Location Detail
Location Name
Conrad Weiser Homestead
Location Description
Originally built in 1729 of limestone and expanded in 1750 by Conrad Weiser, a merchant, diplomat and interpreter between the Pennsylvania Colony and Native American Nations. At age 16, Weiser spent a year living with the Mohawk nation where he learned the language and ways of the Mohawk and Iroquois Nations. He later was a key figure in the creation of Berks County and the city of Reading. The main house, buildings & family cemetery are surrounded by a 26 acre landscaped park.
Current Use
National Historic Landmark. Open to public
Location Address
28 Weiser Lane
Location City
Womelsdorf
Location Zip
19567
Latitude
40.35833804201933
Longitude
-76.17212994414999
Location Attributes
Mansion/Historic Home
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