Amble through an 18th century Market Fair and engage with artisans demonstrating early American trades. Learn about Indigenous life and enter a longhouse. Tour the home built in 1719 for the Herr family made from sandstone quarried on the property. Shop to your heart’s content!
The Maize & Snitz Market Fair, Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, 10am to 3pm at the 1719 Museum, celebrates fall harvest and the communities that shaped early Pennsylvania.
Enjoy a crisp fall day learning about Lancaster’s historic heritage through immersive experiences and living history interpretive talks. Meet Indigenous community members educating on Native ways. Learn about the hard cider making process as you stand in the orchard. Shop for hand-crafted items such as redware pottery, hand-dyed wool yarn, hand-turned wooden implements, wrought iron, bobbin lace, and 18th century paper goods offered by professional tradespeople.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children (age 7-16), complimentary for age 6 and under. The event is rain or shine. 1719 Museum, 1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, PA
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