Christopher Demuth, son of a Moravian
immigrant from Karlsdorf, established
the Demuth Tobacco Shop in 1770. Today,
the Demuth Tobacco Shop is still operating
on King Street, making it the oldest tobacco shop in continuous operation in the country.
After being run by 5 generations of Demuths,
the store is now run by the Demuth Foundation.
The foundation also operates and maintains
the home/studio of Charles Demuth. Charles
Demuth (1883-1935) was one of America's
foremost artists of the 20th century and
cousin of Christopher. The inspiration for
much of his artwork was the garden at the
Demuth family home, built in the late 1700s.
Lancaster's Market is one of the oldest continuously operating public farmer's markets in the nation. For 270 years, the people of Lancaster have come to the central market square area to buy foods from local growers and producers. People began meeting here to sell and shop in the 1730s. The current building used for the market, called the Central Markethouse, was built in 1889. "Market", as it's called by the locals, offers a wide variety of local delicacies. From locally grown produce to meats, cheeses, baked goods, fish and even flowers 
Explore the rich and diverse textile traditions of Lancaster County and south-central Pennsylvania through this rich and diverse collection that celebrates the role of textiles in the past, present, and future. The Quilt & Textile Museum's permanent collection showcases quilts produced by Amish women in Lancaster County between the 1870s and the 1940s. Visitors will learn about the history of the Amish, defining characteristics of Lancaster County Amish quilts, the process of making a quilt, and more. The stunning array of colors and patterns in these artifacts provides a window through which to view the people who created them.
Housed in the historic 1798 City Hall and Masonic Lodge Hall, this museum offers exhibits of quilts, clocks, silver and fine arts from the Lancaster County area. The museum offers both permanent and changing displays.
