Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will offer its annual Winter History Class lecture series from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays from Jan. 8 to Feb. 26. The course will feature 16 speakers discussing topics related to the Ephrata Cloister, the American Revolution, and local and regional 18th- and 19th-century history.

Each session will include two presentations, one at 9 a.m. and one at 10:45 a.m. The course is designed for adult audiences and will be available in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend in person or virtually via Zoom.

There is a fee, with a discount for members of the Ephrata Cloister Associates. Advance registration is required by visiting http://www.storepatrailsofhistory.com/2/#/Admission or stopping by the Visitor Center during operating hours. A single-day attendance option is available for those unable to commit to the full course; call 717-733-6600 for details.

For more information, visit http://www.ephratacloister.org.