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Candlelight Open House

Date(s): 11/14/2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cost: Please check back later!

Tickets: No advance registration is necessary! You can purchase your tickets at the door, or buy them in advance online. Please check back later for a ticket link!

Experience Historic Ephrata Cloister in a whole new light – by candlelight! As the sun sets on Saturday, November 14th, the site’s pathways and buildings glow with the light of candles, creating an unforgettable evening atmosphere throughout the grounds from 5:00pm-8:00pm. This self-guided event allows you to explore the illuminated grounds at your own pace. Step inside the historic buildings to encounter costumed interpreters, skilled craftspeople, and historical demonstrators who will share the stories, trades, and traditions of Ephrata’s past.

Throughout the night, enjoy:

  • Vendors displaying their unique, handmade wares!
  • Performances by the Ephrata Cloister Chorus in the 1741 Saal. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • And much more! Please check back later for additional information on event activities and happenings!

Don’t miss this chance to experience the site’s rich history brought to life after dark.

Ephrata Cloister

Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission:
Josh Shapiro, Governor – Hayley Haldeman, Chair – Andrea Lowery, Executive Director

Ephrata Cloister is one of 26 historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trail of History.

The Ephrata Cloister Associates is a non-profit organization that partners with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to support the preservation and educational mission of this National Historic Landmark.

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Ephrata National Bank, Black Forest Brewery/Americana 1777 Inn, Blue Ridge, Conestoga Animal Hospital Inc., Country Homestead, Dairy Queen of Ephrata, Dr. David and Rebecca Fuchs, G.R. Klinefelter Underwriters, Inc., Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant, Hampton Inn & Suites – Ephrata, Historic Smithton Inn/Weathered Vineyards Ephrata, Horst Auctioneers, New Cloister Restaurant, Olde Lincoln House, Pour Man’s Brewing, Rick Jackson, ELA, Rosenberger North America Akron LLC, Seventh Day Baptist Historical Library and Archives, Tru by Hilton Denver, PA, and Woman’s Club of Ephrata
Open Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
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