Allen viehmyer will be on hand to sign his new book, an index to hymns and hymn tunes of the ephrata cloister 1730 1785, including all printed and manuscript. Discover the religious community of ephrata cloister noted for its art and architecture. The ephrata cloister had the second german printing press in the american colonies and also published the largest book in colonial america. Turn right off the exit and travel on 322 west main street for 2. For more information or to request a free 24page visitor guide, visit.
The ephrata cloister or ephrata community was a religious community, established in 1732 by johann conrad beissel at ephrata, in what is now lancaster county, pennsylvania. The last celibate member died in 18 and the next year the remaining householders. Historic ephrata cloister, founded in 1732, was a protestant monastic community. Plan a visit historic ephrata cloister ephrata, pa. Now, 339 years later the historic ephrata cloister joins other state museums to. The ephrata cloister is located at 632 west main street in ephrata, pennsylvania. Individuals in need of special assistance should call the ephrata cloister at 7177336600 or the pennsylvania tdd relay service at 800 6545984 in advance to discuss their needs. Since its start in 1732, the historic ephrata cloister has attracted visitors fascinated by the communitys unique lifestyle that allowed the creation of incredible.
Partnersephrata cloister associates historic ephrata cloister. Ephrata cloister associates members and pennsylvania heritage society members are. In 1941 the pennsylvania historical and museum commission assumed. Meeting in november, with terms running for the following calendar year. And no trip to ephrata is complete without a stop at the museum store, where you can find items such as locally crafted redware, notecards, soaps, candles, books, and much more. A book of color photographs showing all exhibition rooms in each of the historic buildings is available at the visitor center. Ephrata cloister pennsylvania historical and museum. Ephrata cloister is one of 26 historic sites and museums on the pennsylvania trail of history.
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