Date(s): 12/27/2024 - 12/30/2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Lantern Tours at Historic Ephrata Cloister
Experience history come to life during Lantern Tours, a unique theatrical event led by our talented Student Historians. These special tours, themed around historical stories, run from Friday, December 27, through Monday, December 30, with departures every half hour from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tours last approximately one hour, and group sizes are limited to 30 participants.
This year’s performance, Conscience and Truth: Conrad Weiser’s Ephrata of 1744, will explore Conrad Weiser’s involvement with the Ephrata Cloister and his eventual departure from the community in 1743. Participants will join Pennsylvania Governor George Thomas as he visits with members of the community in effort to better understand what Weiser experienced here and what may have been behind his eventual dissatisfaction. Intrigue awaits!
Tickets
Ticket sales are now available. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Admission prices are:
- Adults (18-64): $15
- Seniors (65+): $12
- Students (6-17): $10
- Children (5 and under): Free
Reserve your tickets ONLINE or by calling the Visitor Center at 717-733-6600.
Please note that tickets are not refundable. Only in the event that the site cancels a scheduled date or performance will refunds will be issued.
What to Expect
- Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
- Tours take place inside and outside, so dress for the weather.
- Some paths may be dimly lit; you’re welcome to bring a small flashlight.
