Founders' Day
Saturday, September 18

10:00am - 4:00pm

What can you get for a $1.00? A special visit to the Ephrata Cloister -the place where the modern Borough of Ephrata began. Discover the roots of this community with special admission of $1.00. Activities throughout the site will highlight the achievements of Ephrata's first residents. As a unique treat, limited tours of the upper levels of the Sisters' House (not normally open to the public) will be available for $10.00 per person. There will also be a special book signing event in the Museum Store. For more information click here.  

 

   
 

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One of America's earliest religious communities, the Ephrata Cloister was founded in 1732 by German settlers seeking spiritual goals rather than earthly rewards. Gathered in unique European style buildings, the community consisted of celibate Brothers and Sisters, and a married congregation of families.

At the zenith of the community in the 1740s and 1750s, about 300 members worked and worshiped at the Cloister. Today, the National Historic Landmark is open for tours, special programs, and on-going research opportunities.

Ephrata Cloister
632 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
Telephone (717) 733-6600 • Fax: (717) 733-4364
ra-ephratacloister@state.pa.us

Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Edward G. Rendell, Governor - Wayne Spilove, Chairman
Barbara Franco, Executive Director

With generous support from the Ephrata Cloister Associates
a non-profit membership organization

Ephrata Cloister is one of 26 historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trail of History.
For more information or to request a free 24-page visitor guide, visit
www.phmc.state.pa.us or phone toll free 1-866-PATRAIL.

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