Historic Schaefferstown, Inc.

06/17/2026

Did you know that our Museum is FREE and open to visitors with your paid admission to our Cherry Fair on June 27?
Right now the farm is pretty quiet, but it is beginning to transform into our spring event. Come and enjoy the beauty of the farm, check out the artisans, activities, and music, and then make your way to the Museum located at 111 N. Market Street.

Our doors will be open from 1 - 4 PM. Stop by and take a look around. The Gemberling Rex house will be closed, but you can still check out the restoration underway. One of our volunteers will be outside the Rex House to answer questions.

06/17/2026

We are so excited to be part of the Visit Lebanon Valley bike tour. We will have a dedicated shady "parking spot" waiting for you after you come through admission. Stop by the welcome tent and say hello!

Celebrate summer, history, and community with Bike Lebanon’s Pedal the Past!

Join the group for a fun bike ride to the Alexander Schaeffer Farm’s Cherry Fair in Schaefferstown, Saturday, June 27!

It’s a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors while exploring one of Lebanon County’s historic properties and a local summer tradition.

📍 Meeting Location: Dutch-Way Schaefferstown Parking Lot
2495 Siegel Pike (Route 501), Schaefferstown
🍒 Time: 12:00 PM

🚴 Ride Details: 10-12 miles round trip is an easy pace, great for riders of all skill levels
🍒 Event Info: $5 admission to the Cherry Fair (pay at event)

What to Know Before You Go:
Children must wear helmets.
Adults are strongly encouraged to wear helmets.
Close-toed shoes are recommended for all.

This ride is part of our Monthly Historic Ride series (May–October), highlighting unique local sites and stories across Lebanon County. It’s a great opportunity to get active, connect with others, and celebrate America’s 250th Birthday!

The Alexander Schaeffer Farm Cherry Fair features a farmer's market, vendors, traditional Folk-art artisans, demonstrators, and presenters. Entertainment by the Rehrersburg Band and the Ephrata Cloisters Choir. Enjoy tractor rides, wagon rides, hit-and-miss engine displays, tour the 18th century Schaeffer House and walk through our Heirloom four-square garden.

Bring your friends and family, soak in the scenery, and enjoy a destination filled with sweet treats at the Historic Schaefferstown, Inc. Cherry Fair!

Pedal the Past Program 🔗https://bit.ly/Pedal_the_Past
VLV Events Page 🔗https://bit.ly/VLV_Events

06/13/2026

We are still collecting old photos for our Black-and-White History Wall. These photos will be on display at our Cherry Fair, our booth at the Lebanon Expo Center on July 4th and at future events. Here are a few we have received. Can you identify or recognize them? If you have any old photos you can share, please send them to [email protected].

06/12/2026

We need some volunteers to help us get the farm ready for our upcoming events: the Young Villagers Workshop and our Cherry Fair on June 27. The farm needs some sprucing up and dusting off, sweeping away cobwebs, picking up sticks, and more. If you are free and would like to help, please call our office at 717-949-2244. She can also answer any questions. Thank you!

06/11/2026

Thank you to volunteers Mike and Sarah for demonstrating one of our "antique" treasures at the recent ELCO AG Day at Elco High School! Our Hercules Hit or Miss Engine will be on display at our Cherry Fair on June 27 at the Alexander Schaeffer Farm. Hercules and other hit or miss engines will be waiting for you. Come and check them out!

06/09/2026

Check this out! Great idea Visit Lebanon Valley. We always appreciate your support! Bikers, please stop by the check-in tent after you go through admission. We will save you a safe place to park your bikes.

Pedal the Past - Bike Lebanon 🚵🏼🚵🏼‍

Join Bike Lebanon for a series of rides that takes you into the past! Discover the stories behind some of the Valley's historic sites. Each route offers a unique blend of cycling and local heritage.

Five more dates are planned. The next event takes place on Saturday, June 27th in Schaefferstown, PA. You will ride to the Alexander Schaeffer Farm and attend the annual Cherry Fair.

Historic Schaefferstown, Inc.

🚵🏿‍♂️ Pedal the Past Program: https://bit.ly/Pedal_the_Past
👉For more summer activities: https://bit.ly/VLV_Events

06/08/2026

Have you seen our new sign? You can’t miss it! The Cherry Fair will be happening soon!!! We hope to see you there! Check out our event page for more details. 🍒🍒

06/04/2026

Looks like a great opportunity with our neighbors Isaac Meier Homestead

Are you already a crafter? Are you completely new to the world of fiber arts? Want to learn more? Join us on Tuesday, June 16, from 6 - 8 PM outside the Isaac Meier Homestead in the Myerstown Park. Bring your own project, or just come to watch and learn!! Bring a chair.

06/01/2026

Come out and support the Legacy Barn project! Historic Schaefferstown will be there with one of our “Hit or Miss Engines”. A great day to support the local high school!

🌾 AG Day is almost here! 🌾

We wanted to make sure our entire community had one easy place to find all of the details surrounding the day’s events, activities, schedules, and information.

Please take a moment to check out our AG Day S’more below to see everything planned for this special day celebrating agriculture, education, and community connections!

📎 https://app.smore.com/n/mbrju

06/01/2026

Cherry Fair Baking Contest - Enter your favorite cherry-baked item during our Cherry Fair on June 27th. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. First prize - $50, Second Prize - $35, and Third Prize - $15. Winners chosen by fair attendees. Copy and past this link to see the rules and regulations. https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:142b7d92-11e6-401b-86a9-f201e3cddb31