The Lower Macungie Historical Society took the opportunity to promote its upcoming short film about The Fries Rebellion of 1798-1799 during Lehigh Valley Passport to History festivities recently. The film will tell the story of a violent insurrection against the first federal tax on property in the very early years of the United States. Pennsylvania German farmers in the greater Lehigh Valley area were among those who opposed the tax, according to organizers. ABOVE: Lower Macungie Historical Society members Chad Markwich and Robbie Flynn discuss the upcoming short film about the Fries Rebellion with Ann Bartholomew, a Lower Macungie Historical Society board member, during Lehigh Valley Passport to History festivities.

Press Photos by C. Richard Chartrand Lower Macungie Township Historical Society member Sarajane Williams talks with Gloria Zimmerman, president of the Weisenberg/Lowhill Township Historical Society.