The Burnside Plantation
- Lys Sparrow
- Nov 22
- 1 min read
Season 1, Episode 12 Landmarks With Leon
Explore The Burnside Plantation—Bethlehem’s first private homestead—where Irish immigrant James Burnside turned Moravian neighborliness into a working farm. Hear tales of resilience, early agriculture, horse-powered ingenuity, organ makers, and civic service alongside preserved artifacts and a rare high-horse power wheel. A living-history episode that roots local identity and invites community stewardship today.
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