Welcome to Jacobs Tavern at Yergey Brewery at 235 Main Street, Emmaus, PA... February 24th from 2pm to 6pm: Taste special ale brewed by Yergey's and local ciders, cocktails and wine offerings; Break bread with homemade food from Why Not Burgerz; Enjoy the acoustic sounds by Russ Rentler; There will be a Gift Card Board, Lottery Ticket Board and a 50/50 Raffle; Plus, so much more! And learn more about colonial times in Emmaus and Jacob Ehrenhardt Jr. the builder of the 1803 House! [2024 flier]
The Friends of the 1803 House will be presenting at the Emmaus Historical Society March Program. "Dig this: The archaeological Dig at the 1803 House Explanined..." The presentation will be on March 21, 2024 at 7:00pm at St. Johns Lutheran Church located at 501 Chestnut Street, Emmaus. Begun by a teacher of Seven Generations Charter School in 2012, the dig project at the 1803 House, was adpoted by Lehigh University Professor of Archaeology, David Small, and his students from 2014 to 2019. Over the years, as we peeled back the layers of soil and artifacts we looked for answers to the myster of what the sturcture on the kitchend end of the house could be. What did we Discover?
Stone Farm Cellars & Vineyard, Thursday, June 20th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm: The Friends of the 1803 House would like to invite you to a Fundraiser at Stone Farm Cellars & Vineyard at 5831 Vera Cruz Road, Center Valley. Tickets: $25 which includes one drink and grazing board [$15 goes directly to the 1803 House]; Lottery Ticket Wreath and a 50/50 Raffle! Enjoy a summer evening with friends while tasting a cool glass of wine or icy cold beer, while listening to the acoustic sounds of Hannah Violet! Additional drinks and food are available for purchase! Contact your 1803 House member to purchase tickets, call 484-264-8645 or email friends@1803house.org to reserve tickets payable at the door with cash, check or Venmo. Also, tickets will be sold at the door for $30. Grazing board and other expenses are graciously donated by Santander Bank of Emmaus. Go to Summer Events.
Lehigh Valley Passport to History at the 1803 House...July 20th from 10am to 4pm and July 21st from noon-4pm: The Lehigh Valley Pssport to History is a celebration of local history, stories, and the community that brings Lehigh Valley history to life. The event gives an opportunity for visitors, to explore local history through a variety of museum tours, interactive exhibits, children’s activities, and more. The 1803 House is currently working on the weekend, so more information to come soon. Go to Summer Events.
Emmaus Community Yard Sale at the 1803 House...September 7, 2024 from 8am-noon; Antiques and quality household items for sale.
Emmaus Heritage Alliance Festival...September 21, 2024: Organized by the Emmaus Heritage Alliance on the grounds of the Emmaus Historical Society at 218 Main Street, Emmaus, PA. In the past there has been Live Music, crafts, PA Long Rifle Demo, Interactive Displays and games, Wildlands Conservancy and a Blacksmith Demo. 2022 Emmaus Heritage Alliance Festival Flier.
Stone Farm Cellars & Vineyard, Thursday, November 14th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm flier:The Friends of the 1803 House would like to invite you to a Fundraiser at Stone Farm Cellars & Vineyard at 5831 Vera Cruz Road, Center Valley. Tickets: $25 which includes one drink and grazing board [$15 goes directly to the 1803 House]; Themed Basklet Raffle and a 50/50 Raffle! Enjoy a fall evening with friends while tasting a cool glass of wine or icy cold beer, while listening to the acoustic sounds of Hannah Violet! Additional drinks and food are available for purchase! Contact your 1803 House member to purchase tickets, call 484-264-8645 or email friends@1803house.org to reserve tickets payable at the door with cash, check or Venmo. Also, tickets will be sold at the door for $30. Grazing board and other expenses are graciously donated by Schantz Funeral Home in Emmaus.
"Old Fashioned Christmas at the 1803 House and all of Emmaus" December 7th from 10am to 2pm...There will be: a fire in the open-hearth baking apple cobbler, holiday treats; Christmas tree with colonial decorations; windowsills decorated by members of the Emmaus Garden Club; Macungie Ministrelaires singing Christmas Carols, Decorated Douglas Fir holiday wreaths for sale; Ornament crafting for the children: 1803 House and holiday items for sale; special raffles; Scale models of Emmaus historic sites by Andre Fatula; How were wreaths decorated in 1803? Stop by and see; Holiday tours of the house and so much more; Other; historic Emmaus sites will be open: The Emmaus Historical Society, The Knauss Homestead; The Shelter House; Plus, many holiday events happening in Emmaus. Go to Winter Events; Morning Call Article; Holiday Photo Summary; 2023 Flier