Lancaster is so much more than simply the Amish. Experience the past by visiting the numerous Lancaster County historical sites, like Historic Rock Ford Plantation and President James Buchanan's Wheatland. The area's History is wonderful and goes back to pre-revolutionary war. So many groups from across the globe came and settled in Lancaster adding to its rich and detailed History. We hope you will take the time to look through our list of Lancaster museums and Historical places.
Remember that Lancaster City is the oldest city in America that is not on the coast making it the "First" of many America's stories.
The House and Farm is a window into the unique culture of Lancaster County’s Old Order Amish. This historic 1805 farmhouse is the first Amish attraction in Lancaster and remains one of the best. Don't be offput by the Target parking lot. This a wonder way to feel and see how the Amish live their "simple" lives.
Experience the Amish and Mennonite in Lancaster County’s “plain and simple people” through this museum exhibit of furniture, needlework and quilts. One of the finest collections of Amish and Mennonite literature in Lancaster County.
The museum guides you to the experience of the Christiana Underground Railroad uprising in Lancaster County.
The Cornwall Iron Furnace is a historic landmark of Pennsylvania's iron and steel industry. This wonderfully restored iron and steel factory gives the visitors a look into Pennsyvania history.
The Museum in the small restored home of Charles Demuth the renowned modernist painter is a wonderful view of early last century Lancaster.
An early Germanic communal society to settle in America. Experience their lives; history and spirit at this beautifully maintained original settlement.
Gettysburg is the heart of Civil War history. In 1863 it was the site of the punishing Battle of Gettysburg, where some 50,000 soldiers were killed. It is also the site of where Abraham Lincoln delivered the immortal Gettysburg Address dedicating it the burial site of some 50,000 fallen Americans. Start your visit at the National Park Center seeing the Documentary and visiting the cyclorama painting of the battles
Visit this remarkable home and see colonial life in the oldest residence in Lancaster County.
The first commercial bakery in America established in 1861. Come and tour this beautifully restored business and make a pretzel.
The oldest inland city in the US, Lancaster City is 287 years old in May of 2017. Lancaster was the acting capitol for 13 years during the Revolution. Lancaster City is rich with history.
The largest living Museum of Pennsylvania German life. 100 acres with 40 museums this is truly historic site to visit.
This massive toy train collection features models from the 1800s to the present. National Toy Train Library as well as hands on experience with everything Toy Trains.
Experience this fun and fascinating journey into the world of timekeeping, illustrated by more than 12,000 treasures of time.
A tour of Wheatland will begin in the Visitor Center which houses interpretative exhibits that display rare political memorabilia, as well as personal artifacts belonging President James Buchanan. The Lancaster Historical Museum is a large part of this remarkable center.
A world-class collection of more than 100 historic locomotives and vintage railroad cars make this a premier location for all train enthusiasts.
The historic 18th century home of General Edward Hand is an authentic example of refined country living. The home and museum sits in Lancaster Central Park.
Valley Forge was George Washington's military camp just northwest of Philadelphia where the American Continental Army spent the winter of 1777–78 during the American Revolutionary War Starvation, disease, malnutrition, and exposure killed more than 2,500 American soldiers by the end of February 1778.
Located near Longwood Gardens and the town of Kennett Square this is wonderful day away.
