Emmaus Historical Society

07/26/2026

07/26/2026

What an incredible day at the Emmaus Heritage Festival! ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday such a success—our amazing vendors, talented demonstrators, generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, hardworking board members, entertainers, community partners, public works, and, of course, the hundreds of visitors who came out to celebrate the rich history and heritage of Emmaus with us for this special Emmaus, PA America 250 event!

The festival wouldn’t be possible without each and every one of you. Thank you for your enthusiasm, support, and community spirit!

The celebration continues today at Emmaus Community Park! The Emmaus Historical Society will be there all day with a variety of memorabilia for sale! Music, crafters and more fun! Be sure to stop by and don’t miss the second of two community worship services. This morning at 9:30am at Emmaus Community Park there will be a Community Ecumenical Worship Service. See the details below—we’d love to see you there as we wrap up a wonderful weekend of celebrating Emmaus Borough together.

07/25/2026

Playing now until 2pm - Mike and Lisa from Woodside Avenue! Come grab lunch and listen to great music!!

07/25/2026

Happening NOW at the Emmaus Heritage Festival! 🇺🇸

Step inside the Emmaus Historical Society and meet one of America’s most fascinating Founding Fathers—Dr. Benjamin Franklin!

Hear stories, ask questions, and experience history brought to life by this beloved historical interpreter.

🕧 Meet Dr. Franklin at:
12:30 PM
2:30 PM

Don’t miss this chance to shake hands with history while you’re enjoying all the Heritage Festival has to offer!

07/25/2026

📖🇺🇸 Spend Time with George & Martha Washington Today! 🇺🇸📖

Step back into the Revolutionary era as George and Martha Washington share the delightful children’s story George Washington and the General’s Dog by Frank Murphy.

Perfect for young historians and families, this engaging reading brings history to life through one of America’s most beloved founding figures—and his loyal four-legged friend!

📚 Reading Times:
🕜 1:30 PM
🕞 3:30 PM

Stop by, listen to the story, meet George and Martha Washington and make a special America250PA Emmaus and Heritage Festival memory. We hope to see you!

07/25/2026

Brewed with Friendship. Shared with Community.

Some partnerships are about more than creating something special—they’re about celebrating community.

A heartfelt thank you to our friends and neighbors at Yergey Brewing for crafting the Goode Ale especially for the Emmaus Historical Society as part of the Emmaus Heritage Festival! This one-of-a-kind brew was created out of friendship, generosity, and a shared love for our community and its history.

We are especially grateful to Jim, Matt, Naomi, and the entire Yergey Brewing team for their enthusiasm, creativity, and support. (Did you know Naomi is a quilter and there’s a raffle for the most stunning quilt with portion of proceeds coming to us?!) Your kindness and collaboration have made this year’s festival even more memorable.

Be sure to raise a glass of Goode Ale as we celebrate the people, partnerships, and history that make Emmaus such a special place.

Cheers to great friends, great neighbors, and great community! 🍻

07/25/2026

Celebrate Craftsmanship! 🪵

One of the best parts of the Emmaus Heritage Festival is watching traditional skills come to life before your eyes.

See authentic woodworking, leather crafting, painting, broom making, wheelwright demonstrations, and more as talented artisans share techniques that have been passed down for generations.

These aren’t just demonstrations—they’re living pieces of American history.

Join us tomorrow and experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the past!

📍 Emmaus Historical Society Grounds
🕙 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

07/25/2026

🍰🎉 Step Right Up for an Olde Fashioned Cake Walk! 🎉🍰

One of our sweetest Heritage Festival traditions is back!

Join us for an Olde Fashioned Cake Walk, where a little luck, a little music, and a lot of smiles could win you a delicious homemade cake to take home.

🧁 Cake Walk Times:
🕦 11:30 a.m.
🕝 2:30 p.m.

Bring the kids, gather your friends, and enjoy this classic community tradition that has delighted generations. Whether you’re hoping to win a cake or simply enjoy the fun, it’s a wonderful way to experience the charm of the Emmaus Heritage Festival.

📍 Taking place on the street in front of the Emmaus Historical Society

Who knows? You just might leave with dessert! 🍰❤️

07/25/2026

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! 🇺🇸

The Emmaus Heritage Festival begins with one of the most iconic moments in American history!

Join us as Benjamin Franklin officially opens the festival with a stirring reading of the Declaration of Independence, setting the stage for a day filled with history, music, demonstrations, family fun, and community celebration.

📜 Declaration of Independence Reading
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Emmaus Historical Society Grounds
218 Main Street, Emmaus

After the opening ceremony, Emmaus Moravian Church Brass Choir will be with us to play at 10:15am.

Be sure to Meet Dr. Franklin during special appearances at 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM inside the museum. Ask questions, take photos, and enjoy a conversation with one of America’s most fascinating Founding Fathers!

Bring your family, wear your patriotic spirit, and help us celebrate the people, places, and stories that make our heritage come alive.

History really can be fun! We can’t wait to welcome you to the Emmaus Heritage Festival!

07/24/2026

A Festival for Every Generation ❤️

Looking for something the whole family will enjoy tomorrow during Emmaus, PA America 250 - everything! When you visit the Heritage Festival on the site of the Emmaus Historical Society …

we’ll offer far more than exhibits—it’s a day filled with demonstrations, storytelling, hands-on experiences, music, delicious food, children’s activities, historic tours, artisans, and community spirit.

Whether you’re 5 or 95, you’ll find plenty to explore while celebrating the rich heritage of Emmaus and the people who helped shape our community.

History has never been this much fun!