Emmaus and the Revolutionary War: The Often Untold and Forgotten Story

Join us as we share the Revolutionary War history of Emmaus and the Moravians living there during those difficult years. You will learn of the kind and generous deeds of the Moravians of this small village during the Revolutionary War and will hear of the bravery and lives of the twelve men of Emmaus whose military service was not recognized for 150 years.

Jeanne Harakal grew up in Emmaus and is a lifelong member of the Emmaus Moravian Church. She joined the Emmaus Historical Society in 2008, and through researching local history and her own genealogy, she discovered her deep local ties to the early history of Emmaus and Lower Macungie Township. Since 2009, she has served on the Emmaus Historical Society Board of Directors in the positions of Director, Vice President, and President.

Please note, the talk is on the second floor of our historic eighteenth-century building, which is accessible only by stairs.