Conrad Weiser Homestead — Attraction in Heidelberg Township

What a great historical site related to early Pennsylvania history. If you love colonial Pennsylvania German architecture, you will really appreciate this place. The buildings are set on acres of beautiful property with a nice lake you can eat lunch next to. There is an example of a rare style early 2 story spring house. The original house and spring house both retain their original redware roof tiles which is rare to see these days. Excellent friendly informative staff who are very knowledgeable and give a very nice tour of the original house, outbuildings and cemetery. There is a nice introductory 10 minute video you can watch that is hosted by Mike Emery who is extremely knowledgable in Pennsylvania history. Also a very nice gift shop supplied with many related books, beautiful redware plates, leather goods and other souvenirs. There is also a small building where you can purchase dry flowers and herbs. Sign the guestbook and leave a nice donation or visit the gift shop to help support this...

I’ve been wanting to visit this site for years and finally came for the full tour. Between Conrad Weiser, John Harris, Jr. and John Carson (individually and together), these gentlemen kept the peace and traded with the native Americans of the time. Without Conrad Weiser, his story and contributions to communities between the Susquehanna and Delaware Rivers, settlements would hardly have been established. To learn about this man is the beginning of local history! Don’t wait as long as I did….!!! And, our tour led by Ivy was top drawer! And...

Although the hours of operation are limited and it was closed when I arrived the grounds are publicly accessable. I spent about a half hour strolling the area and enjoying the old buildings. For true history buffs, the grounds are believed to be where Conrad Weiser lived but most of the structures there were built long after his passing. There are prominent mentions of this on the grounds and they don't claim to be the original settlement. It's a very nice area for a short visit with several...