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Emmaus America250 at the 1803 House

        
The year 2026 is a time ot celebrate by discovering stories that shaped our country and the 1803 House is a perfect historic site of our community's story. Communities across the United State are celebrating our 250th Anniversary, including Emmaus.  We will be celebrating with a weekend long festival on July 24th, 25th and 26th with many, many activities, events, food and so much more.  The 1803 House, along with the Shelter House, Society, the Knauss Homestead and Gods Acre, will be open on the 25th, with each offering unique demonstration, stories and activities.  A free shuttle will travel to each site.  A stroll through the 1803 House will be open from 10am to 4pm and will take you back to colonial life of the 1800's.  There will be fun with colonial toys, scavenger hunts for kids, American flag presentation and so much more.                   

1803 House Fundraiser at Stone Cellar Farm Winery

 Stone Farm Cellars Vineyard...held in Summer and/or Fall each year from 5:30 to 8:00pm... Join us at the winery for an evening of good wine, with good friends and for a good cause while listening to the acoustic sounds if local musicians. Tickets are $30 which includes one drink and grazing board. Plus, additional drinks and food available for purchases. Try your luck at winning a raffle of exquisite local art, themed baskets and 50/50. Grazing board and other expenses are graciously donated by Schantz Funeral Home and Santander Bank both from Emmaus. 

                        

Emmaus Heritage Festival

  
Emmaus Heritage Alliance Festival always held in Seotember from 11am to 3pm: Organized by the Emmaus Heritage Alliance: Emmaus Historical Society, Shelter House, Knauss Homestead, 1803 House, Emmaus Public Library, Emmaus Moravian Church and the Emmaus Main Street Partners. Located on the grounds of the Emmaus Historical Society at 218 Main Street, Emmaus, PA. Featuring Live Music, Crafts, Food Truck, PA Long Rifle Demo, Interactive Displays, Games and Blacksmith Demo. 2024 Emmaus Heritage Festival flier.

Lehigh Valley Passport to History at the1803 House

The Lehigh Valley Passport to History is a celebration of local history, stories, and the community that brings Lehigh Valley history to life. The event gives an opportunity for visitors, to explore local history through a variety of museum tours, interactive exhibits, children’s activities, and more. The 1803 House has been participating since 2019.  Below are some pictures from the past events.
                 

1803 House SPRING and FALL Community Yard Sale...


Emmaus Community Yard Sale twice a year...Always 1st Saturday after Memorial and Labor Day from 8am to noon; rain date the 8th: The Emmaus Community is having one big yard sale and the 1803 House is participating.  There will be antiques and quality household items for sale.  All proceeds go the the preservation and restoration of th 1803 House...

1803 House Tours:


Step inside and go back in time to the early 1800's after the Moravians had settled in Emmaus. This beautiful renovated "time capsule" of the past is a vital link to our heritage and one of the oldest structures in the borough of Emmaus. The 1803 House offers tours by appointment only for families, groups or individuals. Each tour is given by 1803 House Board members. Since we totally rely on donations to achieve our mission, we would greatly appreciate a donation. To Visit;