Date(s): 10/04/2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Day of Music

Saturday, October 4, 1:00–4:00 PM

at Historic Ephrata Cloister

Celebrate an afternoon of music at Historic Ephrata Cloister during Day of Music! Visitors will be able to attend three performances of music throughout the site at the scheduled times:

• 1:30 PM – Beissel House
  
  Music historian Bradley Smith presents a mini-lecture and demonstration of Pennsylvania Dutch folk music.

• 2:30 PM – 1741 Meetinghouse
  
  The Ephrata Cloister Chorus performs in one of the community’s most iconic spaces, filling the Meetinghouse with voices as it was centuries ago.

• 3:30 PM – Visitor Center Auditorium
  
  Guest musicians Faith Martin (harpsichord), Mercy Martin (violin), and Glenn Fisher (flute) present a chamber music performance.

The grounds will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with regular guided tours offered in the morning at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. This event is rain or shine.

Admission:

• Adults: $10

• Seniors (65+): $9

• Youth (ages 6–17): $7

• Children 5 & under: Free

Tickets will be available at the front desk in the Visitor Center on the day of the event.