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Demystifying the Underground Railroad

LancasterHistory.org 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

The Underground Railroad (UGRR) was the first interracial activist movement in the United States. It brought together people of diverse backgrounds and from a variety of regions, including Pennsylvania, in defiance of the institution of slavery. There are many myths … Continue reading →

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Women on Their Own In Revolutionary Pennsylvania

LancasterHistory.org 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

The American Revolution disrupted households and family economies, expanding the number of women on their own who encountered shifting material conditions on a daily basis. Drawing on the experiences of two southeastern Pennsylvania widows, Camille Kaszubowski’s talk will illustrate how … Continue reading →

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Nature Series: Blooms & Birds

LancasterHistory.org 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

What is blooming and singing in the Arboretum in May? Some birds may be nesting in trees and boxes; flowers may be blooming both on the ground and in the treetops. Join Naturalist Lisa Sanchez as we take a walk … Continue reading →

$3 – $5

“Go At Your Own Pace” Saturday at Wheatland

LancasterHistory.org 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

Enjoy a “Go At Your Own Pace” tour of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland on Saturday, May 26. Guides will be stationed throughout the presidential mansion as you tour at your own pace. Tour entries every 15 minutes from 1-3pm. Ticket … Continue reading →

Free – $15

Thank Heaven for the English Bill

LancasterHistory.org 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

On June 2nd, step back in time to June 1858. During a special first-person portrayal, visitors will not only have a chance to tour Wheatland, but meet with President James Buchanan and his First Lady and niece Miss Harriet Lane … Continue reading →

$8 – $15

“Amending America: The Bill of Rights” Opens

LancasterHistory.org 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

Amending America: The Bill of Rights is a nationally-recognized travelling exhibition from the National Archives on display at LancasterHistory.org from June 16 - August 11, 2018. Amending America: The Bill of Rights spotlights one of the most remarkable periods in … Continue reading →

Free – $10

Nature Series: Attracting Hummingbirds

LancasterHistory.org 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

Join Naturalist Lisa Sanchez as we learn about the life-cycle of the ruby-throated hummingbird. Take a close look at the specialized features on this tiny bird. Attendees will learn about hummingbird nesting and feeding habits, as well as how to … Continue reading →

$3 – $5
Recurring

Summer Storytime

LancasterHistory.org 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

Join us as we explore what it means to be an American with our Summer Storytime series! In theme with our summer exhibition Amending America, we’ll read stories about civil rights, freedom, and creating the U.S. Constitution. This program is free … Continue reading →

Free

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Yuletide at Wheatland

LancasterHistory.org 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

Celebrate Yuletide at Wheatland this holiday season at LancasterHistory.org! Tour President James Buchanan's Wheatland, and be part of sparkling holiday displays that take you from James Buchanan’s early Victorian era to the dazzling days of the 1920s when the house was … Continue reading →

$17

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