The oldest homestead in Lancaster County
The 1719 Hans Herr House, built in that year by Hans’ son, Christian, is the oldest surviving dwelling place of European settlers in what is now Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest original Mennonite meeting house still standing in the Western Hemisphere.

Mission
The 1719 Hans Herr House and Museum collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts relating to the history, life, and faith of the Mennonites of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Central to these activities is the 1719 Herr House and its immediate grounds, restored and furnished to reflect the period of 1719 to 1750. The other buildings, grounds, and artifacts in the Museum further interpret Mennonite history and life in a manner supportive of and complementing the 1719 Herr House.

Affiliation
The 1719 Hans Herr House and Museum is part of  the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, which is itself affiliated with Lancaster Mennonite Conference and Atlantic Coast Mennonite Conference. As a part of the Society, the Museum tells the larger story of Mennonite history and faith to the church and to the general public.