A Revolutionary Journey Into The History of Emmaus.
Built in 1777 by Heinrich Knauss for his Father, Sebastian Knauss, the Knauss Homestead is a living tribute to the founding of the Moravian community of Emmaus, as well as the United States of America during the Revolutionary War era. Whether you’re a descendant of one of our founders, or just interested in the rich history of the Lehigh Valley, you’ll find your history here at the homestead.
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Old Fashioned Christmas at the Knauss Homestead
It’s time to celebrate at the Knauss Homestead as part of the Emmaus Old Fashioned Christmas on December 3rd!
The Knauss Homestead November Newsletter
Here’s a quick recap of all that we’ve accomplished in the second half of the year at the Knauss Homestead from our resident historian and Treasurer, John Schmoyer.
The Knauss Homestead Barn Restoration Project
Our Pennsylvania Bank Barn was (we think) constructed some time in the 1850s. We’ve just begun work restoring it back to its original beauty!
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