With so many choices in life, we appreciate you choosing to visit Ephrata. Welcome!
Take time to explore our quickly-growing community. Discover the abundant green space and the many activities they hold. Explore our heritage through architecture, nationally recognized historic sites, and a museums and research center. Enjoy our movie theatre in the heart of downtown and the Ephrata Performing Arts Center, assets seldom found in walkable smaller communities. Check our calendar of events to help you plan your visit to our community.
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Featured event
9:30am
Friday & Saturday, October 11 & 12, 9:30 am -4 pm (or until sold out). Pennsylvania Dutch treats are sold to raise money to support the Back to the Cloister Fund used to return original artifacts to the museum.
Upcoming event
9:30am-1pm
Students are welcome to explore the activities that made the community of Ephrata a thriving center of life in colonial days. Advance registration is encouraged
Upcoming event
12pm-5pm
Discover one of Ephrata’s most unique contributions to colonial American culture as the Ephrata Cloister Chorus presents programs featuring the music written in this historic community during the 1700s.
To see more events, check out the Visitor calendar
Since 1732, Ephrata has established itself as a hub of culture, architecture, and annual traditions. Discover our heritage through our museums and historical society.
From Ephrata’s Rail Trail to parks and incredible historical sites, there is always something new to discover outdoors in our town for the whole family. Explore our future by visiting our vibrant downtown and greenspace.
From our beautiful architecture to our annual cultural traditions, we take pride in our past, present, and future that is uniquely Ephrata.