This August, local historical sites are partnering to host Lehigh Valley Passport to History Month. The month is a celebration of local history, stories and the community that bring Lehigh Valley history to life.

Each weekend in August, different participating locations will open their doors to the public with tours, activities and programs for visitors of all ages.

Adapted from last year’s Passport to History Weekend, the monthlong celebration allows history buffs and local residents to reach more of the area’s historic sites.

“We are proud to share that due to demand, our event is now an entire month: August 2021,” Megan van Ravenswaay, executive director of the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society said. “We know everyone is eager to get out and explore our local cultural sites and museums.

“Each weekend a different Passport partners site will offer tours, activities and behind the scenes opportunities for families and individuals. Our 40 partners are eager to safely welcome visitors to enjoy the art, history and culture in our community together while supporting our area museums.”

The full event schedule is available by visiting www.lvhistory.org/passport-to-history-day.

Child-friendly tours and children’s activities and games will be available for lots of family fun.

To date, participating locations include:

Weekend 1 (Aug. 7 and 8):

•Leesport Lock House Foundation - Saturday Only

•National Canal Museum - Saturday Only

•No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum

•Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society

•Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center

Weekend 2 (Aug. 14 and 15):

•1803 House

•Emmaus Historical Society

•Forks Township Historical Society

•Lower Macungie Historical Society

•Whitehall Historical Preservation Society

•Williams Township Historical Society - Saturday Only

•Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

Weekend 3 (Aug. 21 and 22):

•Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites

•Historic Easton Cemetery

•Jacobsburg Historical Society

•Moravian Historical Society

•Slate Belt Heritage Center

Weekend 4 (Aug. 28 and 29):

•Coopersburg Historical Society

•National Museum of Industrial History

Lehigh Valley Passport to History sites continue to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health guidelines to ensure safety for their visitors. Check with each site for their updated policies.

Passport to History Month is proudly sponsored by Free Bridge Realty.