Field Trip Packages
We offer three basic tour options at the Museum for school groups, or other children's groups (scouting groups, for example). Option A is available to groups as small as 7 students;  Option B and Option C are designed for groups of 15 or more children.

Option A - Standard Tour
Standard Tour of the 1719 Hans Herr House through the küche, stube, kammer, attic, and cellar takes approximately 45 minutes.  This tour includes a knowledgeable and personable guide who covers such topics as early Pennsylvania German architecture, the history and doctrines of the Anabaptist faith, colonial family life, food preparation and much more. 

Option B - House and Grounds Tour
House and Grounds Tour features a tour of the 1719 Herr House, focusing on the same topics as Option A, plus a guided tour of the museum exhibit buildings and grounds (including the blacksmith shop, smokehouse, and bake oven) and  a chance to learn and play colonial period games. 

Option C - Grand Tour
Grand Tour of the 1719 House and museum grounds as in option B, along with a wagon ride through the grounds and a stop at the 1835 Shaub House.

Rates

Standard Tour
$1.50 - Students through grade 8
$3.00 - Students grade 9 and above
    
House and Grounds Tour    
$3.00 - Students through grade 8
$4.00 - Students grade 9 and above
    
Grand Tour    
$4.00 - Students through grade 8
$5.00 - Students grade 9 and above

Adult Chaperones
FREE - 1 chaperone per 8 students
$4.00 - Additional adults

Reservations
Call the 1719 Hans Herr House office at 464-4438, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to schedule a Field Trip for your school group. Upon registration, we will mail a confirmation card to your school.  Field trips usually required from 45 minutes to 1 ½ hours to completed. Please inform the office if you wish to change the time frame of your Field Trip, as we want to accommodate your time schedule.