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Community School Day

Date(s): 05/09/2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Step into the 18th century and explore the unique world of Historic Ephrata Cloister during our Community School Day on Friday, May 9, from 9:30 AM to 1 PM!

Experience history come to life as students and visitors discover the fascinating daily lives of the Brothers, Sisters, and Householders of this historic community. Activities include writing with quill pens, papermaking, exploring 18th-century medicine, and learning the art of spinning and weaving. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

This event is open to all ages! Reservations are required. Admission is $8 per student and $9 per adult.

To reserve your spot, call us at 717-733-6600 or email Sophie Walters, at sowalters@pa.gov.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

Written by Sophie Walters on . Posted in Ephrata Cloister

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: Thursday 12pm-4pm, Fri & Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, and Sunday 12pm-4pm
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