Badge from the Bi-Centennial celebration of the City of Nazareth (1740-1940). Reverse of pendant pictures the Whitefield House. Top of ribbon ripped. The handsome three and a half story limestone building that was planned and begun by George Whitefield in 1740, is today home to the Moravian Historical Society. Throughout the centuries the building has served the Moravian community in several capacities. It was the first place of worship in Nazareth. It served as a boarding school for Moravian girls, a nursery for the children of missionaries, and as the Moravian Theological Seminary. Until recently, missionaries on furlough or in retirement lived here. Today the Whitefield House provides outstanding educational opportunities for those interested in history, religion, art, and natural history. Many of the items on exhibit are one of a kind or extremely rare. Among these treasures are scenes from the nativity and passion of Christ, by John Valentine Haidt