Lititz Historical Foundation

Seen here is a photo of several employees from the Kissinger Pretzel Bakery, which for many decades was located in the rear of 127 East Main Street in downtown Lititz.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! From all of us here at the Lititz Historical Foundation.

In 1928, this Boy Scout troop posed for this photograph at the square in Lititz. The cup which is held by the boy in the center in the front was won in nearby New Holland, when the troop won best band in that town’s community parade that year.

Seen here is a photograph of our 1792 Mueller House which was snapped during the 1940s. What a peaceful photo!

During the 1930s, 109 North Broad Street served as the location for Bob Enck’s Garage. Many years later, next door was converted to what we know today as the Lititz American Legion Post 56.

Lititz Then and Now: Shown here on the left is an early 1940s view of the corner of South Cedar and East Main Street looking east. The photo on the right was taken at the same spot in December, 2020.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! No matter how you're celebrating today, please take a moment to enjoy this special video on the many wonderful Christmas traditions of Lititz!

Check out this view of the square in Lititz taken during Christmas time in the early 1940s. What a peaceful scene.

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Check out this early 1900s view of East Main Street, complete with a dirt road, horse and carriage, and mom and pop store signs!

Founded in 1790, Rothsville is situated east of downtown Lititz. This particular postcard was sent to Miss Lizzie Widmyer on October 6, 1908.

Lititz looked so pretty in the snow tonight! Drop your own snow photos below, and tell us where you’re commenting from!

Ever hear of Cottage Row? Many decades ago, this area across from the square in Lititz was comprised of several mansions. and stretched nearly to the entrance of Lititz Springs Park. Recently, Lititz Historical Foundation board member Dan Gwinn put together this very comprehensive research project on that area. Check it out below!

On November 1, 1796, Gottfriend Henry Thumhardt, then warden of the Lititz community, drew up this loan for town resident John Philips for the amount of seven pounds and ten shillings. Today, Philips’ log home still stands, and is situated at 116 East Main Street in downtown Lititz.

Established in 1892 and once located at the corner of West Second Avenue and Woodcrest Avenue, seen here are employees from the Lititz Brick Yard, who helped manufacture thousands and thousands of bricks that helped build many homes in downtown during the late 1800s.

Lititz makes the list! Have you seen our town in the Fall? It’s unbelievably pretty.

Grab your free tickets today for the special Zoom presentation November 7. Details below!

Want a free tour of our 1792 Johannes Mueller House? Check out the Family Pass at the Lititz Public Library! Each complimentary pass entitles a group of up to five people. See you soon!

Just a reminder that our safe, socially-distanced Plant Exchange takes place tomorrow afternoon at 1:30pm! Full details below.

Beginning today and throughout the entire month of October we are expanding our hours! We are now open 11am-5pm Wednesday through Saturday. Come take a safe, socially distanced guides tour of our 1792 Johannes Mueller House. And while you’re here, be sure to visit the Lititz Museum and Gift Shop!

We are absolutely over the moon about this recent review we received on Trip Advisor. In part, it reads: "....It was such a delightful conversation we felt we were leaving a friend." THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VISITING!

Recognize this house? While there has been some slight structural changes through the years, this building still stands today at 131 East Main Street - just a few doors down from the Lititz Historical Foundation!

Shown here on this black and white postcard are the many family members from around the community who gathered near the Littiz Train Station to welcome home the brave local soldiers who fought during World War 2.