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. 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. Our sites host cultural events with all the local, historic flavor you expect. Your memorable Pennsylvania German experience with HSI will last a lifetime. Enjoy your website visit today.
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.
Our History
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.
Lynn Wenger
Board President​
Meet the Board of Directors and our Office Manager
Amber- Axon Good
2nd Vice - President​
Michael Elmer
Farm Committee
Donna Moyer
Tristan McGettrick
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Brenda Seiverling Morrow
1st Vice - President
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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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At the current time, we are also looking for a new Treasurer.
Linda Holt
Secretary​
Gregory Moyer,
Treasurer
Sarah Edris
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Jenny Wyatt
OFFICE MANAGER