1803 House in Emmaus, PA

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1803 House in Emmaus, PA The 1803 House is a colonial house built in the year 1803 in Emmaus, PA. The 1803 House was built by Jacob Ehrenhardt Jr.

the son of one of the founders of Emmaus. This house is preserved and maintained by the "Friends of the 1803 House" and is recorded in the National Register of Historic Places.

10/30/2026

Please join us to continue our mission to restore the 1803 House in Emmaus!

The Friends of the 1803 House are excited to announce that the construction of the new roof is now complete!!!Thank you ...
10/18/2026

The Friends of the 1803 House are excited to announce that the construction of the new roof is now complete!!!

Thank you to everyone has supported our efforts through this long journey!!! Without you we would have never been able to replace the roof.

Also, we would like to thank East Penn Roofing for their commitment and dedication in the construction of the new roof. You have helped us protect a part of our community’s history.

We are fulfilling our mission of preserving and maintaining the 1803 House, as a museum for the community of Emmaus and protecting the past while ensuring that next generations will learn from our history.

The Friends of the 1803 House are excited to announce that East Penn Roofing has begun construction on our roof!! Thank...
09/18/2026

The Friends of the 1803 House are excited to announce that East Penn Roofing has begun construction on our roof!! Thank you to everyone who has supported us through this long journey. There is now light at the end of the tunnel. Updates to follow...

Communities across the United States are celebrating our 250th Anniversary, including Emmaus. We will be celebrating wit...
07/22/2026

Communities across the United States are celebrating our 250th Anniversary, including Emmaus. We will be celebrating with a weekend-long festival on July, 24th, 25th and 26th with many, many activities, events, food and so much more. Visit the event section of Emmaus, PA America 250 page (1) Emmaus, PA America 250 | Facebook to see the full schedule and more information.

The 1803 House, along with the Shelter House Society, the Knauss Homestead and Gods Acre, will be open on the 25th, with each offering unique demonstrations, stories and activities. A free shuttle will travel to each historic site throughout the day. You can catch the shuttle at 2nd and Main Street.

A stroll through the 1803 House will take you back to the colonial life of the early 1800’s. Also, there will be fun with colonial toys, scavenger hunts for the kids, American Flag presentation, and so much more. We will be open from 10am to 4pm…

The Shelter House will present a live reenactment of colonial revolutionary war soldiers by the 2nd Regiment of Pennsylvania. And the Emmaus Heritage Festival will be held at the Emmaus Historical Society, from 10am to 5pm featuring live music, makers row, artisan village, food truck and displays and interactive games.

Hope to see you on the 25th...

Did you know that the 1803 House, Shelter House and Knauss homestead are one of the stops on Lehigh County America250 Tr...
06/23/2026

Did you know that the 1803 House, Shelter House and Knauss homestead are one of the stops on Lehigh County America250 Treasure Trail. Let’s celebrate with all the 16 other historic sites. Go to Lehigh County Treasure Trail | Discover Lehigh Valley and you will find a map of the 16 sites on the treasure trail. There is information on site and where to find it…Celebrate America 250 by discovering the stories that shaped Lehigh County. The Lehigh County Treasure Trail takes you on a journey through some of the region’s most fascinating historic landmarks, museums, parks, and cultural attractions. Whether you’re exploring a revolutionary-era site, learning about local industry, or uncovering hidden gems, every stop offers a new piece of our community’s story.

The Emmaus Arts Commission created this beautiful historic depiction of Emmaus mural. It is located on Short Road on th...
06/23/2026

The Emmaus Arts Commission created this beautiful historic depiction of Emmaus mural. It is located on Short Road on the side of Buss Paints. The 1803 House is honored to be included in the mural. Thank you!!! And there are more murals to come!

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55 South Keystone Avenue
Emmaus, PA
18049

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+16109650152

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