The IAHC preserves two historic Amish houses including the oldest Amish house in Illinois, the 1865 Moses Yoder house and the 1882 Daniel Schrock House Future plans include an Amish living history farm and a 10,000 square foot museum center that includes state-of-the-art museum exhibits on Illinois Amish heritage and culture. The mission of the IAHC is to respect the heritage, preserve the culture, and promote the understanding of the Illinois Amish. Our vision is to be the gateway for experiencing Illinois Amish history and culture.
Preserving the heritage and culture of the Illinois Amish.
The 1865 Moses Yoder House, Yoder Workshop, Miller Amish German School,& Grandma’s Garden
The 1865 Moses Yoder House (left above) is the oldest Amish House in Illinois. It and the Schrock House had been in storage behind Yoder's Kitchen for over 15 years. On September 20, 2016, both the Yoder and Schrock houses were moved to the new Illinois Amish Heritage Center. The Yoder house was moved a short distance by a team of eight Amish Horses.
Grossmudder’s Gaarde or Grandmother’s Garden
Grossmudder’s Gaarde or Grandma’s Garden. The Schrock house and pavilion can be seen in the background.
The 1882 Daniel Schrock house.
The Daniel Schrock house was built in 1882. It has unusual two-story porches typical of Somerset County in Pennsylvania where Schrock immigrated from. The house is completely restored, features exhibits on Amish life, and is open for tours at selected times.
The wedding corner exhibit in the Schrock house tells visitors about Amish wedding customs. Visitors can sit on Amish church benches to hear information about the Schrock house and Amish life from a tour guide.
The ca 1900 Miller Amish School
The ca 1900 Miller Amish German School now at the IAHC.
The Hershberger-Miller Barn
The Hershberger-Miller barn was recently dismantled and was erected at the Amish Heritage Center through a traditional Amish barn raising.
The Herschberger-Miller barn in July 2023.
Horses pulling the Moses Yoder house on Sept. 20, 2016
2024 Schedule and Events.
Sheep to Yarn to quilts - May 4, 2024
Steam Threshing Show - August 2-3, 2024
Open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., May - Oct.
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Conceptual Plan
The Illinois Amish Heritage Center will be a five-acre facility centered around the Moses Yoder living historical farm and a 14,000 square foot museum facility that features state-of-the-art exhibits on Illinois Amish heritage and culture.
