The annual Maize & Snitz Fest will take place at the 1719 Museum on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Stay tuned for event schedule and details.
Admissions
Adults – $15
Children (7–16) – $7
Children 6 and under – complimentary
Location
- 1719 Museum
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1849 Hans Herr Drive
Willow Street, PA 17584 United States - + Google Map
- Phone(717) 464-4438
- Website https://mennonitelife.org/1719-museum/
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July 12 @ 6:30 pm
Rare & Used Book Auction
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Author Talk: Amish Gardens of Lancaster County
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Did You Know?
The sandstone used for the Herr House was quarried on-site.
Christian Herr was a prominent leader in the 18th century Mennonite Community. Years after his death Lancaster Mennonites were still referred to as the Christian Herr Party.
Indigenous Peoples taught the Herr family and other Mennonites how to hunt game, clear heavily forested land, and how to identify native plants.