Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Season 2, Episode 19 Landmarks With Leon

Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Bethlehem’s Revolutionary War story goes far beyond the battlefield. In this episode of Landmarks with Leon, uncover the haunting history of the Continental Hospital at the Moravian Second Single Brethren’s House, where hundreds of sick and wounded soldiers were treated and buried during the winter of 1776–1778. From the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to the 1995 archaeological discoveries that brought these forgotten men back into the light, this episode reveals Bethlehem’s powerful and moving role in America’s fight for independence. Special thanks to Jordan Knox for her writing contribution to this episode.