Press Photo by C. Richard Chartrand Early history of the United States was on display at the 1803 House, 55 S. Keystone Ave., Emmaus, during Lehigh Valley Passport to History festivities recently. The 1803 House was built by Jacob Ehrenhardt Jr., son of Jacob Ehrenhardt Sr., one of the founders of what would become Emmaus borough. The house is now a museum. ABOVE: Dick Farmer, right, president of The Friends of the 1803 House board of directors, talks with Larry and Carol Yocum about the history of rebuilding and restoring the house. Additional photos appear on Page A7.

RIGHT: Exhibits at the museum include a display of artifacts unearthed at the house and on its grounds. ‘Passport to History' visitors also learned about candle making. The 1803 House was among more than 35 historic sites participating in the Lehigh Valley Passport to History event recently. PRESS PHOTOS BY C. RICHARD CHARTRAND

ABOVE: Ellie Maia and Sue Wolf join Marian Schneck, vice president of The Friends of the 1803 House board of directors, for a photo.

Organizers also offered refreshments at the house. Sale of the commemorative mugs is among fundraisers for The Friends of the 1803 House.