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Conrad Weiser
1712
At age 16 Conrad Weiser was sent to live with a Mohawk family for the winter to learn their language and
customs.
1748
Conrad Weiser established the town of Reading, Pennsylvania.
1754
When the French and Indian War broke out, Weiser attended the Albany Congress with Benjamin Franklin.
The Conrad Weiser Homestead
The Conrad Weiser Homestead is a Pennsylvania state historic site in Womelsdorf, Berks County, Pennsylvania, that interprets the life of Conrad Weiser. Weiser was an 18th century German immigrant who served as an Indian interpreter and who helped coordinate Pennsylvania’s Indian policy. He played a major role in the history of colonial Pennsylvania.
The Conrad Weiser Homestead is located on 26 acres of land. Seven total buildings exist on the property; three are open for touring. Two large monuments, a gazebo, the Weiser Family Cemetery, and a pond are also on the site. Two picnic areas are present in the western section of the park and can be utilized at any time without reservation. The park is an attractive venue to walk, run, or play Frisbee. Public restroom facilities are available. Dogs are permitted but must remain on a leash.
Museum Information
Open Hours
limited schedule
(610) 589-2934
Our Location
28 Weiser Lane,
Womelsdorf, PA 19567
Free Admission
Donations gladly accepted.
Conrad Weiser Homestead is open on a limited schedule.
Hours of Operation
2nd Sunday in March: 12:00–4:00 PM
1st Sunday of April and May: 12:00-4:00 PM
Fall Season (September – November)
1st Sunday of September, October, and November: 12:00-4:00 PM
Wednesday–Friday: 12:00–4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Sunday: 12:00–4:00 PM
Winter Season
Closed: December, January, and February
Weiser Family
The Homestead does not maintain any genealogical information about the Weiser family descendants. We, as a State historic site, maintain and promote Conrad Weiser and his story.
Any questions about genealogy should be directed to the Weiser Family Association.
