An Authentic Pennsylvania German Experience
Founded in 1966, HSI is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the culture and unique history of Schaefferstown and greater southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania German and Swiss cultures which flourished here during the last few centuries are authentically presented among several historic sites - the Alexander Schaeffer House and Farm, the Thomas R. Brendle Museum, and the Gemberling-Rex House.
We have a beautiful, organic, heirloom garden & also have our own heritage breed of cattle raised organically.
We have a beautiful, organic, heirloom garden & also have our own heritage breed of cattle raised organically. Festivals are twice a year plus other events & tours.
Location:
213 S. Carpenter St Schaefferstown, PA 17088
Directions:
Farm is on the old route 501 just south of Schaefferstown- the museum is just off of the square on 419 next to The Franklin House & the old bank- The Rex House is across the street from the museum- Our Festivals are the last Saturday in June (The Cherry Fair) and the saturday & sunday in September the 2nd weekend after Labor Day (The Harvest Fair)- see the websites for other events!