Press Photos by C. Richard Chartrand The Knauss Homestead was among the more than 35 area historical sites participating in Lehigh Valley Passport to History festivities July 22-23. Built in 1777, the homestead is recognized as among the earliest surviving sites of the Moravian community that would become Emmaus. ABOVE: Michelle and Doug Metz join history buff Kiefer Goedtel, who especially likes old barns, at the Knauss Homestead, 152 E. Main St., Emmaus.

Gene Clock, president of the board of directors of The Knauss Homestead Preservation Society, joins John Schmoyer, treasurer, for a photo.

A living area in the homestead is displayed.

The homestead hearth display captures the heart of the home in the early days of the United States.

Photo Courtesy of Gene Clock Mara Fischer, a descendant of Sebastian Knauss, offers cookies to visitors at the Knauss Homestead. Heinrich Knauss, son of Sebastian Knauss, built the family homestead on a 200-acre parcel of land purchased by his father in 1747.