Visit the 1719 Museum
Step Back Into History
At the 1719 Museum, you’ll experience a full-sized reproduction of a Native longhouse, and you’ll encounter buildings and exhibits tracing the formation of Lancaster County. The 11-acre campus hosts three historic farmhouses, barns, a blacksmith shop, a smokehouse, and an outdoor bake oven, among other things. The 1719 Herr House is the oldest building in Lancaster County and the oldest Mennonite meetinghouse in the Americas.
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
Tuesday–Thursday
Group tours available by appointment.
Tours:
10:00am 11:30am 1:00pm 2:30pm
Tours last approximately 75 minutes.
Field Trips
To schedule a field trip, call 717.464.4438
or contact assistant@mennonitelife.org.
Admissions
Adults – $15
Youth (7–16) – $7
Children 6 and under – Complimentary
Groups (12+ guests)
Adults – $13
Youth (7–16) – $6
Map & Directions
1849 Hans Herr Drive
Willow Street, PA 17584
Phone: 717.464.4438
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