Hans Herr House 1719

Tuesday after leaving Landis Valley Village we drove a few miles to the Hans Herr House.   We arrived just in time for the 3 p.m. tour.  Our tour guide had lived on the site for several years in the building that now holds the Visitor Center.

The 1719 Hans Herr House is the oldest standing structure in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.   It was built by Mennonite settlers who came to Penn's Woods seeking religious freedom.   The home is a magnificent example of medieval German architecture.   The building is constructed of sandstone which is prevalent in that area.    We were able to climb the steep steps into the second floor and went down into the vegetable cellar.   It's unusual to be able to access those spaces in historic homes.

From the Hans Herr House we drove to Bird-in-Hand, a small Amish community with several stores.   For us, the attraction was the Bird-in-Hand Amish restaurant!   YUM!!!!

Hans Herr House 1719