Posted:
06/13/2022
| by Katie
Historic Places to Visit in Lancaster, PA
Explore Lancaster County's history and heritage.
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum is a living history museum interpreting Pennsylvania German Life from 1740-1940. It has over 40 historic structures on 100 acres of land. While you visit costumed guides explain PA German traditions and folklore, and skilled artisans demonstrate traditional crafts and open hearth cooking. Groups can also take horse-drawn wagon rides around the property.
Wright’s Ferry Mansion
38 South Second Street, Columbia
Built in 1738, Wright’s Ferry Mansion is a wonderful example of English Quaker elegance and simplicity. The mansion houses provide a wonderful collection of Philadelphia furniture, English ceramics, needlework, metals and glass all made prior to 1750. The home reflects the sophisticated tastes and interests of its original owner, Susanna Wright. This home is open for tours May through October- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Robert Fulton Birthplace
1932 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville
Inventor of the steamboat, Robert Fulton lived right here in Lancaster, PA. Visitors can explore Fulton’s restored and furnished house as well as see exhibits chronicling his life and accomplishments. Adjacent to the house is a beautiful garden with historic paintings. Guests can tour the house Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Cornwall Iron Furnace
94 Rexmont Road, Cornwall
Working from 1742 to 1883, the Cornwall Iron Furnace is one of the world’s best preserved nineteenth-century charcoal ironmaking facilities. Serving primarily as a producer of pig iron products, the Cornwall Furnace cast cannons for the American Revolution. After visiting the furnace, be sure to walk around the beautiful grounds and property.
Demuth Museum
120 East King Street, Lancaster
Located in the restored home and painting studio of American modernist artist Charles Demuth, the Museum showcases a permanent collection consisting of 50 Charles Demuth original works. Visitors can experience the environment where Demuth created his more that 1,000 watercolors, drawings and architectural oils. Inside his studio you can look out the very window that inspired a number of his artworks.