Nicholas Stoltzfus HomesteadWelcome!
We began in 1997. A small group of concerned Nicholas descendants decided they did not want to see the house demolished.
Soon, the number of descendants & non-descendants of Nicholas began to grow and the house was restored in 2003. We began receiving requests for family reunions and other groups to use our property. We determined that we needed to add a caretaker’s suite, public restrooms and a climate-controlled area for Stoltzfus family artifacts. Fundraising efforts were begun to raise funds for the barn.
The barn exterior was constructed in 2011, the interior has been completed. Includes a caretakers apartment downstairs, (currently occupied by Elam & Esther Stoltzfus, caretakers) and small guest apartment upstairs.
Our mission is to tell the Stoltzfus story.
A place where memories are made.
A place to bring families together.
A place to relax and relive history.
While the annual auction, rentals, and other events provide important funding for the property,
donations are needed to make ends meet.
Please consider donating or let us know how you can help.
The 2021 calendar for fund raising 2021. The perfect Christmas gift.
Here is the new 2021, 11x17 calendar with a collection of 13 images
of the Homestead, plus three pages of information about the Homestead,
barn rental and the guest apartment.
Price is $12.00 per calendar, $10.00 per calendar for 5 or more, with free shipping.
Select this link for the order form.
Thank you for your support.
For this project it is CHECKS only.
The new coffe table book is available from Masthoff Press & Bookstore.
Germany Lutherans to Pennsylvania Amish: The Stoltzfus Family Story
The books was a result of research by author Nic Stoltzfus, photographer
Elam Stoltzfus, and co-researchers Rose Beiler and Zach Stoltzfus.
Upcoming Events
- Annual Auction May 1, 2021
Nicholas Stoltzfus purchased the property in 1771, 2021 will be 250 years
since the Stoltzfus family inhabited the property along the Tulpehocken Creek.
Come and be a part of honoring our family heritage. Bring something,
buy something, meet family and friends.
There will be Amish made quilts, fresh foods and other auction deals.
Breakfast begins at 8 am.
The auction begins at 9:30 am.
The quilt auction begins at 11 am.
Download the Winter 2020/2021 Newsletter.
We Are Grateful
In 2006 members of the Preservation Committee met with Michael Leader, President and CEO of Country Meadows. He assured the Committee he supports future development based on the Committees's goals. Preservation is assured through an agreement with Country Meadows.
Thanks to the Pequea Amish Bruderschaft, the Nicholas Stoltzfus House Preservation Committee, Country Meadows Retirement Communities, the Tri-County Heritage Society, the Amish Community, and all those who continue to support the Nicholas Stoltzfus House.