Allen viehmyer will be on hand to sign his new book, an index to hymns and hymn tunes of the ephrata cloister 1730 1785, including all printed and manuscript. Since its start in 1732, the historic ephrata cloister has attracted visitors fascinated by the communitys unique lifestyle that allowed the creation of incredible. Springs hotel, each used as historic markers around the 8 acre property at corner of main st. Historic ephrata cloister, founded in 1732, was a protestant monastic community.
Ephrata cloister 2020 all you need to know before you go. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. The ephrata cloister is located at 632 west main street in ephrata, pennsylvania. The cocalico education foundation funds classroom projects, books for early childhood education, technology initiatives and. Bibles books greeting cards stickers rubber stamps and more. The book, martyrs mirror, is a history of the deaths of christian martyrs from 4 b. In 1941 the pennsylvania historical and museum commission assumed. And no trip to ephrata is complete without a stop at the museum store, where you can find items such as locally crafted redware, notecards, soaps, candles, books, and much more.
The ephrata cloister or ephrata community was a religious community, established in 1732 by johann conrad beissel at ephrata, in what is now lancaster county, pennsylvania. Proceeds from the sales have returned numerous items to ephrata cloister, including rare manuscripts, 18thcentury ephrata furniture, and one of only two known copies of a book, printed at ephrata, about a comet that appeared in 1743. For more information or to request a free 24page visitor guide, visit. For two and threeyearolds with parent or other adult caregiver.
Turn right off the exit and travel on 322 west main street for 2. Proceeds benefit the educational programs of the ephrata cloister. A book of color photographs showing all exhibition rooms in each of the historic buildings is available at the visitor center. Individuals in need of special assistance should call the ephrata cloister at 7177336600 or the pennsylvania tdd relay service at 800 6545984 in advance to discuss their needs. Five years after the publication of benezets book, ephrata suffered the loss of. Limited quantities 100% money back guarantee monday, tuesday. Conrad beissel, ephratas founder, came to the site in 1732 seeking to live as a hermit.