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Mothers, Daughters, Sisters
Saturday, May 12
10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Mothers might not have worked outside
of the house much in the 1700s, but there sure was work to
go around! Discover what the daily lives of both celibate
women and married women were like in Colonial America.
Those living at the Ephrata Cloister composed their own
music, which today is sung by the Ephrata Cloister Chorus
along with other religious selections; chorus to perform at
4:00 p.m. in the Meeting House.
Admission fees for
the day (including concert): $7.00 for youth 3-15, $10.00
for adults.
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Click here
to see how you can help preserve the Ephrata
Cloister |
One of
America's earliest religious communities, the Ephrata
Cloister was founded in 1732 by German settlers seeking
spiritual goals rather than earthly rewards. Gathered in
unique European style buildings, the community consisted of
celibate Brothers and Sisters, and a married congregation of
families.
At the zenith of the community in the 1740s and 1750s, about
300 members worked and worshiped at the Cloister. Today, the
National Historic Landmark is open for tours, special
programs, and on-going research opportunities.
Ephrata Cloister632 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
Telephone (717) 733-6600
ra-ephratacloister@state.pa.us
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