July 21, 22 & 23
Passport to History Month is a celebration of local places, stories, and community that bring local history to life.
Each weekend in July, participating historic and cultural sites in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties will open their doors to the public with free tours, activities, and programs for visitors of all ages. See the schedule for Weekend 4 below:
Participating Historic Sites
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, unless otherwise noted
1803 House
55 S. Keystone Ave., Emmaus, PA 18049
This year we will be featuring vintage candle making, old-fashioned toys and games with hands-on fun for all, scavenger hunts, personal house tours, archaeological dig news, American Flag education, and our herb garden in full bloom.
Also, brought back by popular demand, we will be serving the “Old-Fashioned Root Beer Float” in an 1803 House commemorative mug. Enjoy a drink and snacks under our big Butternut shade tree. Email friends@1803house.org with any questions. It will be a weekend filled with fun, stories and adventures!
Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum
1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton, PA 18067
The Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum celebrates its 25th Anniversary with multiple new exhibits that focus on the contributions of the men and women who worked here. Their impact on the community is almost immeasurable. We continue to be the only museum to the cement industry of the United States that shares the story of cement’s impact on the Lehigh Valley, the state of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world.
Coopersburg Historical Society
Saturday, July 22 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
first floor of Town Hall, 5 N. Main Street, Coopersburg, PA 18036
Enjoy free admission to our new Leaders and Legends exhibit from 10:00-2:00 on Saturday, July 22. The exhibit features leaders who helped our town grow and prosper as well as those who started here and became national legends. What do Jersey cows, MLB baseball, and Indy cars all have in common? Come to our exhibit to find out!
Emmaus Historical Society
Friday, July 21 — 5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 22 & Sunday, July 23 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
218 Main St., Emmaus
Emmaus Historical Society will be open for self-guided museum tours, children’s crafts, light refreshments, new museum displays, and more!
Horner’s Cemetery
Sunday, July 23 — by appointment only
4965 Nor Bath Blvd., Northampton, PA 18067
Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society is celebrating the 295th anniversary of the founding of Craig’s Scotch-Irish Settlement – the oldest, longest, permanent settlement in the Lehigh Valley – with tours available Sundays between 1- 4 p.m. (*By appointment only). Meet General Brown, friend of President George Washington. Hear about the gift Washington gave to Brown. Visit with the ancestor of President Roosevelt. Learn about Ben Franklin’s tie to Weaversville. Meet a Gregg family, ancestor of President Truman. Please call Peggy Moser at 610-984-4532 to schedule your tour.
Knauss Homestead
Saturday, July 22 & Sunday, July 23 — 12 to 4 p.m.
152 E. Main St., Emmaus, PA 18049
Visit Knauss Homestead for tours of the historic home, the grounds, and the barn every half hour.
Heinrich Knauss built this continental-style log house in 1777 – the height of the American Revolution. Today, the Knauss Homestead stands as a reminder of Emmaus’ past – and hope for the future. Originally a 200-acre tract of land, the Knauss Homestead grounds today feature the main house museum, an 18th-century barn, and the Emmaus Remembrance Garden.
The Heinrich Knauss House is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a culturally identifiable Germanic floor plan, designed with an internal chimney and distinct room arrangement. The property preserves important 18th century features including original finishes, flooring, sashes, doors and a foil complement of associated trim and wrought iron hardware.
Lower Macungie Township Historical Society
Saturday, July 22 & Sunday, July 23 — 12 to 4 p.m.
Camp Olympic barn, lower level, 3120 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, PA 18049
Learn about Lower Macungie Township history and Pennsylvania German culture while touring our museum. Plus, find some treasures at the flea market / inventory reduction sale in the museum during this special event!
Moravian Historical Society
214 E. Center St. Nazareth, PA 18064
The Moravian Historical Society will offer free admission, guided museum tours, kids’ activities, and an antique book sale. Visitors can learn about the significant contributions Moravians made to music, art, education and culture in early America on a guided museum tour. Guests can also view our special exhibition, Heartstrings: John Antes, America’s First Luthier. Visit Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 23 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Northampton Area Historical Society
Siegfried Railroad Station, W 21st St & Canal St, Northampton, PA 18067
Our society preserves the history and heritage of the Northampton Area. Ongoing projects include the creation and maintenance of a Business History, and the preservation of our World War II scrapbooks that share stories of more than 1,000 of our local men and women who served. We are still collecting the names of more of these veterans. This year we are also looking back at our medical community and the creation of two Haff Hospitals in Northampton. Visit Saturday, July 22 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 23 from 12:00-4:00 pm. We are located in a railroad passenger station that was built in 1876.
Weatherly Area Museum
Saturday, July 22 — 12 to 4 p.m.
100 Steelplant Road, Weatherly, PA 18255 (Click here for directions)
Visit Weatherly, tour the museum, view displays, and follow the journey “From Canals to Rail Cars: How Weatherly and the Surrounding Area Played Roles in Transporting Coal.”
The museum was founded in 2012 to showcase John “Jack” Koehler’s extensive collection of Weatherly and Lehigh Valley Railroad artifacts, and business and community archives. Jack collected, researched, and preserved starting as a young man in 1942 until his passing in 2016. The museum is dedicated to continuing his passion for future generations. Not only did Jack meticulously document life in Weatherly (Carbon County, PA), but the materials he collected on industrial railroad history rival more well-known professional collections.
Whitehall Historical Preservation Society – Helfrich Springs Grist Mill
Saturday, July 22 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
501 Mickley Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052
Join us for Open Mill/Museum tours of Helfrich Springs Grist Mill and Peter Grim House, and discover the history and stories of Whitehall Township.
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*Lehigh Valley Passport to History is funded in part with funding received through the County of Northampton’s Hotel Tax Program, and the County of Lehigh Tourism Development Program.