, St. John Windish Church, Azar Supermarket, Weis Markets, Giant Markets.