
Herr House
A Registered Historic Landmark
Built with sandstone quarried on-site, the 1719 Herr House represents the economic success of the original Mennonite settlers of Lancaster County. It is also the oldest original Mennonite meeting house still standing in the Western Hemisphere.
Contact, Hours, & Admission
1719 Museum
Featuring the 1719 Herr House
& the Lancaster Longhouse
Address
1849 Hans Herr Drive
Willow Street, PA 17584
Phone
Hours & Tour Times
Seasonal Hours
April – October
Friday & Saturday
10am – 4pm
Tours:
10:00am 11:30am 1:00pm 2:30pm
Tour lasts slightly more than an hour
Field Trips
To schedule a field trip, call 717.464.4438
or contact assistant@mennonitelife.org.
Admissions
Adults – $15
Children (7-16) – $7
Children 6 and under – Complimentary
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