Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Center       501 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601       717-299-8901       www.padutchcountry.com

Heritage & History


Ephrata Cloister

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Ephrata Cloister

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The Ephrata Cloister is one of America's earliest communal societies and features medieval Germanic architecture and wonderful examples of the early music and printing techniques of the Cloister Brothers and Sisters.

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National Watch & Clock Museum

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National Watch & Clock Museum

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Journey through the history of time illustrated by more than 12,000 treasures at the beautifully expanded National Watch & Clock Museum in Columbia, PA.

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Railroad Museum of PA

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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

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The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania exhibits a world-class collection of more than 100 locomotives and rail cars and offers visitors the chance to sit in an engineer's seat, explore a caboose, experience a turn-of-the-century passenger station and partake in special events.

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Wheatland

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President James Buchanan's Wheatland

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The home of President James Buchanan for 20 years, the Wheatland mansion has been beautifully restored and opened to the public for tours that provide a glimpse into the president's life, memorabilia and artifacts.

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Inside Wheatland

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President James Buchanan's Wheatland

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The home of President James Buchanan for 20 years, the Wheatland mansion has been beautifully restored and opened to the public for tours that provide a glimpse into the president's life, memorabilia and artifacts.

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Landis Valley Museum

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Landis Valley Museum

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A living history village of Pennsylvania Dutch life, Landis Valley Museum features more than 40 historic structure on 100 scenic acres; costumed guides who explain traditions and folklore; and skilled artisans who demonstrate traditional crafts and open-hearth cooking.

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