Tulpehocken Manor Plantation

Tulpehocken Manor is a three-story residence in Pennsylvania with seven slate fireplaces, 10.5-foot (3.2 m) ceilings, wooden pocket shutters, and four wooden arched doors featuring original brass hardware throughout. The 16-acre property was originally built in 1769 with eight rooms and expanded to 27 rooms during a Victorian-era renovation between 1883 and 1885.

Michael Ley built the original residence with eight rooms in 1769, which was later expanded by Samuel Urich during a Victorian redesign between 1883 and 1885. This expansion nearly doubled the space and reflected the family's growing wealth and importance.

The property holds a spring house built between 1732 and 1740 in the style of a Swiss Germanic Bank, constructed over a source that fed Tulpehocken Creek. This structure shows how early residents engineered water systems and relied on natural springs for daily life.

The property sits near several major Pennsylvania towns including Hershey, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Reading, making it easy to visit as part of a regional tour. Plan to spend time exploring the grounds and outbuildings, and check in advance for visiting hours and any visitor requirements.

The property preserves an 1883 outdoor building with separate entrances, including a section designed specifically for women wearing period hoop skirts. This detail reveals how Victorian society shaped everyday building design to accommodate the fashions of the time.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.36333,-76.34028

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05