Welcome to Historic Ephrata Cloister
Preserving a Legacy of William Penn’s Holy Experiment
Since its start in 1732, the Historic Ephrata Cloister has attracted visitors fascinated by the community’s unique lifestyle that allowed the creation of incredible architecture, original music, significant publications, and remarkable art. Originally, Ephrata was a retreat from worldly distractions where devoted members followed a disciplined life designed to prepare them for a heavenly existence. Today, you can explore the surviving historic site and discover the history and culture of an intriguing story in the nation’s past.
The Ephrata Cloister will be closed Wednesday February 19. We will reopen on Thursday February 20 with tours at 12:30, 2, and 3:30.
A Householder Homecoming
Saturday, August 1, 2020
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Article from the Philadelphia Inquirer, December 4 about Lantern Tours and other upcoming programs
