What were the winter traditions of local Indigenous Peoples prior to European settlement? What were the holiday traditions of the Herr Family and other Mennonite families in the early 18th century?

Explore these questions through engaging storytelling and foodways demonstrations during this event hosted at the 1719 Herr House and Museum, including the Lancaster Longhouse, the evenings of December 3, December 4, and December 5.

Tickets cost $15 for adults, $7 for children aged 7-12, and there is complimentary admission for children under 7. Choose a 6 pm or 7:15 pm start time. A limited number of tickets are available. We encourage you to purchase them early at bit.ly/1719Candle.

Festive snacks and baked goods will be available to purchase. Guests must wear masks and observe social distancing.

1719 Herr House & Museum is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant (8 hours/week).

For a job description, click bit.ly/AA1719Museum. To apply for this position, please send a resumé and a letter of intent to

Tiffany Fisk, 1849 Hans Herr Dr, Willow Street, PA 17584, or email, museum@lmhs.org.

The 1719 Herr House is a registered historic landmark and family-friendly destination, minutes from downtown Lancaster.

The Longhouse provides space and resources to teach local Native American history to both adult visitors and school groups on the grounds of the 1719 Hans Herr House in Willow Street, Pennsylvania.