Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society will remain closed to walk-in visitors through August 2020. 

Dependent on public health guidelines, we may be able to safely accommodate researchers, by appointment, during summer months. Call 717.393.9745 or email library@lmhs.org with inquiries.

Book Donation Drive-Thru

Cleaning out the clutter? Donate your used books. Simple & quick.
Saturday, August 1, 9 am – 12 pm.

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European Herr Heritage Tour

September 7 – 20, 2021

Led by Lois Ann & Lemar Mast and Jean Kilheffer Hess

To celebrate the 300 years since the Herr family left Switzerland and Germany to come to America, experience this tour visiting cultural and historic sites, with an emphasis on Herr and related families.

Registration deadline —
January 1, 2021

Reserve your space

Bookworm Frolic Update

Due to health concerns, our annual Bookworm Frolic will be offered in a different format and held September 17 – 19.

Stock up on your reading favorites at our Mini Bookworm Frolic.

Customers will be required to observe the health and safety recommendations in place at that time.

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We support and amplify the words

of Dr. Leroy T. Hopkins on behalf of the African American Historical Society of South Central PA, a partner.

Read the Statement

June Edition of the Mirror Available Online

Click on the image above to access.

It Takes You to Preserve Mennonite History

LMHS is committed to preserving Mennonite history.
We need you, now more than ever.
Even a small gift helps. Will you make a financial gift?