Winters Heritage House Museum

Call Directions Website

Winters Heritage House Museum Two of Elizabethtown's original log structures dating to the 1760s! A doorway to Elizabethtown's history since 1990.

Our Historic Walking Tours by lantern light are sold out! We are excited to announce that spots are still available on t...
10/12/2026

Our Historic Walking Tours by lantern light are sold out!
We are excited to announce that spots are still available on the October 15th trolley tour! Two times 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. $42 a ticket.
Visit the Winters Heritage House Museum website to purchase tickets.




A Memorable Evening with Friends, Family, and History!Preview night for our Historic Lantern Tour, Elizabethtown: The Ro...
10/11/2026

A Memorable Evening with Friends, Family, and History!

Preview night for our Historic Lantern Tour, Elizabethtown: The Road to Liberty, brought together the talented people helping us share our town’s story.

Thank you ALL for your time, hard work, and creativity! From preparing costumes and researching stories to performing, guiding, and welcoming guests, your contributions make this event possible.

We can’t wait to share it with you!

Trolley tours: October 15
Spots are still available! Tickets: $42 each.

Walking tours: October 16–17
Only 3 spots remain for Friday’s 7:30 p.m. tour! Tickets: $32 each.

Join us for stories from the past, period music, colonial dancing, and refreshments at Winters Heritage House Museum.

Purchase tickets online on the Winters Heritage House Museum.

We are ready for our 2nd Friday Story Hour Friends! Our theme today is fall gardens. Children will explore our colonial ...
10/09/2026

We are ready for our 2nd Friday Story Hour Friends!
Our theme today is fall gardens.
Children will explore our colonial garden!
What will they find?

We are ready for our 2nd Friday story hour friends! Our theme today is fall gardens! Children will explore our colonial ...
10/09/2026

We are ready for our 2nd Friday story hour friends!
Our theme today is fall gardens!
Children will explore our colonial garden.
What will they find?

Enjoy the Historic Lantern Tour aboard a trolley!Elizabethtown: The Road to LibertyJoin us for an evening filled with st...
10/07/2026

Enjoy the Historic Lantern Tour aboard a trolley!
Elizabethtown: The Road to Liberty

Join us for an evening filled with stories, history, music, and dancing!

Your journey begins at the H.U. Coble House. Board the trolley and travel to Aberdeen Mills as costumed historical figures share stories of Elizabethtown during the 1700s. Discover how the fight for independence touched the lives of those who lived and worked in our town.

After the 65-minute trolley ride, enjoy 30 minutes at Winters Heritage House Museum with refreshments, period music, and colonial dancing—approximately 95 minutes of history and fun!

Thursday, October 15
Tour times: 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $42 per person

Purchase your tickets on the Winters Heritage House Museum website or call the Museum to reserve a spot.
717-367-4672

Discover handmade treasures and find the perfect holiday gift! Relax on our porch and enjoy a bite to eat, then stroll t...
10/03/2026

Discover handmade treasures and find the perfect holiday gift! Relax on our porch and enjoy a bite to eat, then stroll through our historic 1760s log cabins and meet our talented vendors!


Elizabethtown’s history comes to life because so many people are sharing their time and talents with this year’s Histori...
09/29/2026

Elizabethtown’s history comes to life because so many people are sharing their time and talents with this year’s Historic Lantern Tour! From researching stories and preparing costumes to guiding tours, performing, and welcoming guests, our volunteers and community partners are making Elizabethtown: The Road to Liberty possible.

Thank you to everyone helping us share our town’s history. We can’t wait for you to meet them October 15–17!

Trolley tours: Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $42. Enjoy an hourlong trolley ride with historical characters sharing stories on board, followed by music, colonial dancing, and refreshments at Winters Heritage House Museum.

Walking tours: Friday and Saturday, October 16–17, at 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $32. Enjoy an hourlong lantern-lit walk with historical characters sharing stories along the way, followed by music, colonial dancing, and refreshments at the museum.

Visit Winters Heritage House in person or online for tickets.




09/26/2026

Historic Lantern Tours of Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown: The Road to Liberty
Trolley Tour — October 15
6:30 and 7:30 p.m. | $42 per ticket
Enjoy a 60-minute trolley ride featuring historical characters who bring the past to life through engaging stories. The experience continues with 30 minutes of music, colonial dancing, and refreshments at Winters Heritage House Museum.

Walking Tours — October 16 & 17
6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m. | $32 per ticket
Journey through lantern-lit streets in a group of 12, accompanied by your costumed storyteller. Along the way, meet historical characters who share stories from the past. After the tour, enjoy 30 minutes of music, colonial dancing, and refreshments at Winters Heritage House Museum.

Get tickets at wintersheritagehouse.org.

09/25/2026

Today, we join states observing Native American Day in honoring the histories, cultures, and continuing contributions of Native peoples, including the Indigenous communities whose histories are part of the Elizabethtown region.

Join us at Winters Heritage House Museum on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. to learn about Navajo and Cherokee cultures from presenters Keith “Thundering Buffalo,” Ernie “Strong Bear,” and John “Three Eagle.”

Admission is by donation.

Address

47 E High Street
Elizabethtown, PA
17022

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+17173674672

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Winters Heritage House Museum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category