The first section was constructed, by master mason Melchior Rasp, of traditional Germanic half-timber framing, exposed brick noggin, a clay tile roof, and had a pent eave.

A later brick addition was added in 1786 by Rasp's successor, Johann Gottlob Krause[5] to the south end.

The Single Brothers' House was closed in 1823, with the oldest part used as apartments and the brick addition as a Boys' School.

The Single Sisters later took control of the property and eventually it was leased as part of the museum and restored in 1964.

During the Advent season, it is site of the Candle Tea, a fundraiser held by the Women's Fellowship of Home Moravian Church for local non-profit agencies.