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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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Click here
to see how you can help preserve the Ephrata
Cloister |
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 Cloister632 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 Telephone (717) 733-6600 • Fax: (717) 733-4364
ra-ephratacloister@state.pa.us
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