Help preserve the Sun Inn. Become a member and receive discounts to the Tavern at the Sun Inn food.

Become a Member

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The Sun Inn Preservation Association was founded in 1972 for the explicit purpose of acquiring, restoring, interpreting and maintaining the 1758 Moravian Sun Inn, for the community at large. The charge to the organization is to preserve this significant and historic building and its environs spiritually and physically for the present and future generations. The Sun Inn Preservation Association continues its stewardship of the restored Sun Inn with an active calendar of historical and educational programming. Please help us continue in our effort to maintain the Sun Inn as a prominent historic site in downtown Bethlehem.

Did you know The Sun Inn…

  • is supported by the charity of members and volunteers?
  • primarily self funded organization
  • membership donations are a tax deductible contribution?

Join the “Inn Crowd” and become a part of the history of  The Sun Inn and the new Tavern at the Sun Inn.

What is the “Inn Crowd”?

It’s YOU! As part of a campaign to reinvigorate activity and encourage membership of the Sun Inn Preservation Association, we have dubbed our members as the “Inn Crowd”.

“Inn Crowd” Membership Levels and Benefits

The Sun Inn is supported by donations from its members, volunteers and our amazing Restaurant/Distillery Tavern at the Sun Inn and Christmas City Spirits.

Individual – $30 for first year, $40 thereafter

This is the standard membership level for a single individual. This level provides the following standard benefits for one person:

  • Book a tasting of 4 or more and and you receive a free tasting. Subject to availability.
  • Free InnCrowd Events – On a monthly basis, Tavern will supply free appetizers to the members for a 2-hour happy hour.
  • Invitation and discounts to other SIPA events, such as reenactments, lectures and holiday receptions.
  • Early notice of SIPA, CCS, and Tavern events, with early bird registration and possible discounted ticketing
  • Early notice of CCS product releases, with exclusive preview of new products
  • Free guided museum tours (with reservation, depending on docent availability)
  • 10% Off Full price food items at Tavern.
  • $20 discount on full-priced food menu items within one week of member’s birthday (up to one week before or one week after).
  • Advance notification of Christmas City Spirits distillery product releases

Senior – $30

This is the standard membership level for a single individual age 65 and older.  This level provides the same standard benefits as the Individual level for one person.

Student – $15

This level is intended for a high school and/or college student who is interested in history.  Members at this level must be registered as full-time students at an accredited school. 

Traveler – $30

This level is intended for individuals who want to support SIPA but live at least 40 miles away from the 1758 Sun Inn. The idea is that these members are interested in history but do not visit the 1758 Sun Inn often. This level provides the same standard benefits as the Individual level for up to two adults living in the same household.

Family – $75

This is the standard family membership level. It provides the same standard benefits as the Individual level for up to two adults and two children (under age 18) living in the same household.

Benefactor – $125

This level is intended for individuals or families who wish to support SIPA at a higher level.  In addition to the standard benefits as the Individual level, this level provides the following additional benefits for up to two adults and two children (under age 18), all living in the same household:

  • One complimentary ticket to a SIPA or Tavern event (up to $75 value)

Preservationist – $250.00

This level is intended for individuals or families who wish to support SIPA at a higher level.  In addition to the standard benefits as the Individual level, this level provides the following additional benefits for up to two adults and two children (under age 18), all living in the same household:

  • Two complimentary ticket to a SIPA or Tavern event (up to $150 value)

Brother Wolle Society – $500

This is a special level of membership, which is actually part of a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  The Brother Wolle Society was formed to pull together like-minded people with a strong passion for the Sun Inn and the future of SIPA.  In addition to the standard benefits above, Brother Wolle Society members receive the following additional benefit for up to two adults and two children (under age 18), all living in the same household:

  • Four complimentary tickets to SIPA or Tavern events (up to $300 value)

Corporate Sponsorship – $1,000

This level of membership is reserved for companies that wish to sponsor an event or other activity with SIPA.  The benefit to the sponsor will depend on the level of sponsorship and will be negotiated prior to any sponsorship.  It could include:

  • Standard benefits for sponsor and/employees (see Individual level)
  • Use of sponsor name and logo on the Sun Inn and/or Tavern at the Sun Inn website

“Inn Crowd” membership will continue to grow as we add more benefits, discounts, special event invitations, and unique participation opportunities.

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