Published August 11. 2022 11:26AM
Lehigh Valley Passport to History’s flagship event Passport to History Month returned featuring five weekends of fun in July. Thirty-two historic sites signed on to open their doors for free tours, activities and programs for visitors of all ages.
Passport to History Month is a celebration of local history, stories and the community that brings Lehigh Valley history to life.
“The greater Lehigh Valley area has an incredibly rich and diverse history,” Susan Ellis, marketing chair for Lehigh Valley Passport to History and executive director of the Moravian Historical Society said.
“Lehigh Valley Passport to History is proud that our partners are making historic sites and museums accessible to everyone by providing free admission during their featured weekend. This is a terrific opportunity to learn about the cultural resources in this area.”
Passport to History Month was sponsored by Working Dog Press, Embassy Bank, Kutztown Folk Festival, Webfoot Digital and EBC Printing.
Passport to History is supported in part with funding provided from the Northampton County Hotel Tax Grant, the Lehigh County Hotel Tax Program and from the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
The 1803 House, 55 S. Keystone Ave, Emmaus, participated in Lehigh Valley Passport to History July 23 and 24. ABOVE: Volunteer Dick Farmer, seated, tells visitors the history of the 1803 House.
The 1803 House displays toys from the time period. James Harda is catching rings by flipping the stringed ring onto the stick. His brother Charles flips the stringed ball to get it into the cup.
RIGHT: The dancing doll is placed on a thin board with the doll standing on it. Tapping the board makes the doll jump and dance.
ABOVE: Silas Steele wants to give the dancing doll try.
PRESS PHOTOS BY C. RICHARD CHARTRAND The front door of the 1803 House is open July 23 and 24 for visitors to see the many displays during Lehigh Valley Passport to History.
