
1719 Museum
The 1719 Herr House stands as the oldest structure and the...
1719 Museum
1849 Hans Herr Drive Willow Street, PA 17584
Lancaster County museums and tours offer insight into every aspect of the culture in PA Dutch Country, from local art and the Amish community to natural science, trains and Lancaster history.
DID YOU KNOW? Since its founding in 1729, Lancaster has had a rich and varied history. On September 27, 1777 Lancaster hosted the Second Continental Congress, turning the city into the U.S. capital for one day!
Learn more fun facts about Lancaster when you dive deep into its history on your next visit. You can even combine outdoor adventure throughout the county with it's history!
LancasterHistory welcomes you to the Lancaster Campus of History—our region’s hub for history and heritage and the perfect place in Central Pennsylvania for citizens to connect with the past. American history begins on the local level, and the Lancaster region played a critical role in the formation of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in the design of the founding documents of the United States a unique experiment in freedom and democracy.
Visit Wheatland, the beloved home of 15th U.S. President James Buchanan, where period furnishings and personal artifacts tell the story of Buchanan, the president who struggled to calm a divided nation on the brink of civil war. Visitors will tour the 1828 mansion with knowledgeable guides, making it the perfect experience for history buffs and presidential history and home enthusiasts.
When you shop at Lancaster Central Market at Penn Square in the heart of Lancaster City you become a part of a living history. This is America's oldest farmers' market building. Since the 1730's farmers have been bringing meats and vegetables to the site for sale to local residents. Many of today's standholders have been "on market" since the early 1900's.
Visit the circa 1794 Georgian-style mansion of General Edward Hand, adjutant general to George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Historic Rock Ford is situated on 33 acres on the banks of the Conestoga River one mile south of Lancaster. Guided tours are offers of the Hand Mansion as well as the opportunity to visit the new John J. Snyder, Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts housed on the second floor of the reconstructed 18th century bank barn.
Since its start in 1732, the Historic Ephrata Cloister has attracted visitors fascinated by the community’s unique lifestyle that allowed the creation of incredible architecture, original music, significant publications, and remarkable art. Originally, Ephrata was a retreat from worldly distractions where devoted members followed a disciplined life designed to prepare them for a heavenly existence. Today, you can explore the surviving historic site and discover the history and culture of an intriguing story in the nation’s past.
By the 1830s, Lancaster County became an important area for those individuals on their journey to freedom. The county's location along the Mason-Dixon line, some of its residents' devotion to freedom (supported by religious convictions), and Lancaster’s transportation connections to other free northern states made it ideal as a pathway to freedom.
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Historic Zerchers Hotel, 11 Green Street
Christiana,
PA
17509
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