“Heritage”, featuring the family history of local news anchor Kim Lemon, recently aired in three segments on WGAL Channel 8 News at 6:00 on July 5, 6 and 7. Click here for more information or to view the segments on the WGAL website. Society staff and volunteers contributed many hours of research to make the story possible.

Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society is the first stop for genealogists and other researchers. From genealogical fan charts to cemetery records, we have the resources for your research. Click here to search the online library catalog.

Your source for one-stop shopping. Members receive 10% discount on all new books; additional discount for church or school librarians. Special orders welcome. Order from us 24/7 via our Internet bookstore at Internet new books, or Internet used books.

2010 is the 300th Anniversary of permanent European settlement in Lancaster County by Swiss German Mennonites.  Join us for a series of special events.

Enjoy our unique museum exhibit, "Decorated & Plain: A Mennonite and Amish Sampler."  Discover 300 years of Lancaster Mennonite history through fraktur, furniture, needlework and more. 

Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society (LMHS) is your home for Mennonite and Pennsylvania German history, genealogy, faith, art and culture.  

Lancaster Roots 300 presents the sixty-voice Wuppertaler-Kurrende German boys' choir in concert Sunday, August 15, 4:00 p.m. at the Mellinger Mennonite Church (1916 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA, 17602). This event is free to the public. 

The Heritage Trail Bike Ride and Walk will be held Saturday, August 28, beginning and ending at the 1719 Herr House. Click here for more information or to register online.

The library has a large number of book jackets (dust jackets) available for purchase by donation. Click here for more information.