Historic Sites

The museum and its mid 18th century Harnish House, Atkinson House and German Garden depict rural life in southwestern Lancaster County through architecture and displays of artifacts and grounds. Also, Conestoga wagon, Blacksmith Shop and local Native American exhibit.

The Erb's Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans Hammer Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] A county-owned and maintained bridge, its official designation is the Hammer Creek #1 Bridge

The W.W. Griest Building, also known as the Lancaster Federal Building and PP and L Building, is a historic skyscraper located in the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

A historic covered bridge in Quarryville.

Wright's Ferry Mansion is a historic home located in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1738, and is a 2 1/2-story, rectangular limestone dwelling with a gable roof and pent eave. It was built for Susanna Wright, an English Quakeress, and its architecture reflects a mix of English and Germanic elements. The house was restored to appear as in 1750 and is open to the public several days a week from May through October.

The Leaman's Place Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. A county-owned and maintained bridge, its official designation is the Pequea #4 Bridge. The bridge is also known as Eshelman's Mill Covered Bridge and Paradise Bridge.

The Forry's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans Chiques Creek in West Hempfield in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. A county-owned and maintained bridge, its official designation is the Big Chiques #7 Bridge. (Chiques Creek was known as Chickies Creek until 2002).

Living-history farm museum on roughly 100 acres in Lancaster, preserving Pennsylvania German rural culture from 1740 to 1940.

The Chapel was built in 1791 and reconstructed in 1991. It is the oldest structure built for Methodist use in Pennsylvania, and fourth-oldest in America. For an interesting and unique historical experience in Lancaster County, visit Boehm's Chapel to learn about a site at which parishioners have sought to honor God for hundreds of years.

The Bucher's Mill Covered Bridge or Butcher's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. After the Landis Mill Covered Bridge, it is the second shortest covered bridge in the county.[3] A county-owned and maintained bridge, its official designation is the Cocalico #2 Bridge.

Who Are the Amish? A beautiful, entertaining, highly informative three-screen feature, now showing in our theater. Using original music, descriptive narration, and stunning photos, this presentation captures both the facts and the soul of our Amish neighbors. It is 30 minutes long, shows on the hour from 9 am to 4 pm, and is one of many ways you can learn about the Amish in Lancaster County!

Discover the history and beauty of our wonderful city guided by a costumed interpreter. Visit over fifty locations that span over 250 years of Lancaster history. Average tour is between one and two hours, including an introductory DVD presentation of local history and major sites.

The Bitzer's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans the Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the oldest bridge in the county still in use. A county-owned and maintained bridge, its official designation is the Big Conestoga #2 Bridge. The bridge is also called Martin's Mill Bridge, Eberly's Cider Mill Covered Bridge, and Fiand's/Fiantz's Covered Bridge. -wikipedia

Oldest building in Lancaster County. Colonial period dwelling of the area's first Mennonite settlers, built in medieval Germanic style. Oldest Mennonite meeting house in America.

Featuring a well-preserved water-powered grain mill. The adjacent 1855 miller's house is a charming window to early 20th century housekeeping and family life.

The Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The bridge has a single span, wooden, double Burr arch trusses design. The bridge, which spans the Conestoga River, is 180 feet (54.9 m) long, making it the longest single span covered bridge in the county -wikipedia

Ephrata Cloister was one of America’s earliest religious communities and is known for its fraktur, unique music, and printing. Ten 18th-century buildings remain.

The Buck Hill Covered Bridge, Eichelberger's Covered Bridge, or Abram Hess' Mill Bridge is a covered bridge located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. *It is located on the Buck Hill Farm's pond on private property.*

An historic farm property in Landisville, the 1852 Herr Family Homestead is dedicated to preserving the rich agricultural history of the farm, which was part of a William Penn Land Grant, and which the Herr family worked for over 100 years.

Historic red Burr-arch covered bridge over Pequea Creek in rural Lancaster County.

Rebuilt red Burr-arch covered bridge spanning Pequea Creek in southern Lancaster County.

The Manheim Historical Society owns four properties in Manheim Borough which include the Manheim Railroad Station, Manheim Heritage Center, the Fasig and Keath Houses and also the Town Clock in the Mini Park.

This bronze sculpture of the gr gr gr grandfather of John Watts de Peyster, benefactor to Franklin and Marshall College, was originally located on the Bowling Green in New York City from 1895-1897.

The first thing you notice when you arrive at Heritage Hotel is the incredibly unique addition to this Lancaster landmark hotel. To call the structure a deck or a patio doesn't do this two-story structure justice. It’s unique structure is nothing short of extraordinary.