This haunting black-and-white postcard offers a solemn glimpse into the Moravian Cemetery of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, one of the oldest planned cemeteries in the United States. Established in 1742 by the Moravian settlers, this burial ground—sometimes referred to as “God’s Acre”—is known for its striking uniformity. Here, the gravestones lie flat to the earth, simple and equal in death, reflecting the Moravian ideals of humility and community. No monument rises above another; every soul is honored the same.
 
On the front, a quiet photograph captures the orderly rows of grave markers stretching across the manicured grounds. But it’s the message on the back that deepens the mystery. Dated May 3, 1939, and postmarked from Bethlehem, the typed description reads:
“Moravian Cemetery. The five stones left foreground mark the graves of the last of the Mohicans. Julia Nitschman grave in center of walk. Bethlehem, Pa.”
 
Whether poetic license or forgotten lore, the mention of “the last of the Mohicans” lends a ghostly and perhaps symbolic resonance to the scene, while Julia Nitschman, likely a descendant of the original Moravian missionaries, rests at the cemetery’s heart.
 
A remarkable piece of ephemera, this postcard captures not just an image, but the reverent silence of a cemetery where history, humility, and mystery are laid down side by side.
 
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor edge wear appropriate for its age. Postmarked and written on, adding to its authenticity and charm.