Visit our Historic Farmstead

Exploring the Conococheague Institute

Located at Rock Hill Farm in the community of Welsh Run between Mercersburg and Greencastle, Pennsylvania - 12995 Bain Rd, Mercersburg, PA 17236. Just a short 20-minute drive from Hagerstown, we are convenient to our Maryland Visitors too! We are always happy to see new faces and returnees exploring our site enjoy the Cultural and Natural resources.

Please park at the Welsh Barrens Visitor Center, where a interpretive panel map will orientate you for your visit.

2024 Hours -

Grounds and Trails Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

Historic Programming - Every Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Visitor Center (Additional Exhibits, Gift Shop, Toilets) - Every Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm

Rock Hill tours - First Friday of each month, 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm

Little Learners (2-4 year old) Craft and Story Time - 2nd and 4th Thursday, 10:30am

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Library/Genealogy - By Appointment year round

School programs - By Appointment year round

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We hope to see you soon!

We have several Nature Trails, including a Cemetery walk that crosses the Welsh Run three times, a Wetlands Pond loop and all they are great for easy walkers.

Contact us to arrange group tours
Gift shop with Colonial-style toys and games, local history books, local handicrafts, and other frontier-inspired items
We accept payment by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discovery

NOTE:

Touring the site includes walking on uneven ground and maneuvering through 18th and 19th-century structures, including stairs
Pets are allowed and encouraged on our grounds, but our policy maintains that they are controlled on a leash. Please be responsible and pick up after your pet's waste for the enjoyment of all
Animals are prohibited inside public buildings, with the exception of service animals
As a family-friendly area, no Alcohol or Fire-arms are permitted to be brought on-site without prior approval
CI is on the National Register of Historic Places for its Archaeological significance. Metal Detecting is illegal anywhere on our grounds.