Lehigh Valley Passport to History and Lehigh Valley With Love are partnering together to launch a monthly virtual history series starting on January 18, 2022.
The series, hosted by Lehigh Valley with Love Media’s George Wacker, will air live on third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. on the Lehigh Valley Passport to History Facebook page. Each 30-minute episode will highlight a different theme and discussion from the night’s participating historic sites.
“In this time of COVID, armchair traveling has really taken off. The Passport to History Virtual Series gives people in our region—and beyond—a great chance to learn more about our member sites and the history stories they preserve,” said Beth Twiss Houting, Lehigh Valley Passport to History Vice Chair.
The January program delves into winter survival and food preservation. Participating speakers include the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center and Washington Crossing Park.
The 2022 Lehigh Valley Passport to History Monthly Virtual Program topics include:
- Tuesday, January 18: Surviving Winter & Food Preservation
- Tuesday, February 15: Black History
- Tuesday, March 15: Women’s History
- Tuesday, April 19: Historic Gardening and Summer Kitchens
- Tuesday, May 17: Sports and Games
- Tuesday, June 21: Education
- Tuesday, July 19: Independence Day
- Tuesday, August 16: Live from Passport to History Month
- Tuesday September 20: Native American History
- Tuesday, October 18: Haunted Historic Lehigh Valley
- Tuesday, November 15: Veteran History
- Tuesday, December 20: Holiday Traditions
After airing, all episodes will be posted on the Lehigh Valley Passport to History and Lehigh Valley With Love websites for viewers who are unable to watch them live.
To learn more, please visit lvhistory.org and follow “Lehigh Valley Passport to History” on Facebook. ###
January’s livestreams are at the links below
About Passport to History:
Lehigh Valley Passport to History is a partnership of 49 historic sites and resources in and around Pennsylvania’s Lehigh and Northampton counties. The group helps to promote local tourism and shares historical activities, events, tours, and exhibitions throughout the Valley. Visit lvhistory.org for more information.
About Lehigh Valley with Love Media:
Lehigh Valley with Love Media is an award winning digital media and entertainment company specializing in social, video, podcasting, and live streaming.
The Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast has more than 3 million downloads and features local stories from local people.
Learn more at https://linktr.ee/lvwithlove
Media Contact:
Amanda Ruth
Ruthless Media & Marketing LLC
484-894-9116
media@lvhistory.org
lvhistory.org
