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About

Founded in 1966, HSI is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the culture and unique history of Schaefferstown and greater southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. 

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Mission

Historic Schaefferstown, Inc.’s mission is the collection, preservation, study, and dissemination of the history and folk culture of the Pennsylvania Germans in South Central Pennsylvania, with particular focus on Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania.

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The organization provides information through educational programs for adults and children, tours of its buildings and collections, festivals and special events, and publications of research and promotional materials.

Founded in 1966, Historic Schaefferstown, Inc. is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the culture and unique history of Schaefferstown and greater southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. 

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The Pennsylvania German and Swiss cultures which flourished here during the last few centuries are authentically presented among several historic sites – the Alexander Schaeffer House and Farm, the Thomas R. Brendle Museum, and the Gemberling-Rex House

 

Throughout the year, our sites host cultural events designed to educate in experiential, memorable ways. Our directors and volunteers work to restore, preserve and maintain our historic properties and museum collections.

 

Our work is supported by charitable donations, public and private grants, event fees, member dues and volunteer services. Funding supports educational tours and events, restoration efforts, archaeological projects, our museum and properties, the Young Villagers Program, classes, workshops, and preservation of our unique history through various projects. 

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Our History

Meet the Board of Directors and our Office Manager

Lynn Wenger, Board President​

Brenda Seiverling Morrow, 1st Vice - President

Mike Elmer2nd Vice - President​

Donna Moyer, Treasurer

Greg Moyer, Secretary

Amber- Axon Good

Sue Deck

Sarah Edris

Tristan McGettrick​

We are always looking for additional Board Members.  If you are interested in joining our Board, please get in touch with our Office Manager, Jenny Wyatt at 717-949-2244 or email info@hsimuseum.org
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"Operational funding has been provided by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Cultural and Historical Support Program, a program funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."  

 Contact Information:

PO Box 307 •  111 N. Market Streetchaefferstown, PA

717-949-2244

HSI Office
(Located in lower level of the Brendle Museum.)
Office Hours:
Wednesdays 9 AM - 1 PM
Office Manager: Jenny Wyatt
Although we have limited regular hours, we do check phone and email messages frequently, so please call and leave a message or email your inquiry and we will reply as soon as possible. Be sure to include your preferred contact information.

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