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LEHIGH VALLEY (July 9, 2021) – This August, local historical sites are partnering to host Lehigh Valley Passport to History Month. The month is a celebration of local history, stories, and the community that bring Lehigh Valley history to life. Each weekend in August, different participating locations will open their doors to the public with tours, activities, and programs for visitors of all ages.
Adapted from last year’s Passport to History Weekend, the month-long celebration allows history buffs and local residents to reach more of the area’s historic sites.
“We are proud to share that due to demand, our event is now an entire month: August 2021,” said Megan van Ravenswaay, Executive Director of the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society. “We know everyone is eager to get out and explore our local cultural sites and museums. Each weekend a different Passport partners site will offer tours, activities, and behind the scenes opportunities for families and individuals. Our forty partners are eager to safely welcome visitors to enjoy the art, history, and culture in our community together while supporting our area museums.”
The full event schedule is available by visiting www.lvhistory.org/passport-to-history-day.
Child-friendly tours and children’s activities and games will be available for tons of family fun!
To date, participating locations include:
Weekend 1 (Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8):
- Leesport Lock House Foundation – Saturday Only
- National Canal Museum – Saturday Only
- No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum
- Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society
- Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
Weekend 2 (Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15):
- 1803 House
- Emmaus Historical Society
- Forks Township Historical Society
- Lower Macungie Historical Society
- Whitehall Historical Preservation Society
- Williams Township Historical Society – Saturday Only
- Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Weekend 3 (Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22):
- Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites
- Historic Easton Cemetery
- Jacobsburg Historical Society
- Moravian Historical Society
- Slate Belt Heritage Center
Weekend 4 (Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29):
- Coopersburg Historical Society
- National Museum of Industrial History
Lehigh Valley Passport to History sites continue to follow CDC and state health guidelines to ensure safety for their visitors. Please check with each site for their updated policies.
Passport to History Month is proudly sponsored by Free Bridge Realty.
About Passport to History:
Lehigh Valley Passport to History is a partnership of 40 historic sites and resources in and around Pennsylvania’s Lehigh and Northampton counties. The group helps to promote local tourism and shares historical activities, events, tours, and exhibitions throughout the Valley.
Visit lvhistory.org for more information.
Information provided to TVL by:
Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society
342 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042
https://lvhistory.org/
