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While attending the Amos Herr Community Festival we walked to the house and barn to take the free tour. (Donations were welcome.) You could informally walk through on your own and talk to the various volunteers who were stationed throughout the house and barn. The house is filled with much of the original furniture and so is very true to the time. It was interesting to hear about the history of the house and explore all its floors -- the main floor, the upstairs and the basement. The barn was also open and offered a lot of period farm equipment and machinery. Out front there was also large equipment on display with many of the engines running. A big plus for the day was a gentleman who had a display explaining sundials outside of the house. In the house were some of the sundials that he talked about. What a gem for a township to hold !…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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JohnBCowgill wrote a review Apr 2018
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It is way off the beaten path, but it is worth it. I had a great tour guide. It is a great part of Lancaster's history.
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Date of experience: April 2018
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The Amos Herr house and family homestead is an excellent example of a Lancaster County non-Amish farm in the mid-19th century. The house is open to the public for FREE tours on Saturdays and Sundays, April thru October. The grounds are open on weekends from 1-4 and house tours, presented by knowledgable, costumed docents, last between 30 minutes to an hour and a half depending on the interest of attendees. Visitors can also stroll around the gardens on their own. You should plan to arrive by 3:15 to get a house tour. If a weekday doesn't suit your needs you can call and they may be able to accommodate you with a tour during the week. Visitors to Lancaster County with an interest in history will enjoy this quaint site. It's not far from Spooky Nook Sports Complex and Franklin and Marshall College if your travels take you close by. If you live in Lancaster County and are planning a staycation this would be a great spot to investigate. A. Herr Park is right next door.…
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Date of experience: April 2016
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What a great little bit of history for this old home and homestead. Even with the snow blanketing it it was very beautiful with the open fields and large barn
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Date of experience: February 2016
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Drove to see the homestead and it was closed for the season due to water damage. There was no message on when it would re-open or when the season is over. Pity. I was looking forward to the famed tour.
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