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Winter
History Class
January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26,
April 2
9:00 a.m. – noon
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for audio samples of The Ephrata Cloister
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One of
America's earliest religious communities, the Ephrata
Cloister was founded in 1732 by German settlers seeking
spiritual goals rather than earthly rewards. Gathered in
unique European style buildings, the community consisted of
celibate Brothers and Sisters, and a married congregation of
families.
At the zenith of the community in the 1740s and 1750s, about
300 members worked and worshiped at the Cloister. Today, the
National Historic Landmark is open for tours, special
programs, and on-going research opportunities.
Ephrata Cloister632 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 Telephone (717) 733-6600 • Fax: (717) 733-4364
ra-ephratacloister@state.pa.us
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