2025 Peach Festival A Sweet Success at the Knauss Homestead
The 4th Annual Peach Festival was held at the historic Knauss Homestead in Emmaus, PA on Saturday, July 26th, from Noon until 4PM. More than 900 members of the community came out to celebrate summer, small businesses, and local history while enjoying fantastic food, drinks, and art!
Join Our Board of Directors! Secretary Seat Open for Nominations
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Board of Directors as Board Secretary. If you’re as dedicated to historic preservation and community building as we are, check it out!
Third Grade Hex Sign Design Contest Winners Have Been Announced!
COMMuNITYWe were so happy to have third grade students from Macungie Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, and Lincoln Elementary School spend time with us over the past few weeks, learning all about life at the The Knauss Homestead over the past few...
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Sebastian Heinrich Knauss (1714-1777)
Sebastian Heinrich Knauss, born in 1714 in Germany was one of the founders of Emmaus, PA. This is his story.
Who Lived at the Knauss Homestead?
This is a history of everyone who’s resided at the Knauss Homestead from 1777-1935.