A National Historic Landmark, this 1753 site of the German-speaking, Protestant settlement nestles in a picturesque, wooded 175-acre wildlife preserve with 126 kinds of area birds.
The museum features a unique, restored and furnished 1788 church, archaeological ruins, Visitor Center with introductory video, exhibits and tours with costumed guides, as well as a reconstructed village, a French and Indian War fort and colonial and medical gardens.
Explore the nature trails to the mill site; stroll the boardwalk over the beaver pond and spot otters, mink, foxes, deer and woodchucks; or picnic overlooking the village.