Local history by

Susan Ellis

Elvis Presley

The Beatles

Eric Clapton

John Mayer

Mumford & Sons

What do these musicians have to do with local history?

Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Established in 1833, Martin Guitar is the oldest guitar maker in the world

C. F. Martin Sr.

Martin Guitar is

one of the oldest

continuously run

family owned

business in the

U.S.

C.F. Martin is the largest manufacturer of acoustic guitars in the U.S.

The guitar is the most popular instrument in the world.

Free Factory & Museum

Tours Weekdays Starting at 11:00 am

As a visitor to Martin Guitar, your guided tour will show you how the guitars come to life through the hands of the craftsperson.

More than

300

separate

steps are

required to

complete

one Martin

guitar.

The Martin Museumbrings together music history, culture and craftsmanship.

Serial #1,00Serial #1,000,000 is valued at $1,000,000

Fine acoustic guitars made locally since 1833 in

Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Learning techniques used

• Engage learner at the beginning with something that is relevant to

them

• Use of visual aids

• Use of quizzing

• Repetition