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A Family Trait

Oct 16, 2018 | Director's Reflection

Jean Kilheffer Hess As a kid Lynette (Leaman) Brenneman sometimes joined her grandmother, Ethel (Herr) Landis, during her weekly volunteer stint at the 1719 Herr House. Ethel loved meeting new people and answering visitors’ questions about early Mennonite newcomers to...

Auction of Rare and Used Books

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Piecing Together Tradition

African American and Amish Mennonite Quilting Fest

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Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale

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With your membership, you preserve and share stories of Anabaptist-connected people and faith communities. You ensure the library and archives continue to offer their treasure trove of stories, and that family history researchers make and share new findings. Become a 2019 member today.

Christmas Candlelight Tours

Experience the 1719 Herr House & Museum grounds by candlelight during Christmas Candlelight Tours on December 6, 7, and 8. This year, the tours will focus on the written word, and especially how it was printed. Learn more

Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale

Find contemporary works for holiday gift giving during the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society’s Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale, beginning with its opening reception from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16. Learn more.

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