1. 1803 HouseStep inside and go back in time to the early 1800s after the Moravians settled in Emmaus. From the moment you walk through the door of the 1803 House, you can almost feel what it was like in Emmaus at the beginning of the 19th century. Close the door behind you and look around the […]
2. America on WheelsAmerica on Wheels is an over-the-road transportation museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It features over 23,000 square feet of exhibit space with three main galleries, rotating exhibits, the HubCap Cafe, and a vehicle art gallery. The museum’s collection features over 75 bicycles, motorcycles, automobiles, and trucks that tell the story of people and products on the […]
3. Coopersburg Historical SocietyVisitors to the Coopersburg Historical Society Museum will have the opportunity to learn about the history and founding of our town from it’s 18th century origin as a stopping point on the Bethlehem-Philadelphia road to the present time. During that time period it experienced growth and prosperity with diverse businesses that included the Seven […]
4. Das Awkscht FeschtFor more than 60 years, Das Awkscht Fescht has been a summer tradition for all ages. Offering three fun-packed days in a beautiful park setting, this annual event is one of the largest antique and classic car shows in the country, and a perfect way for families to celebrate summer. Held during the first weekend […]
5. Emmaus Historical SocietyThe Emmaus Historical Society collects, preserves, and showcases Emmaus artifacts, documents, histories, photographs, and genealogy for displays, research, and educational programs and events throughout the year. The Society makes accessible the history of Emmaus, ensuring that historic preservation plays a role in our community. The Society offers exceptional group tours for any group of 2 […]
6. George Taylor HouseThe George Taylor House is located at 35 South Front Street in Catasauqua, PA. The building was built in 1768 by Philadelphia Carpenters for George Taylor, one of the 56 signers of the American Declaration of Independence. Situated on five acres in a park-like setting overlooking the historic Lehigh River Canal, the George Taylor House […]
7. Historic Catasauqua Preservation AssociationHCPA traces its beginnings to 1983 when a small group of residents banded together to prepare applications for the establishment of two national historic districts in the Borough of Catasauqua (Lehigh County, Pennsylvania); the Biery’s Port Historic District and the Mansion District. Since then, HCPA has worked to revive and maintain the towpath along the […]
8. Kalmbach Memorial Park & EstateKalmbach Memorial Park is a distinct community center established by the late industrialist, Frederick Kalmbach Sr., founder of Electric Furnace Man, in Emmaus, PA. Although born in Germany in 1879, Mr. Kalmbach felt deeply privileged to experience the freedoms and cultural diversity of America. Therefore, he bequeathed his twenty-acre homestead as a place for others […]
9. Knauss HomesteadThe Knauss Homestead house was built in 1777 for Sebastian Knauss – one of the Founding Fathers. He donated land to the Emmaus Moravian Church for the establishment of our community. Join us for Old Fashioned Christmas in Emmaus, bingo, festivals and tours.
10. Lehigh County Historical SocietyThe Lehigh County Historical Society is one of the largest historical societies in America. Our 30,000- square-foot headquarters museum, the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, is a state-of-the-art climate-controlled facility that houses one of the finest historical research libraries in the state of Pennsylvania. The Heritage Museum includes 6 galleries with more than 13,000 square feet […]
11. Lower Macungie Township Historical SocietyVisitors to the Lower Macungie Historical Society will learn about the history and development of Lower Macungie Township (LMT) and the surrounding region. Agriculture, iron mining and Pennsylvania German heritage are a central part of 18th and 19th-century LMT history. The museum features many displays, interpretive signs, artifacts, a farm wagon, a large screen TV […]
12. Shelter House SocietyShelter House is a historic home located at Emmaus, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, believed to be the oldest continuously occupied structure in the Lehigh Valley, as well as the oldest building in Emmaus. Hours by appointment only.
13. Weisenberg-Lowhill Township Historical SocietyWeisenberg-Lowhill Township Historical Society promotes the discovery, collection, preservation, archive, display, interpretations and publication of the history, historical records, culture, landmarks, artifacts, memorabilia, and data of, and relating to Weisenberg and Lowhill Townships and their surrounding areas. Visit the society, located in the former Werleys Corner Hotel, in New Tripoli, to see clothing, furniture, photographs, […]
14. Whitehall Historical Preservation SocietyBuilt by Peter Grim in 1807, the Helfrich Springs Grist Mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The Whitehall Historical Preservation Society began preservation of the mill in 1984. It has become the hub for our monthly speaker programs and special events, while standing as a museum of Whitehall Township’s […]