Our Picturesque 15-acre Farm

Deeded from William Penn, the land has been farmed since 1715.
Today, many of the historic buildings remain.

(Above: Our "Willows" covered bridge, built c. 1855)









Featuring...                                     

...the original 1803 stone bank barn--a unique Pennsylvania Dutch design. In the barn and the surrounding meadows are many animals including goats, sheep, cows, chickens, and more!
                           
...an authentic c.1845 Conestoga wagon.
Learn how this early mode of transportation "revolutionized" life in colonial America. Be sure to check out our collection of Amish transportation too!
 
...an original tobacco shed with display of actual tobacco and tobacco memorabilia. Learn how this important Amish cash crop is grown and processed.
                                    
...a
blacksmith exhibit highlighting the blacksmith profession both in early American history and in Amish society today.

  • 1803 lime kiln (one of the few remaining in Lancaster County)
  • c. 1775 operational bake oven (one of the last to exist in the area)
  • Summer kitchen, smoke house, milk house, chicken house, windmill, waterwheel, and pumps
  • Picnic areas and playground for children
  • Various demonstrators (April through October). See "Activities" page for details.
                                         
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