The 1719 Museum seeks community members to guide tours of the Herr House and Lancaster Longhouse in the spring, summer, and fall of 2026. New volunteers are asked to commit to attending all three training sessions and at least one tour date per month during the museum’s open season.
The 1719 Museum tells the stories of Lancaster County’s Indigenous peoples and earliest European immigrants. This is a three-session training course taking place the following dates.
Saturday, February 21, 9:00 a.m. – noon.
Friday, March 6, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 20, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
All sessions will meet in the Mennonite Life Community Room (2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster). The February 21 session will also require driving to the 1719 Museum (1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street).
New guides do not need prior experience. Sessions will educate volunteers on topics relevant to leading tours at the 1719 Museum, including Lancaster County’s Indigenous history, European Mennonite migration to the area, and techniques for guiding large groups through the museum. First-time guides will also have the chance to meet with current guides.
For more information, and to register, contact Heather Strahin at museum@mennonitelife.org or 717.464.4438.
