Log works, farm equipment, and crafts were very interesting. Most docents very knowledgeable and... read more
Log works, farm equipment, and crafts were very interesting. Most docents very knowledgeable and... read more
We went during winter break just after Christmas and it was very quiet. The day we went the actors... read more
I especially like Christmas at Landis Valley, more so when there's snow on the ground. The historical buildings, the bonfire, the cookies and hot cocoa, and yes, the Belschnickel (the PA Dutch version of Santa Claus) are all delightful, and I look forward to them every year. Even on a regular day, this place is beautifully presented.
Been going to Harvest Days at Landis Valley for many years. It's very educational and our children loved it when they were young and even now as twenty somethings, still love to visit.
Well worth a visit. There are a series of buildings and farm lands, animals and the like. Also plenty of knowledgable staff to help you and explain things. When we visited they had a special exhibit on wind mills that was particularly interesting.
We really enjoyed our time here. The staff were very informative; it was interesting meeting the different crafts persons and hearing about the crafts.
A wonderful stop on our way home. My husband is interested in Lancaster Long Rifles and, unfortunately, that display was closed the day we visited. A slice of life as the Pennsylvania Dutch lived in the 18th and 19th centuries and filled with wonderful artifacts--furniture, tools, and living history re-enactors. Don't miss the Museum store---wonderful locally made artisan items and books for sale. Our only disappointment was that some of the exhibits were closed when we were there.
For starters, I want to clarify that the museum is dedicated to the Mennonites, not the Amish. The two have a great deal of common ground, but they are distinct.
The museum is the work of two brothers who saw their way of life vanishing and decided to preserve what they could.
There is a vast myriad of buildings and artifacts relating to the Pennsylvania Dutch. The organization is very educational. I particularly enjoyed learning about weather vanes and seeing an impressive collection there of.
The farm is kind of a token farm, while the store is pleasantly representative of olden town stores.
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. A kindly gentleman walked us through the whole process of making a shot gun in the gun shop, pointing out the tools in the shop as he went. A woman working on a traditional quilt showed us how flax goes from a plant to a thread.