We visited the Ephrata Cloister in Ephrata, PA which was founded by Conrad Beissel in 1732. This was a religious community with some similarities to the Shakers (some major differences too) but not connected to them in any way. Click Here for a detailed description from Wikipedia. We were very impressed with the place - it is definitely worth seeing if you are ever in the area. Many of the buildings are original with minor restorations and a majority of the contents are original to the community.
Welcome Center and Gift Shop
Marker on Conrad Beisel's grave in the on-site cemetery.
The Saron (Sisters House) and The Saal (Meeting House)
The Saal
The Saron
The Carpenter's House
Inside The Saron
Inside The Saron
Inside The Saron
Inside The Saron
Inside The Saron
An original copy of the Martyr's Mirror, a book about the sufferings of the Pennsylvania Amish that was printed at the Ephrata Cloister in 1748. The book had the distinction of being the largest book ever printed in Colonial America. The book was printed by the Cloister for the Amish community.
Printing Office
Printing Office
Woodworking Shop
Small Stable
The Bakery
The Weaver's Shop
Cemetery
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