The 1719 Museum will offer tour guide trainings on Saturdays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 24, and March 2. All sessions will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with the exception of the Feb. 3 session, which will be extended in length; exact timing is forthcoming.

Those who complete the trainings will be able to guide tours of the Herr House and Lancaster Longhouse in the spring, summer, and fall of 2024. The 1719 Museum tells the stories of Lancaster County's indigenous peoples and earliest European immigrants.

Volunteers are asked to attend all four training sessions and at least one tour date per month. Sessions will educate volunteers on topics relevant to leading tours at the 1719 Museum, including Lancaster County's indigenous history, European Mennonite migration to the area, and techniques for guiding large groups through the museum.

The trainings are free of charge. For more information and to register, contact Heather Strahin at museum@mennonitelife.org or 717-464-4438.